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MANILA – The Philippines has temporarily blocked gaming app Gorebox after an initial investigation found that a teenage suspect in a rare school shooting had been playing the game. Three students were killed and 20 others wounded after two suspects – aged 15 and 14 – allegedly fired handguns inside a classroom in Tacloban, south-east […]
Bitcoin slipped below the $60,000 mark on Wednesday for the first time since June 10, extending recent losses and reaching a two-week low. Despite the decline, several market analysts believe the leading cryptocurrency could be preparing for a relief rally that may push prices back toward $70,000. The price drop came as traders pointed to […]
EU DMA designation may impose interoperability, data portability and self-preferencing limits on AWS and Azure The logo of Amazon is seen at the company’s logistics center in Bretigny-sur-Orge, near Paris, France, November 28, 2025. REUTERS European Union antitrust regulators said Amazon and Microsoft’s cloud computing services should be designated as “gatekeepers” under landmark tech rules, […]
The scroll was carbonised by the eruption of Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago Fragment of Herculaneum scroll is fixed in place at a Diamond Light Source experimental station after it was scanned using bright x-rays in Didcot, Britain, September 30, 2019. Photo: File/REUTERS Researchers using artificial intelligence and advanced imaging said on Thursday they […]
SOFIA – A joint exhibition featuring works by Bulgarian and Hungarian artists will be held at the Bulgarian Cultural Institute (BCI) in Budapest, BCI said in a Facebook post. The opening event is on June 26. The exhibition will showcase works by Bulgarian graphic artists Stoimen Stoilov and Diana Stoilova, alongside Hungarian artists Ilona Luka […]
GUIYANG – Entering 100 metres into the Yanzi Cave in southwest China’s Guizhou province, mobile signals vanish and the outside world is silenced, as a subterranean world of bizarre stalactites and ancient fossils opens up. For a growing number of young Chinese thrill seekers, this sense of disconnection is exactly what they are looking for. […]
The new character skin is inspired by Rodrigo’s latest album after mixed reactions from fans to earlier leaked images Fortnite and Olivia Rodrigo have officially confirmed their long-rumoured collaboration, unveiling a new in-game character skin inspired by the singer’s latest album following mixed reactions from fans to earlier leaked images. Fortnite and Rodrigo announced the […]
Afghan media outlet quotes Taliban-led Communications and IT ministry debunking claims of ban Afghanistan’s Taliban government has ordered a nationwide ban on civil servants’ smartphone use, a military court order showed, prompting warnings from rights activists that the move could further restrict access to information. The court order seen by Reuters states that smartphone use […]
LAHORE – The Lahore Arts Council (Alhamra) organised a programme titled “The Expression of Karbala in the Arts” in connection with Muharram-ul-Haram, bringing together scholars, poets, artists and intellectuals to discuss the impact of Karbala on literature, visual arts and culture. The speakers said the message of Karbala continued to inspire humanity through its values […]
Invitees who formally accept the invitation will become members and gain voting rights for future Academy Awards The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has invited 529 film industry professionals to join its membership, with actors Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, Teyana Taylor and Jon Bernthal among the notable names selected for the 2026 class. […]
