New York is a tech startup hotbed after almost a decade-long run of IPOs
September 22, 2023
New York's successful tech entrepreneurs are helping the next generation raise capital for emerging startups
Russia’s indefinite ban on diesel exports threatens to aggravate a global shortage
September 22, 2023
Market participants are concerned Russia's decision to tighten oil supplies could cause problems for the world's refiners.
World News in Brief: Healthcare crisis in DRC, Türk slams Iran hijab law, welcomes new India bill boosting women
September 22, 2023
In eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), increasing armed violence, forced displacement and devastating floods have fuelled deadly disease outbreaks and jeopardized healthcare, the UN health agency (WHO) said on Friday.
Don’t turn back the clock, work together and ‘get the future right’, urges Prime Minister of Malta
September 22, 2023
To make multilateralism work in this age of insecurity we need to ensure that a much wider group of voices are heard – in this United Nations, and around the globe, the Prime Minister of Malta said on Friday.
Iraqi Prime Minister highlights national priorities focused on people
September 22, 2023
A spirit of consensus prevails in Iraq, with a broad political coalition now governing the nation, encompassing all aspects of society, Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ al Sudani said on Friday.
Shun path of confrontation and work together for the SDGs, urges Bangladesh leader
September 22, 2023
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh on Friday appealed to world leaders gathered at the UN “to shun the path of war and confrontation, and to work collectively for enduring peace ... and economic prosperity for our people and future generations.”
Haitian Prime Minister calls for urgent deployment of multinational force to quash gang violence
September 22, 2023
Addressing the UN General Assembly on Friday, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry again appealed for international support to combat rampant gang violence – one element of the multi-dimensional crisis affecting his country.
World must pass ‘AI stress test’, UK Deputy PM says, announcing summit
September 22, 2023
The United Kingdom will be holding a summit on artificial intelligence (AI) so that nations can come together to “understand it, govern it, harness its potential and contain its risks”, Deputy Prime Minister Oliver Dowden told the UN General Assembly o...
We can’t keep putting the interest of the few before the lives of many, Mia Mottley says at UN
September 22, 2023
“Are we going to be too late for the SDGs?” Mia Mottley asked world leaders at the UN General Assembly on Friday, challenging them to “summon the determination to make the fundamental governance changes” that will turn the vision of sustainable develop...
UN calls for ‘clear-eyed’ vision for peace and security, as peacebuilders meet in New York
September 22, 2023
Following the UN chief’s appeal this week for a fresh approach to global peace and security, UN Peacebuilding Commission (PBC) countries convened on Friday to discuss the best way forward.
‘The world cannot afford Cold War 2.0,’ Pakistan leader tells UN Assembly
September 22, 2023
As tensions between global powers continue to escalate with the rise of new and old military and political blocs, “geo-politics is resurging when geo-economics should be at the top of the international agenda, the Prime Minister of Pakistan told the UN...
At critical moment for peacekeeping in Africa, Ghana steps up to host key summit
September 22, 2023
The UN and Ghana jointly announced on Friday that December’s UN Peacekeeping Ministerial meeting will be hosted in Accra, at a time when some African nations are questioning the value of having ‘blue helmets’ on their soil.
New global action pledge to end TB by 2030
September 22, 2023
Applause rang out in one of the main conference rooms at UN headquarters on Friday as world leaders, civil society representatives and other stakeholders approved a declaration to advance efforts to end tuberculosis (TB) by 2030.
Human rights experts: Humanity facing ‘unprecedented global toxic emergency’
September 22, 2023
The consequences of poor chemicals and waste management worldwide are fuelling an “unprecedented global toxic emergency”, independent UN human rights experts have warned, ahead of a major summit next week.
Israel on the cusp of historic peace with Saudi Arabia, Netanyahu announces at UN
September 22, 2023
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Friday that Israel is at the cusp of a “dramatic breakthrough”: a historic peace deal between his country and Saudi Arabia.
Gilas’ Cone not losing hope on inclusion of Abueva, 3 others for Asian Games
September 22, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone isn't giving up on the inclusion of four players in their upcoming campaign in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Filipinas hurdle Hong Kong in Asian Games opener on late goals
September 22, 2023
The Philippine women"s national football team got off on the right foot after hurdling Hong Kong in a 3-1 win on Friday night to kick off its 19th Asian Games campaign in Hangzhou, China.
Apple’s iPhone 15 launches in China with people flocking to stores — even as Huawei revival emerges
September 22, 2023
People flocked to an Apple store on Friday to pick up the latest iPhone, despite market worries that nationalistic fervor would dampen the U.S. company's sales in China.
Seda by the bay
September 22, 2023
Seda Hotels recently celebrated the opening of their 12th property in the Philippines, Seda Manila Bay. Located in Paranaque’s Entertainment City, it offers 350 thoughtfully designed rooms from Deluxe Rooms to Suites, ideal for both business and family travel. The hotel’s design incorporates various leisure amenities, a sprawling water playground with pool fountains and other […]
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Rower Delgaco advances to medal round in Asiad
September 22, 2023
Joanie Delgaco booked a spot to the medal round following her impressive semifinal showing in the rowing competition at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Friday, Sept. 22. The 25-year-old Delgaco, who won silver at the 2021 Southeast Asian Gam...
Olympians to show wares in Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters
September 22, 2023
CEBU CITY— The Manila Chooks! 3×3 squad’s biggest goal is to bag a slot to the Paris Olympics next year. Seeing action in the 2023 Chooks-to-Go FIBA 3×3 World Tour Cebu Masters will certainly serve as a big inspiration for the charges of head trainer Chico Lanete. Olympians Dejan Majstorovic and Dutch Dimeo van der […]
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Climbing Centre is Hangzhou’s answer to Beijing’s Bird’s Nest
September 22, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China – China has one again flaunted its immense wealth and power with its state-of-the-art venues for the 19th Asian Games here. During the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the world’s second-most populous countr...
