Oil prices rise on Middle East supply risks as Israel steps up attacks
TOKYO — Oil prices edged higher on Monday on increasing concerns of potential supply disruptions from the Middle East producing region after Israel stepped up...
China says US missile deployment in Philippines undermines peace
SHANGHAI — Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the U.S. deployment of intermediate-range missiles in the Philippines "undermines regional peace and stability", the foreign ministry...
British actress Maggie Smith dies aged 89, BBC reports
LONDON (Updated 9:34 p.m.) — British actress Maggie Smith, an award winning Shakespearian actress and double Oscar winner who later appeared in the Harry Potter films, has died aged 89, the BBC...
EJ Obiena stuns with sleek look in Vogue Threads at Paris Fashion Week
"Speedsuit not allowed." Asia's top pole vaulter EJ Obiena impressed fans with his stylish aura as he attended the Vogue Threads in Paris, France. Vogue Threads...
Spotify expands AI Playlist feature to new markets including US, Canada
Spotify SPOT.N is expanding its tool that helps create playlists using generative artificial intelligence for premium users to four new markets, including the United States and Canada, the Swedish streaming giant said...
‘Heartfelt gratitude’: Angat Buhay to celebrate 2nd year of pink museum
The non-government organization established by former vice president Leni Robredo is inviting Filipinos to celebrate the second anniversary of its Museo ng Pag-asa initiative. Angat...
Content creator pokes fun at aspirants’ tarps, billboard ahead of 2025 polls
A political content creator poked fun at the practice of placing tarpaulins and billboards on public roads as election season approaches. Content creator Eli San...
‘Kadiliman vs Kasamaan’: Harry Roque lookalike draws laughs online
Yet another political persona clone has emerged online. TikTok content creator @markcolanta poses himself a passable double for former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. READ: Comedian imitates Roque...
Explainer: How do Trump and Harris differ on AI policy?
Former president Trump promotes deregulation
Democrats' Harris supports stricter AI guidelines
Shared concerns over China tech domination LONDON (Thomson Reuters Foundation) — Artificial intelligence may...
Perfect endorser? Pinoys online pitch Carlos Yulo to Tupperware
Following the news of Tupperware filing for bankruptcy protection, Pinoys online remembered the moment when two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo brought plasticware to...
‘Reverse psychology’: Signage telling people to block gate earns buzz
A sign aimed at vehicle owners caught the attention of Filipinos as it used reverse psychology to discourage people from blocking the gate. A Pinoy...
TV comedies face hurdles as Hollywood cuts back
LOS ANGELES — Looking for laughs? New gut-busting comedies are getting harder to find on today's television.
After an explosion of shows in the "Peak TV"...
Newsmax settles Smartmatic defamation suit over 2020 false election claims
WILMINGTON, Delaware — Newsmax Media said on Thursday it had reached a confidential settlement of allegations that the conservative outlet damaged Smartmatic by broadcasting false...
What you need to know about part 2 of the Synod on Synodality
ROME— The second Vatican assembly for the global Synod on Synodality will kick off on Oct. 2, bringing together clerics and laity alike for...
Kim Chiu cracks up Pinoys with reaction to Korean news report
Actress Kim Chiu amused Filipinos with her reaction to being featured in a South Korean news report. The "Linlang" actress on Wednesday, September 25, reposted...