China condemns DND chief’s remarks on China, US missiles
BEIJING — China on Wednesday condemned comments by the Philippine defense minister about China, calling them "baseless accusations" that "maliciously attacked" China's ruling Communist Party.
Gilberto Teodoro...
Pope Francis launches Jubilee 2025 with opening of Holy Door
VATICAN— Pope Francis opened the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica before Mass on Christmas Eve, officially launching the Jubilee Year 2025. “O Christ, bright...
You could be stress eating these holidays – or eating your way to stress....
The holiday season can be a time of joy, celebration, and indulgence in delicious foods and meals. However, for many, it can also be...
Alec Baldwin manslaughter case dropped by New Mexico prosecutor
A New Mexico criminal case against actor Alec Baldwin stemming from a fatal shooting on the set of his movie "Rust" in 2021 ended...
On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis appeals for courage to better the world
Jubilee year expected to bring 32 million tourists to Rome
'Holy Door' is only open in Jubilee years
Pope calls for cancellation of...
Gerard Butler goes from action hero to singing Santa in Christmas mash-up
LONDON — Gerard Butler fans are used to seeing the Scottish actor swoop in to save the day in action films like "Olympus Has Fallen" and...
Santa Claus global flight to deliver presents underway
Santa Claus took off early Christmas Eve aboard his reindeer-powered sleigh to deliver presents around the world.
That is according to the North American Aerospace Defense...
Keep calm and carry on your routines: how to manage kids’ ‘Christmas crankies’ over...
Christmas is coming, and with it many challenges for parents of young children. You likely have one festive event after another, late nights, party food,...
Starbucks strike to expand to over 300 US stores on Christmas Eve, union says
A strike at Starbucks' SBUX.O U.S. stores will expand to over 300 stores on Tuesday, with more than 5,000 workers expected to walk off the job,...
Philippines defends U.S. missile system deployment, seeks to acquire its own
MANILA — The Philippines' defense minister on Tuesday justified the country's deployment of a U.S. medium-range missile system and plans to acquire its own, despite opposition from...
Asian equities rise, strong dollar weighs on FX as US rates stay in focus
Singapore, Thailand stock markets gain 0.5%
Currencies muted as dollar near 2-yr peak
Indian rupee hits lifetime low Emerging Asian stock markets rose on...
John Arcilla’s remarks on commodity prices fuel discussions on rising cost of living
Filipinos expressed similar sentiments about the cost of living after veteran actor John Arcilla voiced his frustration over the rising prices of basic goods The...
Gisèle Pelicot is a non-stereotypical rape survivor – her case could make a real...
The mass rape trial that shook France is entering its final phase after ten weeks. But its implications for how we think about sexual...
Philippines plans up to P629 billion domestic borrowing in Q1
MANILA — The Philippines, one of Asia's most active issuers of sovereign debt, plans to raise as much as P629 billion ($10.75 billion) via treasury bills...
Christmas Day games on Netflix to help NFL expand global reach
A pair of Christmas Day games on Netflix will help the NFL build on its international footprint, league officials say, as the most popular...