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Georgia's Okefenokee Swamp among new additions to join Unesco's World Heritage List
SEOUL, South Korea — The Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia, an ornate 13th-century Buddhist temple in Thailand and tidal flats in western South Korea were among several sites added to the World Heritage List on Saturday at a UN committee meeting in South Korea. The Unesco meetings in Busan, which continue through next Wednesday, are reviewing dozens of other nominations, including the D-Day landing beaches in France, Mount Olympus in Greece and the ancient Japanese capitals of Asuka-Fujiwara. Th
Read more →US Federal Reserve expected to hold rates steady as inflation swirls
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Federal Reserve is set to hold its second meeting under new chairman Kevin Warsh starting Tuesday, with markets expecting policymakers to keep interest rates steady amid inflation concerns that could be exacerbated by US President Donald Trump's renewed war on Iran. Warsh was chosen to lead the US central bank by Trump, who has made his demand for lower interest rates clear as he has exerted unprecedented pressure on the independent monetary policy making body. Af
Read more →'Star Trek' celebrates 60th anniversary at Comic-Con
SAN DIEGO — "Star Trek" legend George Takei on Saturday headlined a 60th anniversary celebration of the groundbreaking sci-fi series at Comic-Con, which featured stars from across the Starship Enterprise's expanded universe of films and shows. The 89-year-old Takei — who played the helmsman Hikaru Sulu on the original series and in multiple movies — earned a standing ovation from fans in a packed Hall H at the four-day pop culture extravaganza in San Diego, California. The acto
Read more →Scrutiny of WNBA intensifies as mounting discord around the league looms over All-Star festivities
The WNBA has never been bigger. More people are watching. More are investing. Salaries for many players are higher than ever. But mounting turmoil and discord have been a part of this transformative period that has featured a landmark collective bargaining agreement, league expansion and skyrocketing player recognition. It seems to have reached a new flashpoint, as discussions about race, gender and sexuality made headlines ahead of Saturday's WNBA All-Star Game. Race-driven conversations resurf
Read more →2026 World Internet Conference Digital Silk Road Development Forum Opens in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province
XI'AN, China, July 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from CRI Online: On July 22, the 2026 World Internet Conference (WIC) Digital Silk Road Development Forum officially opened in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Hosted by the WIC and organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Government, the forum was held under the theme "Pooling Intelligence on the Silk Road, Embarking on a Digital Future - Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future in Cyberspace". Approximately 800 participants from more than 5
Read more →NBI to begin probe on transfer of P6.7B to Phisgoc
MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Sunday said that it will start looking into the role of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano in the use of funds released in connection with the country’s hosting of the Southeast Asian Games in 2019. Cayetano served as chairman of the Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) in 2019. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said at least seven individuals had been issued subpoenas as part of its investigation. "Som
Read more →Chezka Centeno enters WPA World 8-ball Championship semis
MANILA, Philippines — Chezka Centeno topped Rubilen Amit, 8-6, in an all-Filipino quarterfinal clash to enter the Women’s World 8-ball Championship semifinals in Winconsin, United States early Sunday in Manila. Centeno faces Taiwanese Wei Tzu-Chien in the semifinals early Monday. Centeno dethroned defending champ in Austirian Jasmine Ouschan in the last 16, 8-4. In the same stage, Amit stopped American Sofia Mast, 8-6, to forge the all-Filipino quarterfinal clash.
Read more →Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider
SAN DIEGO — Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman’s T’Challa — and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release in 2028. Jonsson joined Oscar-winning “Black Panther” franchise director Ryan Coogler on stage alongside Letitia Wright and Winston Duke, holding his hand to his chest and smiling broadly. &ldqu
Read more →Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites added to UNESCO World Heritage List
JINGDEZHEN, China, July 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- A report from Jiangxi International Communication Center (JXICC): The Jingdezhen Handicraft Porcelain Industry Sites were inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List on July 25 during the 48th Session of the World Heritage Committee in Busan, South Korea, becoming China's 61st World Heritage site. Located across the hilly landscape of Jingdezhen in East China's Jiangxi Province, the property preserves a complete handicraft porcelain production syste
Read more →North eyes repeat, South seeks redemption in ICTSI JPGT Finals
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion Team North heads into the 2026 ICTSI Elite Junior Philippine Golf Tour Finals determined to seize the early momentum, but expects a far tougher challenge from a South squad eager to capitalize on home-course advantage when the Ryder Cup-style championship unfolds Aug. 17-20 at Pueblo Golf and Country Club in Cagayan de Oro. The event, organized by Pilipinas Golf Tournaments, Inc. and which serves as a World Amateur Golf Ranking (WAGR) counting tourn
Read more →More health workers strike as Ebola cases in Congo near 3,000, including over 1,300 deaths
BUNIA, Congo — Health workers at an Ebola treatment center in eastern Congo went on strike on Saturday, demanding their pay. The walkout disrupted care for patients in the epicenter of the country's rapidly growing outbreak. The number of confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo has reached 2,973, including 1,309 deaths, according to government data released on Friday in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record. The Elikya Ebola Treatment Center in Bunia, Ituri province, cam
Read more →Intern arrested in Belgium on suspicion of spying inside NATO military headquarters
