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Astronomers have done something incredible — they’ve actually photographed a new planet in the making. The object, called WISPIT 2b, is what scientists call a protoplanet — a young, still-forming world that’s gathering material from the cloud of gas and dust around its parent star. Even though it’s still inContinue Reading
MANILA – When residents in a quiet town near a new Meta data center turned on their taps one morning, nothing came out. What began as an ambitious promise of digital progress quickly turned into a battle over one of humanity’s most basic needs: water. As tech giants like Meta,Continue Reading
WASHINGTON (November 2, 2025) — President Donald Trump said he has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action in Nigeria, accusing the West African nation of failing to stop the killing of Christians by extremist groups. In a post on his social media platform Truth Social, Trump warnedContinue Reading
BASILAN, Philippines (AP) — In the southern reaches of the Philippines, where stories of conflict overshadowed its natural wonders, a different Basilan is emerging — one of waterfalls, weaving looms, and warm welcomes that challenge old fears. Travelers arriving in Lamitan City, the cultural heart of Basilan, often expect tension orContinue Reading
EL FASHER, Sudan (AP) — In the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher, families have been reduced to eating leaves and animal feed. For 500 days, an estimated 260,000 people have been trapped as paramilitary fighters from the Rapid Support Forces tighten their hold, choking off food, medicine and hope.Continue Reading
MANILA — When Xanana Gusmão clasped hands with Southeast Asia’s leaders in a familiar interlocking pose Sunday, it was more than a photo opportunity. For the former resistance fighter turned prime minister, it was the realization of a dream that took nearly a generation to fulfill — East Timor’s formalContinue Reading
After a brief absence, the climate pattern known as La Niña has returned — and forecasters say it could play a major role in shaping this winter’s weather. La Niña is part of the natural climate cycle called the El Niño–Southern Oscillation (ENSO), which alternates between warmer and cooler seaContinue Reading
