Senator Christopher "Bong" Go is elated at the Philippines’ upcoming hosting of the FIBA World Cup 2023, saying this would help promote the country for tourism once again. The Senate Committee on Sports chief expressed his unwavering support and optimism for the Philippines' hosting...
TOMIOKA, Japan -- Japanese premier Fumio Kishida said Sunday his government has not yet decided when to begin releasing treated water from the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean. Media reports suggest that the discharge of some of the 1.34 million tonnes of water, which Japan...
The development of countries lies not chiefly on humanitarian assistance, but on coming up with preventive measures so that societies and communities could thrive during humanitarian crisis, the United Nations (UN) Philippines chief said during the World Humanitarian Day on Saturday, Aug. 19. Chief...
Local residents clear debris and shattered glass of the windows at the site of a missile strike in Chernihiv, on August 19, 2023. (Photo by Anatolii STEPANOV / AFP) CHERNIHIV, Ukraine - A Russian missile strike on Ukraine's northern city of Chernihiv killed seven people and wounded 144 on Saturday,...
SYDNEY (AFP) -- History will be made at the Women's World Cup on Sunday, Aug. 20, when England and Spain clash in the finals in Sydney, with both bidding to win the tournament for the first time. Spain's team coach Jorge Vilda (center) walks behind player Salma Paralluelo (left) and team mates as...
A wildfire rages out of control through forested slopes in La Matanza on the Canary island of Tenerife on August 19, 2023. (Photo by DESIREE MARTIN / AFP) LA OROTAVA, Spain - Firefighters made gains in their battle against a vast wildfire on Tenerife on Sunday after better-than-expected overnight...
The McDougall Creek wildfire burns in the hills West Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada, on August 17, 2023, as seen from Kelowna. (Photo by Darren HULL / AFP) KELOWNA, Canada - Officials in western Canada's British Columbia implored tens of thousands of residents to heed warnings and evacuate...
A man walks along a street in Cabo San Lucas, Baja California State, Mexico, as rain and gusts of wind of Hurricane Hilary reach the area, on August 19, 2023. (Photo by Alfredo ESTRELLA / AFP) CABO SAN LUCAS, Mexico - States across the typically arid US southwest braced on Sunday for torrential...
Between chasing his NBA dreams and fulfilling his club team duties overseas, Kai Sotto was glad to be back with Gilas Pilipinas as they make a home stand in the 2023 FIBA World Cup that the country is co-hosting next week. Kai Sotto is glad to don the national colors when Gilas makes a home stand...
BRISBANE (AFP) -- Sweden scored either side of halftime to spoil Australia's party and claim third spot at the Women's World Cup with a 2-0 win in Brisbane on Saturday, Aug. 19. Sweden players celebrate with their bronze medals after winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup...
SEOUL, South Korea - North Korea has sent athletes to a taekwondo competition in Kazakhstan, a photo from organizers showed Saturday, the first time in years that Pyongyang has allowed a delegation to travel overseas. The country has been under a rigid self-imposed Covid-19 blockade since...
SAN FRANCISCO, United States - Elon Musk said Friday his social media company X would scrap a feature that allows users to block posts from specific accounts. "Block is going to be deleted as a 'feature', except for DMs," Musk posted, indicating the option would still be available for "direct...
