MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) have agreed to advance regional cooperation on sports development, Malacañang said. The commitment was made during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s meeting with Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani, president of the Olympic Council of Asia and the Qatar Olympic Committee, in Malacañang on Friday. […]
Trump rejects Iranian proposal The warning came as US President Donald Trump swiftly rejected Iran’s latest proposal to end the war between the countries. “They want to make a deal, I’m not satisfied with it, so we’ll see what happens,” Trump said Friday at the White House. He didn’t elaborate on what he saw as […]
After being named one of the Top 10 Most Popular Male Artistes at the Star Awards on April 19, Singaporean actor Ayden Sng, 32, is now set to star in his first boys’ love drama. Titled Double Helix, the web drama is adapted from the novel A Round Trip To Love by Chinese writer Lan […]
In this undated photo provided on April 30, 2026, by the Myanmar Military True News Information Team, the country’s former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, center, talks with officials in an undisclosed location in Myanmar. Myanmar Military True News Information Team/AP Myanmar Military True News Information Team/AP State television in Myanmar says detained opposition leader […]
A video from Thailand’s popular tourist destination Phuket has gone viral online, reigniting conversations about public etiquette and civic sense among travellers. The clip, shared by an Indian content creator, shows a group of Indian men entering a hotel swimming pool wearing only their undergarments, leaving several viewers embarrassed and concerned. Viral video shows awkward […]
TL;DR Apple reported its best March quarter ever with $111.2 billion in revenue (+17%), driven by record iPhone 17 demand and 28% growth in China. Tim Cook, preparing to hand the CEO role to John Ternus on 1 September, highlighted Apple’s contrarian AI strategy of partnering with OpenAI and Google rather than building its own […]
A viral video of three elephants sent from Malaysia to a zoo in Japan has sparked public anger after online users said the animals appeared distressed when visitors called their names in Malay – which many viewers interpreted as a sign of homesickness. The footage showed the three pachyderms – Dara, Amoi and Kelat – […]
Key Points The Laudicos met at The University of the Philippines where they both pursued their interest in hospitality. They often travel overseas to collaborate with Filipino chefs and invite Filipinos from overseas to collaborate in their kitchen. As a young boy, Chef Lau became interested in cooking; his afternoons were reserved for watching the […]
Kei Nishikori, Asia’s most decorated men’s tennis player, on Friday said that he would retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury. The 36-year-old became the first Japanese player to reach a grand slam final at the 2014 US Open, eventually losing to Croatia’s Marin Cilic. He was the first […]
From Basque cheesecake muffins to onigiri rice balls, a variety of treats are stocked at konbini. Leopold von Ungern, Stockimo, Alamy Seasonal eats & collab treats One of the many pleasures of konbini dining is its shifting seasonality. Expect steaming hot oden in winter, a comforting Japanese version of a hotpot stew, while the warmer […]
TOKYO: Kei Nishikori, Asia’s most decorated men’s tennis player, on Friday said that he will retire at the end of the season after a career ravaged by injury. The 36-year-old became the first Japanese player to reach a Grand Slam final at the 2014 US Open, eventually losing to Croatia’s Marin Cilic. He was the […]
A Nepal Airlines aircraft. Representative image | N509FZ, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons Nepal Airlines on Thursday apologised for posting on social media a route map that showed Jammu and Kashmir as part of Pakistan. It also appeared to show Ladakh as a part of China. “The map contained significant cartographic inaccuracies regarding international […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. NEW YORK — The U.S stock market motored to more records Thursday as profits keep piling up for Alphabet, Caterpillar and other big businesses. The gains came after the latest whipsaw moves for oil prices, which surged toward their […]
It’s my second year participating in the annual Philippine Political Science Association (PPSA) International Conference. Apart from the fact that it goes around the Philippines (held this year in Silliman University in Dumaguete City), I like going to this conference because I’m learning many new perspectives that enrich my own work as an economist. On […]
