Celebrating the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction 2024 and Opening of the “Are You Ready” Art Exhibition – Manila, Philippines
Date: Monday, 14 October 2024, 15:30-16:30 Venue: Music Hall, SM Mall of Asia, Manila, Philippines Taking place alongside the Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk...
Remembering October 7: Israel Observes First Year Since Hamas Attack
On Monday, Oct. 7, the world focused its attention on the first anniversary of the somber Hamas attack in southern Israel, which was commemorated with...
APMCDRR 2024: Harnessing AI, Space Tech for Disaster Resilience
MANILA, October 8, 2024 -- This year’s Asia-Pacific Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (APMCDRR) will spotlight how satellites, drones, and artificial intelligence (AI) can...
Pope Francis to Name 21 New Cardinals in December
Pope Francis announced on Sunday (Oct. 6) his intention to name 21 Catholic bishops and priests as cardinals later this year. At the end of...
APMCDRR 2024 to Empower LGUs to Harness Global Support for Stronger Communities
In line with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to enhance the disaster resilience of Filipino communities, local government units (LGUSs) are investing in disaster risk...
2024 Lam Luk Ka Bus Crash in Thailand: 20 Students and 3 Teachers Dead
At least 23 people, most of them students of a school in countryside Thailand, did not make it home after the bus they were in...
Epic Games vs. Google and Samsung: Fortnite Maker Sues Tech Giants
Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, is suing tech companies Google and Samsung, alleging illegal collusion to block competition on Samsung devices. The game publication...
A Tribute to the Legendary James Earl Jones
James Earl Jones, a name synonymous with powerful performances and a voice that resonated across generations, stands as one of the most iconic actors of...
Shooting at Allenby Crossing Claims Lives of Three Israeli Border Guards
In a tragic incident at the Allenby Crossing, located on the border between the occupied West Bank and Jordan, three Israeli border guards were shot...
[UPDATE] Apalachee High School Shooting: Alleged Shooter Identified by Authorities
Law enforcement in Georgia identified the shooter as a 14-year-old student. The GBI confirmed the name of the alleged shooter as Colt Gray during a...