Russia is poised to default on its foreign debt for the first time since the Bolshevik Revolution more than a century ago, further alienating the country from the global financial system following sanctions imposed over its war in Ukraine.  Russia says it has the money to pay its debts but …

Alec Baldwin (AFP)  LOS ANGELES (AFP) – Actor Alec Baldwin announced Monday he will chat live on Instagram with disgraced comedian and movie director Woody Allen. “I have ZERO INTEREST in anyone’s judgments and sanctimonious posts here,” said Baldwin, himself at the center of a scandal after a cinematographer was …

K-pop boy band Seventeen drew 35,000 fans to its two-day in-person Seoul concert over the weekend, according to their agency. The 13-member group held their “Seventeen World Tour: Be The Sun” Seoul concert on June 25 and 26 at the Gocheok Sky Dome.The concert was also watched by global fans …

The ability to keep a close eye on loved ones has been important to many people who have been juggling their family and employment responsibilities in the same space over the course of the pandemic.  Families able to look after loved ones in a way they couldn’t before pandemic. There’s …

FERDINAND “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. PHOTO BY J. GERARD SEGUIA  FERDINAND “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has reached the end of a decades-long campaign to rehabilitate the family brand: the presidency. Marcos Jr., known by his nickname “Bongbong,” will succeed Rodrigo Duterte in the top job on Thursday, June 30, after his landslide …

Three people are dead after multiple stabbings and the ensuing police response south of Ottawa’s core late Monday night. Ontario’s police watchdog is investigating one of the deaths.  Police killing male suspect being investigated by SIU. Three people are dead, including the suspect, after multiple stabbings and the ensuing police …

All dogs deserve care and compassion. PHOTO FROM DR. SHIBA  New as it is in the market, Dr. Shiba — a European holistic dog wellness brand that launched in the Philippines — has been enjoying the support of furparents who want to supplement their dogs’ diet. To give back to …

Alec Baldwin is interviewing Woody Allen on Tuesday, and he “COULD NOT CARE LESS” what anyone thinks about it.  The veteran actor announced Sunday on social media that he will connect with the disgraced director via Instagram Live. They will likely discuss Allen’s new essay collection, “Zero Gravity.” Baldwin’s announcement …

Three people were killed and others were injured when a passenger train travelling from Los Angeles to Chicago struck a dump truck and derailed in a remote, rural area of Missouri on Monday, officials said.  Train was carrying 243 passengers and 12 crew members from L.A. to Chicago. Missouri train …

The proof is in the pudding as the adage goes. In the case of Arthur Nery’s upcoming self-titled concert, the proof lies in the number of tickets sold. Fans of the “Pagsamo” singer were quick to grab tickets for the July 2 performance to be held at the New Frontier …