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Tehran, Iran – A public rift has emerged between Iran’s government and state television over how to portray the state of war and negotiations with the United States, as mediators try to nudge both countries towards diplomacy.
THERE was a time when P-pop groups were a rarity on Philippine stages. Today, they are everywhere. From town fiestas and university fairs to mall tours, corporate launches and the country’s biggest music festivals, P-pop has become a defining sound of modern Filipino entertainment.
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WHEN interviewed by Philippine media about what transpired in his meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he was summoned to Malacañang on July 21, 2026, China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan described it as very constructive and “not a kind of diplomatic protest, [or] a demarche.”
BEIJING — Authorities have evacuated more than 20,000 people and suspended railway services in southern China as approaching Typhoon Noul threatens torrential rain and gale-force winds, according to state media.
CEBU CITY — Agents of the National Bureau of Investigation Central Visayas Regional Office (NBI-7) arrested a 36-year-old nursing aide in an entrapment operation after he allegedly used social media to advertise sexual services disguised as massage therapy.
“90 Day Fiancé” stars Kenneth Niedermeier and Armando Rubio’s daughter Hannah has been rushed back to the ER after her ongoing medical emergency worsened.
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Moldova is a destination that rewards travelers who enjoy discovering places before the crowds arrive. It’s a country where monastic traditions, deep Jewish history, world-class wine culture, and modern café life exist side by side, often within the same afternoon.
Two British Army engineers have been arrested after allegedly stealing an armored personnel carrier from a military base and driving it through a row of civilian vehicles, causing an estimated £100,000 ($135,000) in damage, according to UK media.
Two British Army engineers have been arrested after allegedly stealing an armored personnel carrier from a military base and driving it through a row of civilian vehicles, causing an estimated £100,000 ($135,000) in damage, according to UK media.
APPLE TV — Formula 1: AWS Hungarian Grand Prix 2026, Hungaroring, Mogyoród, Hungary
Frank Yiannas, formerly of the FDA, calls for an independent review of federal response to illness causing explosive diarrhea
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Whimsical and poignant, Studio Ghibli’s animated films have resonated with people around the world. While there’s no doubting Hayao Miyazaki’s storytelling ability — he created “My Neighbor Totoro” and “Princess Mononoke” from scratch and first serialized “Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind” as a manga — more than h…
Hundreds of young people gather near the Griffin Museum of Science and Industry in the Hyde Park neighborhood as Chicago police officers attempt to disperse them, Monday, May 25, 2026. (Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Chicago Sun-Times via AP, File)
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) naval forces have barred four ships from crossing the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, Iranian state television reports.
Being global ambassador for the sport is a role he ‘always wanted to do’, says rapper-singer as world champion Ryan Choi heads departure list
Being global ambassador for the sport is a role he ‘always wanted to do’, says rapper-singer as world champion Ryan Choi heads departure list
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DAMASCUS, Syria (AP) — At least 35 people have been killed and dozens injured after two buses collided on a highway linking the Syrian capital with the eastern province of Deir el-Zour on Saturday, state media reported.
MANILA, Philippines — South Korea's premier summer music festival, Waterbomb Seoul 2026, opened at the KINTEX Outdoor Global Stage, launching a three-day celebration of music and water-themed entertainment with a lineup featuring some of the biggest names in K-pop and Korean hip-hop.
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On Thursday, Tisha B’Av, Jews around the world sat on low chairs and read ancient poems of mourning.
The US-based Studio Ghibli Fest began in 2017 and, as Ghibli films continue to attract new fans of all ages, it keeps growing
The US-based Studio Ghibli Fest began in 2017 and, as Ghibli films continue to attract new fans of all ages, it keeps growing
Trump administration has clashed with Vatican on social issues but Burnham’s faith is shaped by different principles
From Burundi to Kenya to Morocco, film screenings, co-productions and cultural exchanges are helping to shape a new frontier of influence
From Burundi to Kenya to Morocco, film screenings, co-productions and cultural exchanges are helping to shape a new frontier of influence
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina drag artist M1ss Jade So backtracked on her decision to take an indefinite hiatus from drag, saying she has rediscovered her purpose after watching the premiere of RuPaul's Drag Race: Down Under vs The World on July 24, 2026.
Several months ago, I, like many others, bought into the hockey show hype, and since then, my social media feed slowly shifted to… real hockey.
A participant plays in a mud pool during the Boryeong mud festival near a beach in Boryeong, South Korea, Saturday, July 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
The couple met in college and married in 1991 – now they have 3 children, including Grace, who styles her dad for red carpet events, and actress Vivian
The couple met in college and married in 1991 – now they have 3 children, including Grace, who styles her dad for red carpet events, and actress Vivian
“Mount Zero is a place you pass but never go,” Swapmeet’s Maxwell Elphick says of the mountain that looms as the northernmost point of the Grampians.
A seven-year-old from Sydney, Australia has gone viral after a video of him performing an original song was posted on his dad's social media.
（德國之聲中文網）查爾斯‧穆托卡（Charles Mutoka）生活在肯亞。這位72歲的老人正因痛失愛子奧斯卡‧哈戈拉‧穆托卡（Oscar Khagola Mutoka）而深陷悲傷。2025年夏天，曾服役於肯亞军隊的奧斯卡前往俄羅斯務工。查爾斯‧穆托卡試圖勸阻兒子，但沒能奏效。奧斯卡並未向家人透露具體去向；一周後，他發來一張身穿軍裝的照片，此後便音訊全無。一段時間後，家人得知了他死亡的消息。
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Height is irreversible; you only get one chance in life, and this is a worthwhile investment, father says
Height is irreversible; you only get one chance in life, and this is a worthwhile investment, father says
MANILA, Philippines — Television host and comedian Vice Ganda came under fire on social media after a comedy segment on “It's Showtime” featuring Johaira of the show's resident dance group, Baby Dolls, drew accusations of colorism and insensitive humor from viewers.
Champion jockey James McDonald was calculating just how much he was in his wife’s good books after Astronomix was part of a winning double at his first meeting back at Randwick on Saturday.
The UFC returns to Abu Dhabi this weekend for its now regular summer Fight Night event.
Martyn Scrimshaw has seen it all in his job as chaplain at Melbourne Airport: bereaved relatives meeting a flight their family member has died on, homeless people looking for a warm place to sleep and victims of romance scams waiting vainly by the arrivals gate.
Nineteenth-century American essayist Ralph Waldo Emerson once said: “Nature always wears the colors of the spirit.” British actress Audrey Hepburn, who was a passionate, lifelong gardener, said: “To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow.”
Experts have found that addictions are common and increasing – not only to alcohol and tobacco, but also to gambling, buying useless goods online, constant scrolling on social media, gaming, and workaholism.
Police arrest suspect on Friday after he claims bomb will be planted somewhere in Hong Kong and muses about smuggling rifle into Disneyland
Police arrest suspect on Friday after he claims bomb will be planted somewhere in Hong Kong and muses about smuggling rifle into Disneyland
Olympian and Labor Friends of Israel patron shared posts about Palestinians that were ‘dehumanising’, Muslim advocacy group alleges