Holy Week traditions in the Philippines and the Catholic world
Holy Week in the Philippines is a deeply rooted religious and cultural celebration that marks the Passion, Death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ. It begins [more…]
Drug gangs crushed in Europol crackdown
In a sweeping crackdown across Europe, law enforcement agencies have arrested over 230 individuals and dismantled four major drug smuggling networks in a series of [more…]
U Mobile joins forces for Malaysia’s second 5G rollout
U Mobile, one of Malaysia’s leading mobile data service providers, has officially partnered with Chinese technology giants Huawei Technologies and ZTE Corporation to deploy the [more…]
Sony raises PS5 prices in select markets amid economic pressures
In a move that’s sure to rattle gamers’ wallets, Sony announced over the weekend that it will raise prices on certain PlayStation 5 consoles starting [more…]
Top prospect Paige Bueckers goes No. 1 in 2025 WNBA draft
The 2025 WNBA Draft delivered on its promise of excitement and anticipation, with UConn superstar Paige Bueckers selected as the No. 1 overall pick by [more…]
Taiwan Mobile’s robot waiter enters the scene
Taiwan Mobile has teamed up with local tech innovator Nuwa Robotics to introduce a new player in the world of service—an AI-powered robot waiter. This [more…]
Argentina’s IMF deal ushers in new era of foreign exchange (FX) policy
Argentina has embarked on a dramatic economic shift after finalizing a $20 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), marking [more…]
Katy Perry, Gayle King, and Lauren Sanchez make history on Blue Origin’s all-female spaceflight
Today, Blue Origin made history with its first all-female spaceflight, a mission (NS-31) that featured an extraordinary crew including pop icon Katy Perry, CBS anchor [more…]
Scania acquires Northvolt’s industrial division amid bankruptcy
In a significant development for Europe’s electrification landscape, Volkswagen’s truck-manufacturing subsidiary, Scania, has acquired the industrial division of Northvolt, a Swedish battery maker that recently [more…]
JD.com commits $27B to boost China exporter sales
JD.com, one of China’s leading e-commerce giants, has announced a groundbreaking initiative to support Chinese exporters amid escalating trade tensions with the United States. The [more…]