Australia to host Taylor Swift academic symposium
September 22, 2023
An Australian university says it will host an academic symposium on Taylor Swift, exploring her impact on gender, literature, the economy and the music industry.
Bill Gates: ‘Republicans for climate change action are gold’
September 22, 2023
Bill Gates talked during New York Climate Week about why it's critical that the US maintain its investment in clean technology across many administrations.
Dow slides 100 points on Friday, S&P 500 and Nasdaq post worst weeks since March after Fed update: Live updates
September 22, 2023
The stock market is poised to end the week with steep losses.
Apple CEO Tim Cook appears in New York to celebrate iPhone 15 release
September 22, 2023
Customers flocked to Apple stores Friday to get their hands on the new devices.
Hopes rise for end to Hollywood writers’ strike as talks extend
September 22, 2023
Hollywood writers and studios were due to meet for a third consecutive day of high-level talks Friday, raising the industry's hopes that an end to the costly 144-day Writers Guild of America strike could finally be near.
UAW targets 38 facilities at GM and Stellantis for expanded strikes, skips Ford
September 22, 2023
The strikes at the GM and Stellantis parts suppliers will add roughly 5,600 auto workers to the UAW's ongoing strikes at the Detroit automakers.
Experience South Korea through films for free from Sept. 22-26
September 22, 2023
Watch some of the finest Korean films for free as the Embassy of the Republic of Korea launched the 2023 Korean Film Festival (KFF) in the Philippines.
The One Tool You Need to Make Your Lawn Look Superb This Fall
September 22, 2023
While a mower will get your grass looking good, you’ll need this Swiss Army knife of gardening to make it—and your entire yard—look great.
Biden tells Zelenskyy that U.S. sending Ukraine ATACMS long-range missiles
September 22, 2023
Some in Washington had resisted supplying the weapons system, known as “attack-ems,” out of fear that it would widen the war with Russia.
Amazon is bringing ads to Prime Video — the ad-free option will cost an extra $2.99 a month
September 22, 2023
Amazon's Prime Video is joining the list of streaming services that will have an ad-supported option.
‘Family Feud” to return on October 2
September 22, 2023
Hosted by the Primetime King, Dingdong Dantes, the game show will return to our television screens starting October 2.
Chito Miranda bonds with BenCab: ‘Syempre kunwari cool lang ako”
September 22, 2023
Chito Miranda, Parokya ni Edgar lead singer, admitted that he was thrilled that he had the chance to speak with the one and only BenCab!
Shein shifts shipping strategy to bring China-made goods closer to U.S. shoppers
September 22, 2023
Until recently, Shein has made many American purchasers face wait times of up to two weeks or more to receive their goods.
Nikki Valdez, sinabing non-negotiable sa kaniya ang cheating
September 22, 2023
Inihayag ni Nikki Valdez na non-negotiable sa kaniya ang pangangaliwa o cheating dahil naranasan na niya ito sa dati niyang partner.
‘I don’t care’: ‘Sportswashing’ comments from Saudi crown prince spark anger from rights groups
September 22, 2023
"We've now heard from the top that this is state policy," a director at Human Rights Watch said.
Lito Adiwang stops Mattheis in 23 seconds at ONE Friday Fights 34
September 22, 2023
Hard-hitting strawweight mixed martial artist Lito Adiwang showed no signs of ring rust following a 23-second stoppage over Adrian Mattheis on the undercard of ONE Friday Fights 34 this Friday evening at Lumpinee Boxing Stadium in Bangkok, Thailand.
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...