As crews continue to demolish buildings in the province of Hatay, officials are warning that the Istanbul region is due for a major earthquake. As the risk of another major quake looms, experts say Istanbul needs to act fast. Turkish shop owner shows earthquake damage in Antakya Mehmet Sirkan Sincan …
Read More »Asian markets rally as US debt deal welcomed
WELCOME NEWS A person walks in front of an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei 225 index at a securities firm in the rain on Monday, May 29, 2023, in Tokyo. Asian shares are mostly higher after President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached a final agreement on …
Read More »True love defies the test of time with TV5’s latest hit ‘The Rain in España’
Lead stars of the ‘Rain in España,’ Marco Gallo (left) and Heaven Peralejo, in Boracay TV5 brings to life the captivating love story of Kalix and Luna in The Rain in España, adapted from the popular web novel with over 140 million reads and trending at the #1 spot on …
Read More »Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to begin 11-year prison term today
Disgraced Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes is scheduled to report today to a federal prison in Texas, where she has been sentenced to spend the next 11 years after being convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges. Holmes lost bid earlier this month to remain free pending appeal of her conviction. Disgraced …
Read More »PH fencers grab 2 golds in Taiwan tilt
SOPHIA Shekinah Catantan, the youngest sister of fencing star Samantha, lived up to her family’s reputation by taking one of two golds that Filipino fencers won in the 1st Hefeng National Junior Fencing Championships in Taiwan over the weekend. The 13-year-old Sophia joined Canlas Fencing top bet Marcus Antonio Manuel …
Read More »Max Collins explains silence about split from husband Pancho Magno
Max Collins finally confirmed what many have been speculating on for some time. The actress revealed in a recent interview with Boy Abunda that she and husband Pancho Magno have indeed called it quits and that it happened amid the pandemic. But why the silence? Max explained, “I didn’t talk about …
Read More »Our favorite style moments at Binibining Pilipinas 2023 Grand Coronation Night
Let’s look back at some of the best looks of the evening. A new batch of Filipina queens has been crowned to represent the Philippines on the international pageant stage. Binibining Pilipinas 2023 marked the end of its 59th edition with a grand coronation night on May 28 at the …
Read More »Chris Hemsworth headlines Manila’s ‘Extraction 2’ premiere
Australian actor Chris Hemsworth is set to visit Manila for the Asia Pacific premiere of Netflix’s Extraction 2 on June 5, at SM Mall of Asia. Smart Postpaid has organized an exclusive raffle promo, giving its subscribers a chance to witness his presence firsthand. The highly anticipated sequel features Tyler …
Read More »Uganda president signs anti-LGBTQ bill, which includes death penalty provisions, into law
Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world’s toughest anti-LGBTQ laws, including the death penalty for “aggravated homosexuality,” in defiance of Western condemnations and potential sanctions from aid donors. Could affect Uganda’s trade and development aid from Western countries. Uganda approves harsh new anti-LGBTQ law Ugandan President Yoweri …
Read More »Businesses reopen as life in Hay River, N.W.T. returns to new normal after wildfire
Businesses in Hay River, N.W.T. have varying degrees of optimism about the future after a wildfire forced residents out of the town for nearly two weeks. One local restaurant fears the government’s financial support program isn’t going to be enough. Vietnamese restaurant hoping small businesses will get more relief. As …
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