Pope Leo returns indigenous artifacts to Canada

Pope Leo XIV delivers the Regina Caeli prayer from the main central loggia of St Peter’s basilica in The Vatican. VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Leo XIV returned dozens of indigenous artifacts…

The Asus Grand Tech Fair is the perfect excuse for a holiday gadget upgrade

MANILA, Philippines — If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally upgrade your setup, this is it. The Asus Grand Tech Fair 2025 is coming in hot with incredible deals, rebates…

YouTube superstar MrBeast opens pop-up park in Saudi Arabia

YouTuber MrBeast smiles during an interview at the “Beast Land” temporary amusement park in Riyadh’s Boulevard City entertainment complex. RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — MrBeast, the world’s most followed YouTuber with over…

‘Audacity’ exhibit celebrates risk-taking and creative courage

MANILA, Philippines — Audacious can mean bold, daring, brave, and for 20 artists, they took risks, embraced uncertainty and dared play with materials to show their work in a space…

BenCab among artists to inaugurate Gajah Gallery Manila

MANILA, Philippines — Gajah Gallery will open a new art space in the Philippines after championing Southeast Asian art in its galleries in Indonesia and Singapore. Opening on November 28, Gajah…

Okada Manila’s Ginza Nagaoka receives prestigious Michelin Selected distinction

MANILA, Philippines — Okada Manila proudly celebrates a new culinary milestone as Ginza Nagaoka receives the coveted Michelin Selected recognition—an honor that highlights the restaurant’s refined mastery of omakase and…

NLEX Lakbay trip expands to Manila, rediscovers capital’s history, culture

MANILA, Philippines — NLEX (North Luzon Expressway) Lakbay Norte expanded beyond North and Central Luzon with NLEX Lakbay Manila — a special trip into the heart of the country’s lively capital.…

Mellon Blue diamond sells for P1.5 billion

A staff member shows a 9.51-carat vivid blue diamond, known as “The Mellon Blue,” during its presentation at Christie’s auction house in Geneva on November 7, 2025. GENEVA, Switzerland — The Mellon…

his homegrown restaurant chain has been giving free soup to visitors amid typhoon ‘Uwan’

A homegrown restaurant chain is showing its care for the community amid typhoon “Uwan” by doing what it does best: providing comfort through food.  Mama Lou’s, known for its pizza,…

Paws on parade: Nairobi’s dogs dazzle at ‘Pawchella’

NAIROBI, Kenya — Nairobi dog lovers showed off their four-legged friends in an array of quirky, colourful outfits Sunday as the Kenyan capital’s annual dog show returned with the theme of “Pawchella.”…

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