Amihan to bring isolated rains over North, Central Luzon
October 27, 2023
The northeast monsoon (amihan) will bring cloudy skies with isolated rains over Northern and Central Luzon on Friday, PAGASA reported.
International support critical to forge lasting peace in Central African Republic
October 26, 2023
Progress has been made in advancing a 2019 peace agreement in the Central African Republic (CAR) but the support of the international community is still vital, the UN Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza told the Security Council on Thursday.
Israel-Palestine: Gazans ‘left with nothing but impossible choices’
October 26, 2023
Day 19 of the Gaza conflict comes on the heels of the deadliest 24 hours so far amid hospitals shutting down, while UN humanitarians reiterated urgent calls on Thursday for all civilians to be protected and hostages released.
World News in Brief: Ukraine dam disaster update, childcare investment, healthcare under fire in Sudan
October 26, 2023
Much of the damage caused by the destruction of Ukraine’s Kakhovka dam in June is “irreversible”, with likely changes to the environment that impact ecosystems and human health.
New UN Advisory Body aims to harness AI for the common good
October 26, 2023
Experts with deep experience across government, the private sector, technology, civil society, and academia have been tasked with supporting UN efforts to ensure Artificial Intelligence (AI) is used for the greater good of humanity.
UN General Assembly adopts Gaza resolution calling for immediate and sustained ‘humanitarian truce’
October 26, 2023
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday adopted a resolution calling for an “immediate, durable and sustained humanitarian truce” between Israeli forces and Hamas militants in Gaza. It also demands “continuous, sufficient and unhindered” provisio...
Trough of LPA affects Caraga, Davao Region
October 26, 2023
The trough of a low pressure area is affecting parts of Mindanao, according to the state weather bureau PAGASA on Thursday.
Governments race to regulate AI tools
October 26, 2023
Rapid advances in artificial intelligence (AI) such as Microsoft-backed OpenAI's ChatGPT are complicating governments' efforts to agree laws governing the use of the technology.
X’s Tumultuous First Year Under Elon Musk, in Charts
October 26, 2023
The platform is struggling to attract users and advertisers, third-party data suggest. Musk has voiced optimism, saying the company “can be thought of as an inverse startup.”
Meta Sees Continued Rebound in Advertising
October 26, 2023
The Facebook parent posted quarterly profit of $11.6 billion and reported its largest sales in years.
In a rarity, emperor penguin chick hatches at Sea World San Diego
October 26, 2023
SeaWorld San Diego has welcomed the hatching of an emperor penguin for the first time in 13 years, announcing on Wednesday that the female chick came out of its shell with help from zoo staff on Sept. 12.
Amihan to bring isolated rains over north, central Luzon
October 26, 2023
The northeast monsoon or amihan will bring cloudy skies with isolated rains over parts of Northern and Central Luzon on Thursday, PAGASA reported.
FBI received ‘criminal information’ from over 40 confidential sources on Joe Biden, Hunter, James: Grassley
October 26, 2023
EXCLUSIVE: The FBI maintained more than 40 confidential human sources on various criminal matters related to the Biden family, including Joe Biden, dating back to his time as vice president, according to information obtained by Sen. Chuck Grassley.
Senate passes amendment to ban federal mask mandates on commercial flights and public transit
October 26, 2023
Senate passes amendment barring federal mask mandates on commercial airlines and public transit in appropriations bill in a 59-38 vote.
Fox News Politics: House in Order?
October 26, 2023
The latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content
Bulgaria to add 2 new reactors to its only nuclear plant
October 26, 2023
Bulgaria on Wednesday launched the construction of two new reactors at its sole nuclear power plant, employing American firm Westinghouse's technology in the process.
‘The Walking Dead’ actor Erik Jensen diagnosed with stage 4 cancer
October 26, 2023
Actor Erik Jensen, known for roles on "The Walking Dead" and "Mr. Robot," has been diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer that has metastasized to his liver.
New York Times internal Slack messages suggest journalists pushed back on Gaza hospital framing: Report
October 26, 2023
Internal Slack messages found that several New York Times journalists pushed back on the framing of the Gaza hospital story headline, according to a report.
Newly elected Speaker Mike Johnson declares House ‘back in business,’ vows action to support Israel
October 26, 2023
Newly-elected Speaker Mike Johnson declared in his first speech since being elected that the House was "back in business," and said his first action would be in support if Israel.
