He walks, he talks, he runs and he plays. He's “Waldog,” an AI-powered robot that is making the rounds in the northern city of Monterrey, Mexico to raise awareness about animal abuse and welfare.
SOPPENG, Indonesia - Scientists have found a series of stone tools on Indonesia"s Sulawesi island they say may be evidence of humans living 1.5 million years ago on islands between Asia and Australia, the earliest known humans in the Wallacea region.
The United Nations continues to draw attention to the dire humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip, where starvation and malnutrition are at the highest levels since hostilities began nearly three years ago.
Colourful blocks for stacking or perhaps an abacus for counting – these are the sorts of tactile objects one might expect to see in a kindergarten classroom.
The UN has expressed deep alarm over a large-scale assault by the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia on El Fasher, the government-held capital of Sudan’s North Darfur State, and the nearby Abu Shouk displacement camp, which has been under siege since A...
UN-mandated independent investigators have uncovered “systematic torture” in Myanmar’s military-run detention facilities – including beatings, electric shocks, strangulations and gang rape – a pattern of atrocities which is intensifying across the coun...
UN Special Envoy for Yemen Hans Grundberg, briefing the Security Council on Tuesday, voiced concern over the latest clashes between Government forces and Houthi rebel militia.
The transformation over two decades of the once thriving Syrian city of Sweida from tourist destination to a landscape marked by violence and loss has been detailed by the chief of a UN migration mission who recently visited the area.
The UN organization which champions culture and education, UNESCO, has strongly condemned the targeted killing of six journalists in Palestine by an Israeli drone on 10 August.
Public health conditions in Gaza are “catastrophic”, with hospitals operating far beyond capacity. Some life-saving medicines are totally out of stock, while deaths from malnutrition and disease are on the rise, the UN health agency warned on Tuesday.
Typhoon Gorio maintains its strength as it moves in the west northwest direction over the past six hours as Signal No. 1 is raised over Batanes, according to the latest Tropical Cyclone Bulletin posted by PAGASA.
The country"s largest science museum, MindSpark, officially opened its doors on Tuesday, offering more than 100 interactive exhibits designed to ignite curiosity in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned the killing of six Palestinian journalists in Gaza this past weekend, his Spokesman said on Monday.
Shipping is crucial to the global economy, with more than 100,000 vessels a day transporting some 80 per cent of world commerce, but it remains vulnerable to disruptions caused by geopolitical tensions and transnational crime.
More than half the world’s population is under 30, and young people are leading grassroots efforts on issues from climate action to equality. Marking International Youth Day on Tuesday, the UN is highlighting the power of youth to transform their commu...
In 2021, an Afghan woman could have run for president – although none did. Spool forward to 2025, they can’t even speak in public. There is an edict from the Taliban which labels public speaking by women a moral violation.
The humanitarian situation in Gaza continues to deteriorate, UN officials warned on Monday, describing overflowing hospitals, critically malnourished children, and desperate civilians risking their lives to secure food for their families.
The UN Security Council has expressed alarm at the sharp escalation of violence in Syria’s Sweida region since mid-July, condemning attacks against civilians and calling for urgent protection and humanitarian access.
It is essential to work towards a two-State solution to the Israel-Palestine conflict as the international community addresses the reality of starvation on the ground in Gaza, the Security Council heard on Sunday.
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The Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) continues to prevail over the Philippines on Monday and will bring rains on the day President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will give his State of the Nation Address.
The southwest monsoon is still being influenced by two tropical cyclones outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility on Monday, July 28 — Emong, now just a tropical storm, and Krosa, now a typhoon
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan, who recently passed away at 71, was remembered by his son, Nick, in a heartfelt Instagram post featuring 20 photos and memories of their time together.
Dallas Cowboys star Micah Parsons remained in training camp despite contract concerns, while fans pressure Jerry Jones with "Pay Micah!" chants during practice.
MANILA, Philippines — Over P20 million worth of cash assistance and relief items for victims of the flood has been raised by the charity boxing match between Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III and acting Davao City Mayor Bast...
The co-creator of "The Daily Show," Lizz Winstead, accused CBS of canceling liberal comedian Stephen Colbert's show due to fear of President Trump during an MSNBC interview.
MANILA, Philippines — Amid the impact of the recent typhoons and the southwest monsoon (“habagat”), Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday renewed his call for a review of the government’s flood-control projects, saying almost half of almost P2 trillion ...
MANILA, Philippines — If the Senate proceeds with trying Vice President Sara Duterte, it risks being haled to court yet again and violating the rule of law, a law professor and a senator warned on Sunday. “If that happens, the VP will go to the Supreme...
MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives will ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its junking of the articles of impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte, which it said relied more on a news story than the chamber’s journal. The House ...
A man in British Columbia suffered minor injuries after he was attacked by a cougar and managed to punch it in the face, which successfully deterred it.
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos on Sunday called on the Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) to continue being a good partner of government, despite the religious group’s criticism of some of the current administration’s decisions, particularly those concern...
This is the Daily Gospel for today, July 27, 2025, which is the Monday of the Seventeenth Week in Ordinary Time. READ MORE: Daily Gospel, July 27 Daily Gospel, July 25 Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ, according to Saint Matthew 13, 31-35. Jesus proposed a ...
MANILA, Philippines — It was certainly not a “Thrilla in Manila”—the famed 1975 boxing match between Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier—yet thousands of people flocked to the Rizal Memorial Coliseum on Sunday to watch what was billed as a charity bout betwee...