A psychologist who was among a number of experts consulted in the development of the UAE's new social media strategy for children said it will offer crucial support to parents navigating a rapidly evolving tech-driven age.
Iran wants to collect an “insurance fee” from vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz after the 60-day agreement with the US expires, according to multiple media reports.
Society philanthropist, jet-setter and friend to many, Evelyn Elliott celebrated her 74th birthday with a star-studded musical dinner at the Santan Room of EDSA Shangri-La, Manila in Pasig City. The event was graciously hosted by singer and television host John Nite, a longtime friend of the celebrant.
Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir said "all of Lebanon must burn" in a social media post after the deaths of four Israeli soldiers in southern Lebanon, drawing a response from the Iranian foreign minister, who labelled the Israeli leadership a "threat to all of humanity".
Former “Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Collab Edition 2.0” housemates Caprice Cayetano, Heath Jornales, Marco Masa and Clifford Arceo are bringing their real-life friendship to the small screen as they headline GMA Afternoon Prime’s upcoming youth-oriented drama “You’re My Favorite Song.”
SM Beauty is observing Pride Month with “Disco Proud: Shine Loud, Shine Proud,” a campaign that highlights self-expression and visibility within the LGBTQIA+ community.
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesIllegal gambling in Hong KongWith the football World Cup set to become the biggest gambling event in history, the South China Morning Post traces new trends in illegal betting in Hong Kong and the growing popularity of prediction markets in this two-part series. Upda…
AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Hong Kong SeriesIllegal gambling in Hong KongWith the football World Cup set to become the biggest gambling event in history, the South China Morning Post traces new trends in illegal betting in Hong Kong and the growing popularity of prediction markets in this two-part series. Upda…
A landmark UAE policy restricting children aged under 15 from using social media will initially apply to Facebook, Instagram, X, Snapchat and Tiktok, authorities have confirmed.
A court has sentenced an Iranian singer and her team to 74 lashes as well as travel and work bans, prompting an outcry from human rights organisations and Iranians over continued curbs on women’s freedom.
Anne Hathaway attends the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2027 Collection fashion show at The Frick Collection on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in New York. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)
Barrie Cassidy and Tony Barry dissect Pauline Hanson’s National Press Club appearance this week and ask: is the leader of One Nation treated differently to other political leaders by the media? They also give their take on Hanson’s attacks on minorities, her pledge to dismantle public broadcasting and they meditate …
View image in fullscreenVishnu in the lotus (bronze, East India or Nepal, 1100s)The lotus is a symbol of purity and spiritual growth, and this 12th-century bronze shows Vishnu in the centre, surrounded by petals of his avatars, including Varāha the boar and Narasimha the man-lion. The central figure is holding a pad…
"What are you doing without an apron in my kitchen?" Fadi Kattan joins Mohamed Hashem on Real Talk. The renowned Palestinian chef and author hails from one of Bethlehem's oldest Christian families, and today he's one of the most prominent voices on Palestinian cuisine. Together, they talk food, culture, and Israeli …
Competitors take part in the Aberdeen Dragon Boat Race to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival in Hong Kong, Friday, June 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Chan Long Hei)
BEIJING —Dragon boat races, lion dances and other festivities marked the Dragon Boat Festival on Friday across mainlandChina, Hong Kong andTaiwan. The more than 2,000-year-old holiday is best known for its sporting events, but its origins are rooted in ancient beliefs about health, protection and harmony with nature.
Italy's foreign minister, Antonio Tajani, has cancelled a trip to the US after President Donald Trump told Italian TV that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni had "begged" him for a picture with her.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally US President Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the US President told an Italian TV channel that she had "begged" him to take a photo with her at a G7 summit.
The web giant announced that Artificial, a biopic about the controversial tech executive, ‘will be better served if it were released by a different studio’
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