Rookie Will Levis tabbed as Titans’ starter due to Ryan Tannehill’s injury: report
October 26, 2023
With Ryan Tannehill is nursing an ankle injury, the Tennessee Titans will reportedly go with second-round rookie Will Levis as their starting quarterback this weekend.
New breed of military AI robo-dogs could be the Marines’ secret weapon
October 26, 2023
The US Marine Corps are adding to their strategy with the use to AI robot dogs that could possibly be put on the battlefield to enhance mobility and warfare.
76ers tell James Harden not to travel with team after he skips practices amid trade buzz: reports
October 26, 2023
James Harden returned to the Philadelphia 76ers practice on Wednesday after skipping practices, but the Sixers reportedly are not seeking his services right now.
Israel withholding visas for UN officials after Hamas comments: ‘Teach them a lesson’
October 26, 2023
Israel is denying visas for United Nations officials after the secretary-general remarked that the Hamas terror attacks "did not happen in a vacuum.":
The NBA is back and expanding its global reach. Here’s how
October 26, 2023
As international interest in NBA games rises to record levels, the league is exploring new ways to cater to its global fans.
UC Berkeley takes fire after extra credit offered in class for attending pro-Palestinian student ‘walkout’
October 26, 2023
A class at UC Berkeley offered a group of students extra credit if they attended a student walkout protest in support of Gaza and the Palestinians.
Survivor of Hamas terror lost too many friends to count, says October 7 was ‘only the first shot’
October 26, 2023
The families of Hamas hostages will lobby Congress in hopes of their safe return as many share their firsthand accounts of the terror group's bloody incursion earlier this month
S&P 500 tumbles to the lowest since June, Nasdaq heads for worst day since February: Live updates
October 26, 2023
Tech stocks struggled on Wednesday as Wall Street parsed the latest slate of quarterly results while Treasury yields surged.
Philippines ranks 100th out of 140 nations on rule of law –WJP
October 26, 2023
Among the East Asia and Pacific Region, the Philippines is at 13th place out of 15 other Asian nations on the rule of law index.
Israel-Hamas war live updates: Netanyahu says Israel is preparing a ground invasion; fuel and other supplies run dangerously low in Gaza
October 26, 2023
The Israel Defense Forces insist that fuel is present in Gaza, but that Hamas is monopolizing it.
Man trapped in NYC jewelry vault overnight saved by timer that automatically opened it
October 26, 2023
A man trapped inside a steel-reinforced concrete jewelry vault at New York City's World Diamond Tower was freed by an automatic lock system after rescuers failed to retrieve him.
Biden denies accuracy of Gaza casualty numbers, has ‘no confidence’ in Hamas-run health ministry
October 26, 2023
President Biden says he has "no confidence" in the casualty statistics provided by the Hamas-gun Gaza health ministry on Wednesday.
Ex-Columbia councilwoman clinches Dem nomination for deep-blue SC state Senate seat
October 26, 2023
Former Columbia, South Carolina Councilwoman Tameika Isaac Devine, a Democrat, has won her party's nomination to succeed the late state Sen. John Scott.
Trump takes witness stand, fined $10,000 over latest gag order violation in fraud trial
October 26, 2023
Donald Trump will get another chance to stare down Michael Cohen, his former personal attorney, in court, as Cohen testifies in Trump's fraud trial.
Jefferies analyst says Microsoft can take cloud market share away from Amazon
October 26, 2023
Brent Thill believes Microsoft has the upper hand in taking cloud market share, which should also help the firm's artificial intelligence story.
Mike Johnson elected House speaker, putting Louisiana Republican in the spotlight
October 26, 2023
Mike Johnson was elected unanimously by the 220 Republicans who voted, despite being the fourth nominee tapped by the fractious conference in two weeks.
How to play Alphabet’s stock after its worst slide in more than a year, according to Wall Street
October 26, 2023
Wall Street weighs in on Alphabet's cloud disappointment and what it means for the Google parent's shares.
US defense commitment to Philippines ‘ironclad’ — Biden
October 26, 2023
President Joe Biden said Wednesday after collisions between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea that the US defense commitment to the Philippines is "ironclad."
Putin oversees Russian military drill simulating ‘massive retaliatory nuclear strike’: reports
October 26, 2023
Russian leader Vladimir Putin reportedly directed military exercises simulating a nuclear strike in response to a nuclear attack as war rages in Ukraine.