Jay Hilotin

Senior Assistant Editor

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Changes in Schengen travel rules: 10 things to know

New digital Entry/Exit System (EES) kicks in from October 12 for 29 Schengen countries

The digital Entry/Exit System (EES) applies to all non-EU nationals traveling to all Schengen countries for short stays of up to 90 days within any 180-day period. EU citizens, residents, and holders of long-stay visas or residence permits are generally exempt.

2 comets set to swing by Earth — don’t miss the show

Two comets set to make their closest passes to Earth, offering a rare celestial show

An artist's conception of two comets that will make a near-earth passes later this month. SWAN will pass closest to Earth on October 20, 2025 coming within 38.6 million km, while Lemmon will follow on October 21 at 88.5 million km, according to the University of Maryland.

Philippines earthquake: First images of damage revealed

Initial reports of damage following Magnitude 7.5 earthquake in southern Philippines

A house tilts precariously on its side after a powerful Magtitude 7.5 earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on October 10, 2025, damaging structures, cracking roads, and sending residents scrambling into the streets as aftershocks rippled across the region.

7.6 quake hits Philippines; 2 dead, evacuations ordered

Tsunami alert lifted for Philippines, Palau, Indonesia after quake

Philippine seismologists say an offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 has hit off a southern province 7.6-magnitude earth. A tsunami warning has been raised in the area.

You've heard around Wikipedia, now meet Grokpedia

The world of digital knowledge just got a new heavyweight contender: Grokpedia

Explainer: You've used Wikipedia...now meet Grokpedia, its AI-powered rival

Abu Dhabi: More footpaths, Dh42b boost to liveability

Dh42-billion plan to give citizens, residents and visitors the ultimate hangout spot

Abu Dhabi police advise cyclists to use the designated cycling lanes.

Magnitude 5.6 earthquake jolts China

Tremor strikes 210km north of Daocheng, at 1.45pm local time, as per USGS

Earthquake of magnitude 5.6 jolts Daocheng, China.

Philippines: 421 of 8K flood control dikes are 'ghosts'

Public works head reveals fake projects amid growing scrutiny of infrastructure scam

A crumbling flood control infrastructure in the Philippines: Investigations reveal that lawmakers can pocket as much as 30% to 40% of project costs as kickbacks (known as "tongpats", or "obligasyon"), while district engineers they handpick play key roles in the scheme. On October 9, 2025, Public Works Secretary Vince Dizon reported that 421 out of 8,000 flood control defences as "ghost" projects.

September third-hottest globally on record: monitor

Data aligns with a decade-long trend of rising global temperatures

Firefighters have been battling one of the most intractable Spanish wildfires in recent years as the blaze rages on.

Israel, Hamas agree on 'first phase' of Gaza peace deal

US president hails breakthrough; key issues remain unresolved

US President Donald Trump and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

DWC, Dubai's $35b airport set to become new mega-hub

DWC poised to become the largest airport, envisioned to take over DXB operations by 2032

Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC-AMIA). When completed this aviation hub will not only absorb major passenger operations from Dubai International Airport (DXB), projected to reach its capacity by 2031, but also position Dubai as a preeminent global gateway for travel, commerce, and investment.

Manila list: Prominent names on immigration lookout

Names of Escudero, Romualdez included in over two dozen high-profile figures on ILBO list

Immigration lookout list: Prominent politicians on the immigration list issued by anti-corruption probe body in Manila on Wednesday include (from left): Senator Joel Villanueva, Senator Jinggoy Estrada, former Senate President Chiz Escudero, former Speaker of the House Martin Romualdez and former Senator (now Makati Mayor) Nancy Binay.

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