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Chinese BBNJ declaration won’t diminish PH rights over WPS –DFA

MANILA – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday said China’s implementation of the United Nations High Seas Treaty would not “diminish nor forfeit” the Philippines’ maritime zones in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The statement…

Options on SpaceX shares start trading in heavy volume

SpaceX options debut in record volume, signaling strong investor interest

Options on SpaceX shares start trading

Top 5 Trusted Gaming Inventory Platforms Compared for Instant Transactions

The virtual economy of digital assets has expanded rapidly, turning game skins and virtual items into highly profitable products. For players looking to make fast cash sales, choosing the right trading platform matters. Automated bots have…

Philippines vows to block structures at Scarborough Shoal amid fears of Chinese expansion

A floating Chinese platform at Scarborough Shoal has revived fears in the Philippines that Beijing could be taking another incremental step towards turning one of the South China Sea’s most sensitive disputed features into a permanent…

Samsung Galaxy Gets Starring Role in ‘Spider Man: Brand New Day’

One of the stars of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s latest entry in its “Spider-Man” franchise has little spoken dialogue, but may end up stealing a few scenes. Samsung’s Galaxy phones are used by character Ned Leeds (played by Jacob…

Indonesia targets 100 ecosystem work payment schemes in 2026

The Environment Ministry aims to expand Indonesia’s payment for ecosystem services (PES) program, locally ...

Nearly all children are exposed to the lasting health impacts of climate change, UNICEF says

As the effects of climate change intensify, children around the world are exposed, in varying degrees, to both natural and human-induced hazards that can have a significant impact on their lives.

Trust in health insurers rises among Filipinos — study

MANILA, Philippines – Despite persistent concerns over them, health insurers have emerged as among the most trusted players in the Philippine health care system, according to a new study by Bain & Company. In its 2026 study on the state of…

Musk's SpaceX buys AI coding start-up for $60bn days after IPO

Elon Musk's rocket company has agreed to buy Cursor, which uses AI to automate the process of writing code.

The Download: the first brain implant power user and South Korea’s AI obsession

This is today’s edition of The Download , our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. This man with ALS is the first “power user” of a brain implant that lets him speak Casey Harrell has…