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SENATE President Win Gatchalian has filed Proposed Senate Resolution 429 seeking an inquiry into the Department of Education (DepEd) grade transmutation policy, which may be contributing to the promotion of students to the next grade level despite not fully meeting grade-level learning expectations.
Pakistan's Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi is due to meet with Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi during a visit to Tehran on Saturday, Iranian media has reported.
A model wears a creation as part of the Ralph Lauren Spring/Summer 2027 men’s collection presented in Milan, Italy, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)
Renowned man of many words bridges overseas divide for migrant families; turns mundane messages into poetry to convey emotion
Renowned man of many words bridges overseas divide for migrant families; turns mundane messages into poetry to convey emotion
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Welfare chief says age threshold for elderly could be reduced for care teams to conduct visits, following suicide of 70-year-old man on Friday
Welfare chief says age threshold for elderly could be reduced for care teams to conduct visits, following suicide of 70-year-old man on Friday
Supreme Court Deputy President Justice Noam Sohlberg accepted a petition filed on Friday by the Movement for Quality Government and ruled that National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir must remove a video depicting a flotilla incident from all his social media accounts.
Justin Gaethje (left) was the big American winner at UFC White House, claiming his first undisputed title
From cooling summer blankets to traditional floor bedding, foreign visitors are increasingly taking a piece of Korea's sleep culture home
This year’s Seoul International Book Fair is shaping up to be another bustling edition, with online tickets selling out ahead of its June 24 opening. At peak times, online queues reportedly reached nearly 30,000 people.
Dongdaemun and Dongmyo are drawing new visitors with low-cost experiences, social media appeal and the thrill of in-person discovery
THE Sulong Agham children’s book series on Filipino scientists has recently published its newest book featuring Gay Jane Perez, director general of the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) and professor at the University of the Philippines – Diliman College of Science’s Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology…
Hearing their in-your-face banger was a turning point for me – and I’ve never looked back
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Moroccan football star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in France on a rape charge he denies after an appeals court upheld a decision to refer the case to a criminal court, the media reported on Friday.
Each day at Al Bait Al Emarati begins with Al Shella, an Emirati folk song of welcome performed a cappella across the UAE pavilion at the Beijing International Book Fair.
MANILA, Philippines—Theme park visitors can now pose with some of the country's most recognizable celebrities, athletes and public figures as Star City officially opened the STARtista Gallery, a new attraction featuring hyperrealistic resin statues of Filipino icons.
A familiar challenge of Father’s Day gifting often comes down to a recurring response from dads: “I don’t need anything.”
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Hotel group CEO calls Hong Kong ‘a vibrant international city that has really preserved a lot of its traditional culture’
Hotel group CEO calls Hong Kong ‘a vibrant international city that has really preserved a lot of its traditional culture’
The Kuala Lumpur-based cosplay fan who has spent thousands of dollars on his hobby wants rubber-producing Malaysia to embrace latex fashion
The Kuala Lumpur-based cosplay fan who has spent thousands of dollars on his hobby wants rubber-producing Malaysia to embrace latex fashion
New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler throws against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 19, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray)
A self-proclaimed ethical farmer and author of several books on sustainable food production has faced Geelong Magistrates’ Court over three charges of serious animal cruelty alleged to have happened at her family’s hobby farm.
MANILA, Philippines —P-pop powerhouses BINI and SB19, along with Lea Salonga and Sophia Laforteza, are bringing Filipino representation to the global stage as part of the soundtrack lineup for DreamWorks Animation's "Forgotten Island," a film rooted in Philippine mythology and featuring a cast led by H.E.R. and Liza…
The national tour of Eddie Perfect’s Beetlejuice The Musical has been abruptly cancelled in a further alarming sign that a cost of living crisis is seriously impacting Australia’s theatre sector.
Some lunches are about the food. Others are about the people gathered around the table. This one was about both.
Unconditional (in Hebrew, Ha Bat, meaning The Daughter), shown in Israel on Keshet 12, just finished running on Apple TV+ (where it is available with English subtitles), and it’s a gripping thriller with strong psychological overtones.
LOS ANGELES — US director and television creator James Burrows, who worked behind the scenes on "Friends," "Cheers," "Taxi," and many other beloved comedies, has died, People magazine reported on Friday. He was 85.
The German military may be forced to order soldiers to serve near Russia’s borders after struggling to find enough volunteers, despite a major promotional campaign touting financial benefits, according to local media reports.
MANILA, Philippines — Veteran actress Lotlot de Leon denied accusations that she and her siblings were after the estate of the late Nora Aunor, saying she was forced to speak out after brother Ian de Leon discussed family issues and inheritance concerns in a television interview aired Friday.
BTS leader named the institution's first-ever global ambassador as his art-world profile keeps climbing
The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts is seen, as its sign remains covered by a tarp, Friday, June 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
UAE school leaders have hailed a government policy to restrict the use of social media among children as a significant step in addressing online dependence, improving well-being and helping pupils be more “emotionally available to learn”.
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COATEPEC, Mexico — Mexican archaeologists unearthed ancient ruins with signs of Mayan culture as well as "never before seen" characteristics in the eastern state of Veracruz.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from Labour MPs, party heavyweights and even cabinet ministers to step down as early as this weekend, the Guardian has reported, citing lawmakers and government sources.
The company behind the UK's newest video game console is not concerned with the latest state-of-the-art graphics or hardware.
3-month-old baby boy turns purple after being fed wrongly prepared drink by misguided parents who thought it would be more nutritious
3-month-old baby boy turns purple after being fed wrongly prepared drink by misguided parents who thought it would be more nutritious
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Partner of Portugal’s Joao Neves triggers social media backlash after Ronaldo comments, USA beat Australia, Scotland behind against Morocco