On Friday, December 16, Twitter’s unprecedented suspension of at least five journalists on allegations that they disclosed Elon Musk’s real-time location attracted quick outrage from government officials, advocacy groups, and press organizations throughout the world. Officials from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and the European Union criticized the suspensions, with some claiming that the platform threatened journalistic freedom. Critics saw …

The search for the remaining 12 campers buried by a catastrophic landslide in Malaysia on Friday, December 16, at an unregistered campground resumed for a second day, but heavy nighttime rains hindered the effort, officials said. At least 21 people, including five children, were killed when a landslide tore down tents in Batang Kali, a popular highland location approximately 50 …

The long-awaited James Cameron film Avatar: The Way of Water grossed $17 million on its opening night in the United States and Canada, December 15, according to distributor Walt Disney Co. Since its release on Wednesday, December 14, the sequel to the highest-grossing film of all time has collected $50,4 million in worldwide sales at cinemas throughout the world. Black …

Angelina Jolie will resign from her position as special envoy for the UN refugee agency (UNHCR) but will continue her humanitarian work, the United Nations said on Friday, December 16. Jolie, who has completed over sixty field postings throughout her 21-year tenure with UNHCR, expressed a desire to continue working with refugees outside of the global organization. “I will continue …

Saturday, December 17, funeral facilities in China’s capital Beijing, a population of 22 million, rushed to meet up with burial and cremation requests as personnel and drivers testing positive for the new coronavirus phoned in sick. China quickly modified its COVID-19 management rules more than a week ago, following an announcement that the Omicron strain had diminished and huge public …

David Licauco has just emerged as one of the hottest heartthrobs of this generation. Along with his alluring appearance, he had everyone in awe as Fidel on “Maria Clara at Ibarra.” Fans of the Kapuso actor, who also acted in “Heartful Cafe” and “Mano Po Legacy: The Family Fortune,” have been gushing over him on social media. Here are six …

Officials in Indonesia are attempting to allay fears that a new legislation prohibiting extramarital sex may spoil the vacations of international visitors in Bali. Indonesians caught engaging in extramarital sex might be sentenced to up to a year in prison, according to legislation enacted last week by the nation’s legislature. The new criminal code, which must yet be ratified by …

Boy Abunda, a veteran talk show presenter, just inked a new deal with GMA Network. With this move, he will be returning to the network where he began his career in 1994. On Thursday, December 15, GMA announced the news on Instagram, posting images of the contract signing. Network executives Lilybeth Rasonable and Janine Piad-Nacar were also present for the …

ESPN reported on Thursday, December 15 that Golden State superstar guard Stephen Curry may miss a few weeks due to a left shoulder injury sustained during Wednesday night’s game (Friday, December 16, Manila time). Curry has a labral injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, as reported by The Athletic on Thursday night. Curry was injured while attempting a …

After a landslide struck a campground in Selangor state early on Friday morning, the Malaysian fire service reported that two persons had killed and 51 were still missing. Search operations are underway. The landslide in Selangor state, on the outskirts of the capital, Kuala Lumpur, occurred at around 3 a.m. (1900 GMT) on the side of a road near a …