BRUSSELS — A Canadian woman was arrested and accused of espionage while working as an intern in the operational headquarters of the NATO military alliance, Belgian authorities said Saturday. Belgium's Federal Prosecutor's Office said it launched an espionage investigation after NATO's security services tipped off Belgium's military intelligence. Authorities then detained "a Canadian citizen of Chinese origin" on Friday, a day after raiding the suspect's home and workplace inside NATO's vas
Read more →Rentomojo Expands Its Dedicated Water Purifier Service in Bangalore With Its Own Purifier Brand, Free 6-Month Filter Replacements, Lifetime Repairs and Installation in 1-2 Days
The company is positioning itself as a managed water purification service by combining its own purifier range, rapid installation, scheduled filter replacements and lifetime maintenance into a single monthly subscription. Rent Water Purifier in Bangalore Rentomojo Expands Water Purifier Rental Services in Bangalore, Offering RO, UV, and Alkaline Systems From ₹401/Month Bangalore, India, July 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rentomojo's water purifier programme in Bangalore is positioned as a special
Read more →Dwight Ramos likely to miss Asian Games due to B.League commitment
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas star Dwight Ramos is unlikely to represent the Philippines in the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, as his commitment to Japanese club Levanga Hokkaido is expected to prevent him from joining the national team. Ramos recently signed a new contract to return to Levanga Hokkaido for the 2026-27 Japan B.League season, marking his fifth straight campaign with the club. With the B.League season opening in late September, its schedule overlaps with th
Read more →Jetting off for a summer vacation? How to eat and drink to minimize jet lag
Jet lag threatens to turn even a dream vacation into a slog. And with peak travel season underway, millions of people may have to contend with this disorienting condition, which can cause sleep disturbances, daytime tiredness, headaches and nasty gastrointestinal symptoms. But you can minimize the effects of jet lag — and not just by adjusting your sleep-wake schedule. What and how you eat and drink can make a difference too. Jet lag occurs when your body's biological clock is out of sync
Read more →Parts of Metro Manila and Rizal to have water interruptions due to maintenance works
MANILA, Philippines — Some areas in Metro Manila and Rizal will have water interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Manila Water Company Inc. and Maynilad Water Services Inc. said on Sunday. Manila Water said that some parts of Brgy. Western Bicutan, Taguig City will have service interruptions on July 27-28 between 10 p.m. and 4 a.m. because of line meter declogging activities at AFPOVAI Phase 1 near East Service Road. Bonifacio Water Corporation will have no water on July 27-
Read more →China evacuates 340,000 people as Typhoon Noul approaches
BEIJING, China — Authorities have evacuated more than 340,000 people and suspended work and rail services as Typhoon Noul approaches southern China, with flight cancellations announced in the financial hub of Hong Kong. The typhoon is forecast to make landfall along the coast between Shenzhen and Haifeng in Guangdong province early Sunday, China's National Meteorological Center said. The Chinese weather forecaster issued a red typhoon alert on Saturday night, the highest level in its four-
Read more →Messi can skip All-Star Game after grueling World Cup, says MLS
LOS ANGELES, United States — Lionel Messi will not be required to play in next week's Major League Soccer All-Star Game after representing Argentina in the recent World Cup final, the US domestic league said Saturday. Inter Miami superstar Messi had been sanctioned last year for skipping the annual showcase, which pits top players from across MLS against rivals from the Mexican Liga-MX. Participation is usually mandatory, with exceptions for injury. But this year, the World Cup took place
Read more →Eala battles Asian Games tormentor Zheng in Mubadala opener
MANILA, Philippines — Nearly three years after falling to Chinese Zheng Qinwen at the Asian Games, Filipino tennis ace Alexandra "Alex" Eala finally gets her chance at redemption. World No. 29 Eala and No. 123 Zheng were pitted as first-round opponents at the WTA 500 Mubadala D.C. Open after the tournament draw was held Saturday afternoon in Washington (early Sunday in Manila). Eala and Zheng will likely face on Monday or Tuesday. This marks Eala and Zheng's first-ever WTA encounter after
Read more →Alex Eala out in Mubadala DC Open doubles as Venus Williams ‘re-pairs’ with Shnaider
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will no longer see action at the WTA 500 Mubadala D.C. doubles in Washington. This, after her pre-announced partner Venus Williams 're-paired' with Diana Shnaider as shown in the doubles draw held early Sunday in Manila. Asked about the last-minute change, 14-time major doubles champ Williams did not go into detail but said she'd love to team up with Alex again. “We had a great time playing at Bad Homburg so we were looking forward
Read more →CanadianSME and Enabled Talent Launch Enable Accessibility Canada Inc.
New national platform will advance accessibility, amplify disability leadership and celebrate the people building a more inclusive Canada Enable Accessibility Canada Logo Official logo of Enable Accessibility Canada, featuring a Canadian maple leaf and two inclusive human figures representing accessibility, participation and equal opportunity across Canada. TORONTO, July 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CanadianSME, a national platform supporting entrepreneurs and small and medium-sized businesses,
Read more →CogniHoney Opens Up Its 2026 Formula: What the Four-Ingredient Label Shows About Baobab Fiber and Spermidine
Cogni Honey Publishes Updated Ingredient, Serving, Label, and Safety Information for Its Current Dietary Supplement Formula Largo, FL, July 25, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. CogniHoney is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before use, especially if currently taking prescription medications. CogniHoney has published a 2026 formula update identifying the
Read more →PDP: Public office is 'not a reward' as national assembly opens in Davao
MANILA, Philippines — Public office should never be treated as a reward, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) said on Saturday as it opened its national assembly in Davao City, where party members are set to elect new leaders and chart the organization’s direction. Addressing around 1,000 delegates from across the country, PDP Chairman Alfonso Cusi said the party remains “a party of principle, not of convenience,” and vowed to continue fighting corruption, criminality a
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