The internationally acclaimed pop superstar Lady Gaga is expecting her first child with the pop star’s fiancé, Michael Polansky. The couple just went for a quiet walk with their newborn in Northern California, and the couple shared some public photos in their baby’s first book, showing the first public portrait of Gaga as a mom. The couple have agreed not …

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s acceptance of an invitation of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on September 12th and 13th, 2026, places the Philippines at a crossroads where Southeast Asian issues meet the clarion call of the Global South.  President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is the chairman of the group of 10 ASEAN nations for 2026 and Marcos is attending …

The expanded BRICS enters 2026 with greater economic weight but also greater internal complexity. For India as chair of the group, it is not just about expanding the membership of BRICS but about expanding them as members. To be useful to businesses, investors, and developing economies is implemented. That demands not only finding alternatives to the US dollar, but also …

Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s annual salary package is on the verge of being raised from S$2.2 million to S$3.6 million, bringing the Singapore PM salary back into the spotlight of the national conversation on political pay, public service and affordability. The changes to the package are effective from 15 October 2026 and comes after an independent study of Singapore’s …

The 18th edition of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi marks a pragmatic stage in their financial approach. The members have not been looking at adopting a single currency for BRICS countries but are focusing on ‘interoperable payment systems’ and ‘local currencies’ for cross-border trade. The change is significant for volatile and risk-averse developing markets. The model is not an …

The Juicy Luicy cancellation of the concert in Batam, on September 5, has triggered the interest of Indonesian fans regarding the group’s cancellation. The last-minute cancellation evolved into a public spat over travel arrangements, overcharges for “excess baggage” and conflicting versions of events from the band and organizer. The big question for fans now is easy: will there be a …

Seeking tickets for a big concert in the Philippines can be a race against thousands of other fans. You’ll never know how quickly high-demand K-pop tickets can go that quickly as Bruno Mars’ The Romantic Tour is set to hit the Philippine Arena and BTS’ ARIRANG shows are doing just that, so it’s better to know how the Ticketmaster PH …

Vice President JD Vance became one of the primary Wild Card icons of the first-ever Republican Party national midterm convention, giving an obviously pro-Donald Trump keynote speech while subtly clearing an early path to his own forays into national politics as a Republican. View this post on Instagram A post shared by C-SPAN (@cspan) Loyalty to Trump, Preparation for 2028 …

The round-the-clock turmoil in the Strait of Hormuz has demonstrated the fragility of energy markets to choke points in the sea. European prices for liquefied natural gas have jumped since supplies from the Middle East have been constrained and Asian buyers turned to other regions as well. The Azerbaijan strategic significance comes from there. The significance that Azerbaijan can move …

Films enthusiasts nationwide will be able to enjoy cinema at a fraction of the price on the first National Cinema Day with a theme, ‘Act 2026’ on September 12, 2026, on Saturday. All participating cinemas will participate in regular movie ticket sales for just ₱100 for one day of 2D movie-going. The nationwide event is organized by industry and government …