Society & Culture

Explainer: What is Ramadan and why does it require Muslims to fast?

Ramadan, a holy month of fasting in Islam, begins this week, and asks Muslims to give thanks to God for the sustenance the Earth provides

Mar 11, 2024 7:39 PM PHT

Explainer: What is Ramadan and why does it require Muslims to fast?

Stone tools in Ukraine offer oldest evidence of humans in Europe

Mar 7, 2024 9:24 PM PHT

Stone tools in Ukraine offer oldest evidence of humans in Europe

mining in the Philippines

There’s gold in Sagada, but miners barely get by. Now they want more support.

Feb 24, 2024 8:00 AM PHT

There’s gold in Sagada, but miners barely get by. Now they want more support.

Women take part in Japan’s 1,250-year-old ‘naked festival’ for first time

Feb 22, 2024 9:39 PM PHT

Women take part in Japan’s 1,250-year-old ‘naked festival’ for first time

Chinese New Year

Welcoming the Year of the Dragon: Lunar New Year Celebrations

Feb 10, 2024 2:22 PM PHT

Welcoming the Year of the Dragon: Lunar New Year Celebrations

Peru unveils 2000-year-old giant cat etching at famous Nazca site