With Sebi allowing mutual fund investors to temporarily block any withdrawals or debits from their mutual fund folios, PPFAS Mutual Fund along with 15 AMCs have rolled out a voluntary lock-in facility, offering an added layer of safety and control to investors with effect from April 30. The new framework introduced by the Securities and […]
Getty Images Mandeep Sanghera BBC Sport journalist 2 hours ago Japan’s Kei Nishikori says he “gave it his all” after announcing he will retire from tennis at the end of the 2026 season. The 36-year-old became the first Japanese player to break into the top 10 and achieved a career-high ranking of number four in […]
Key Points Higit sa sa 80 taon ang ugnayan ng Pilipinas at Australia, una ito naitala sa pagdating ng mga Manila Men sa Broome bilang peral divers noong 1860s. Apart for the growing trade between two countries, the people to people connection has seen enourmous growth as the number of Filipinos in Australia continue to […]
Vigloo, a South Korean micro drama production company, has gone all-in on artificial intelligence this year, betting that automation can fundamentally reshape how content is made. The company has begun spending roughly 30 per cent of its budget on AI-driven workflows, and the change is already having a dramatic impact. It can now produce a […]
DELRAY BEACH, Fla., April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — According to MarketsandMarkets™, The glyceryl glucoside market is projected to grow from USD 30.2 million in 2026 and to reach USD 39.0 million by 2031, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 5.2% during the forecast period. Glyceryl Glucoside Market Size & Forecast Market Size Available for […]
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, April 30, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Village Grocer, Malaysia’s leading premium supermarket chain, officially opens its doors today at KL Met Galleria. This new outlet marks a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion, bringing its signature “Passion to Delight” shopping experience to the vibrant community of Kuala Lumpur. Village Grocer Rapidly Expands its Footprint […]
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. S. Africans protest illegal immigration JOHANNESBURG — Hundreds of South Africans took to the streets of Johannesburg on Wednesday to protest high levels of illegal immigration, which has fueled tensions between locals and foreign nationals. The demonstration is part […]
Spotify’s Top 50 chart leaves no doubt that the dominance of English-language songs is becoming a thing of the past. The chart now includes tracks in no fewer than 16 languages, and the presence of non-English songs is growing at breakneck speed, having doubled since 2020. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT For many people, stepping outside English, especially […]
VMPL Advertisement New Delhi [India], April 30: Higher education is undergoing one of its most significant transformations in decades. As Gen Z becomes the dominant cohort entering universities and colleges, traditional models–rigid curricula, fixed schedules, and one-size-fits-all learning- are increasingly misaligned with student expectations. Today’s learners demand flexibility, personalization, transparency, and clear career outcomes, prompting […]
New Delhi: Hours after Nepal Airlines issued an inaccurate route map depicting the entire region of Jammu & Kashmir as part of Pakistan, the state-run carrier issued a formal apology for the cartographic error. In a statement shared on X Thursday, Nepal Airlines described the map as containing “significant cartographic inaccuracies” and said it did […]
A viral appearance in the swimsuit round by a male beauty pageant contestant in the Philippines has sparked a wider debate about male beauty standards and whether pageantry is ready to make room for people who do not fit its traditional ideals. RJ Perkins, 21, drew widespread attention after a video showed him strutting across […]
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers today for the first time since US President Donald Trump launched the war against Iran. The hearing before the House Armed Services Committee is being held to discuss the administration’s 2027 military budget proposal, which would boost defense spending to a historic $1.5 trillion. Hegseth and […]
A French teen is facing mischief and public nuisance charges in Singapore after posting a video on social media of himself licking a straw from an orange juice vending machine and then putting it back. Didier Gaspard Owen Maximilien, 18, was charged April 24 and hasn’t entered a plea, the city-state’s largest English-language newspaper, The […]
XRP has seen a sharp rise in bullish social sentiment after Rakuten Wallet launched new XRP features in Japan. Summary Rakuten Wallet now lets users convert loyalty points into XRP and trade the asset. XRP can be used for QR payments across more than 5 million Japanese merchants. Santiment said XRP hit its second-highest bullish […]