A closer perspective of the world with realme
September 22, 2023
FRESH from announcing its new 11 series last August, realme encourages users to utilize its features, especially its camera. This time, they brought us to the vibrant and bustling King City of the South–Davao. One of the famous tourist spots in Davao City is Malagos Garden Resort, home of the award-winning Malagos Chocolate. Yet there’s […]
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Perpetual Altas focused on elusive NCAA crown
September 22, 2023
AT the end of the last NCAA season, the Perpetual Altas Men’s Basketball team took a long hard look at the lessons they learned and trained harder, fiercer than ever. With the start of Season 99 just around the corner, Perpetual Altas head coach Michael ‘Myk’ Saguiguit said his wards are itching to hit the […]
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Donny Pangilinan got game
September 22, 2023
Donny Pangilinan’s upcoming film, “GG (Good Game)” focuses on esports. Dubbed the first full-length esports film in the Philippines, “GG” tells the story of an aspiring gamer Seth (Donny) who gets into a “competitive barkada gaming” while facing a “cha...
YouTube announces new generative AI products
September 22, 2023
MADE On YouTube, the platform unveiled a suite of AI-powered capabilities that will help both new and established creators and artists create, edit, and share content in bold new ways. These AI-powered tools will help unlock powerful new forms of creative expression, take the friction out of the creative process, and allow YouTube creators to […]
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Smog sa NCR, mula sa usok ng sasakyan at ‘di galing sa bulkang Taal–DENR, PHIVOLCS
September 22, 2023
Usok umano mula sa mga sasakyan ang smog na namonitor sa Metro Manila at hindi mula sa volcanic fog o "vog" ng bulkang Taal na maliit lang ang magiging epekto sa rehiyon, ayon sa mga kinauukulang ahensiya ng pamahalaan.
Smart transforms ‘GigaLife App’ to ‘Smart App’ with more value-packed offers, rewards for subscribers
September 22, 2023
MOBILE services provider Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) has rebranded the ‘GigaLife’ App with the ‘Smart App’ to give subscribers more value-packed offers and rewarding experiences with every tap. The Smart App builds on the many conveniences of the former GigaLife App as the go-to app of all Smart Prepaid, Smart Signature, Smart Infinity, Smart Bro, […]
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Gilas Pilipinas fends off Korea’s LG Sakers in friendly
September 22, 2023
Gilas Pilipinas survived the LG Sakers of the Korean Basketball League (KBL), 86-81, in its final tuneup before competing in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China.
Cavite State University arnis bet bags gold medal in ROTC Games Luzon leg
September 22, 2023
INDANG, Cavite – Cavite State University’s EJ Orsolino ended the province’s search for its first gold medal, beating Bulacan Agricultural State College’s Lenard Mendoza, 2-1, in the men’s Army featherweight arnis finals of the ROTC Games Luzon leg at the CSU International Convention Center here Friday. Banking on swift and crafty counterattacks, Orsolino easily won […]
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DingTalk streamlines organization, communication for Asian Games
September 22, 2023
Alibaba’s intelligent collaboration workplace and application development platform DingTalk unveils its solution for Hangzhou Asian Games (DingTalk for Asian Games), an enhanced edition of DingTalk designed to improve operational efficiency of the Games. The proven solution is at the heart of the mega sports event’s organization and communications, to be held in Hangzhou from September […]
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Gatorade fuels FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 milestones
September 22, 2023
The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023 concludes with Europe as the new powerhouse in the biggest sports spectacle anticipated by more than 12,000 fans. Gatorade, the World’s No. 1 Sports Drink in the World, congratulates Germany for it sweeping campaign, capped off by an 83-77 triumph over Serbia at the finals match. As the official […]
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The Nagorno-Karabakh crisis raises serious questions for Russia — and the West
September 22, 2023
The contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan, but it has been under de facto Armenian control since the 1990s.
TP-Link’s Archer AX12: Your next-generation router
September 22, 2023
TP-Link, the leading innovator in networking solutions worldwide, is set to raise the bar once again through the release of its latest product, the Archer AX12. As the brand’s top-of-the-line next-generation router, the Archer AX12 is engineered to meet the ever-evolving needs of today’s connected households and businesses. In a world where buffering is […]
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TIME TO SHINE: 19th Asian Games unfurl in Hangzhou
September 22, 2023
By REY C. LACHICA HANGZHOU, China –– With all its might and wealth, the host nation made a grand introduction in the sporting world by staging the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Almost 14 years since that landmark event, Beijing once again mad...
Non-profit appeals for urgent aid for orphaned Ukrainian kids
September 22, 2023
Non-profit organization Children of Heroes Charity Fund appealed for donations and global solidarity for the Ukraine children trapped by the conflict with Russia.
Tangkang pagtakas ng lalaki mula sasakyan ng mga pulis, pumalpak
September 22, 2023
Sakit ng katawan ang inabot ng isang lalaki na naunang inaresto ng mga pulis makaraang pumalpak ang plano niyang pagtakas habang nakasakay sa likod ng pick-up truck ng mga pulis sa sa Bangkok, Thailand.
UK regulator says it may clear Microsoft’s new Activision Blizzard takeover offer
September 22, 2023
The U.K.'s competition regulator says Microsoft's restructured takeover proposal of Activision Blizzard, submitted in August, "opens the door to the deal being cleared."