Japan’s biggest beef bowl chain Sukiya to shut nearly 2,000 stores after rat and...
TOKYO — Japan's fast-food chain Sukiya will shut nearly all of its roughly 2,000 stores nationwide for four days from Monday following recent incidents of customers finding a...
Pentagon chief Hegseth says ‘warrior’ Japan indispensable to deter China
TOKYO — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Sunday that Japan was indispensable in tackling Chinese aggression by helping Washington establish a "credible" deterrence in...
Pop star Selena’s murderer denied parole in Texas, 30 years after shooting
Yolanda Saldivar, the convicted murderer of Latin pop star Selena Quintanilla-Perez, known as the queen of Tejano music, was denied parole on Thursday, the...
Laguna shrine forms spiritual bond with Basilica of St. Vincent Ferrer in Spain
A shrine in Laguna province has been “spiritually twinned” with one of Spain’s most visited basilicas dedicated to Valencia’s patron, Saint Vincent Ferrer, a...
Prince Harry accused of bullying, harassment by charity chair
LONDON — The chair of a charity Prince Harry set up to help young people with HIV and AIDS in Lesotho and Botswana has accused him...
China conducts military patrol in South China Sea, warns Philippines
BEIJING — China's military said it had conducted a patrol in the South China Sea on Friday, the day U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington's commitment...
Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday
DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao City on his 80th birthday on Friday, calling...
Senior prelate’s advice to ‘baby bishops’
A retiring archbishop had encouraging words for the country’s newest bishops, acknowledging that there will be moments of “transition” in their personal lives and...
2 Philippine shrines granted ‘spiritual bond’ with Italian basilicas
Two churches in the Philippines have been granted a new spiritual relationship with popular basilicas in Italy. The Diocesan Shrine and Parish of Saint Augustine...
Why a social media detox may not be as good for you as you...
Whether you’re an influencer, an occasional poster, or just a lurker, you likely spend more time than you’d like on social media. Globally, working-age...
Satellite images show fresh Chinese bomber deployment in South China Sea
Bombers sent days ahead of US official's visit to Manila
Planes seen around hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal
Analysts say China's deployment sends signals...
Alodia pokes fun at her ‘evolution’ from ‘Jejemon’ days
Content creator Alodia Gosiengfiao poked fun at a social media user's comment about her evolution ever since her early internet days. The online personality on...
Singer Cynthia Erivo honored with GLAAD Award for LGBTQ+ advocacy
LOS ANGELES — "Wicked" actor Cynthia Erivo received the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the 36th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles on Thursday, which...
Putin suggests temporary administration for Ukraine to end war
Putin suggests temporary Ukraine administration for legitimacy
Kremlin leader says Trump has shown he wants peace in Ukraine
Says Russian troops are moving...
Djokovic reaches Miami Open semis, Sabalenka into final
MIAMI — Novak Djokovic is two wins away from capturing a 100th career title after beating Sebastian Korda 6-3 7-6(4), and world number one Aryna...