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China has been urged to stop keeping beverage makers sweet and instead declare war on sugar-rich drinks through taxation, as the country moves to align its regulatory framework with global health promotion trends. A sugar tax has been proposed by experts and state media outlets, who argue that an ongoing overhaul of…
Voters are squarely blaming the Labor government and its most recent budget for the cost-of-living crisis, as 42 per cent of people single out the government as responsible.
JD Vance’s response to the midterm defeat suggests a once-untouchable Republican consensus may be starting to crack.
YEOSU, South Korea, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean badminton star An Se-young w...
German company's freight unit will strengthen its position near Khor Fakkan and Fujairah, MEA chief executive says
SEVENTEEN years after the enactment of the Climate Change Act of 2009, Senator Loren Legarda is calling for a climate action — one that goes beyond surviving disasters and enables Filipinos to build livelihoods, secure food and water supplies, and pursue better opportunities.
PORTLAND, Oregon — Victor Wembanyama scored 29 points and led the San Antonio Spurs to a 125-103 blowout win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday night.
With a decisive rejection of Trumpism, US voters have given Democrats one more chance — they better not blow it.
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) conducted a Gender Sensitivity Training for Media on Oct. 15, 2026 at the CHR Central Office, advancing a broader approach to media safety that recognizes journalists as professionals responsible for human rights-based reporting and as rights-holders entitled to protection from g…
TEHRAN — Two oil tankers caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting mines, Iran's Revolutionary Guards said on Sunday, according to state news agency IRNA.
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Seoul is hauling out the holly as the city's major department stores unveil seasonal decorations to attract visitors ahead of the holiday. Each retailer is showcasing its take on Christmas, from luxury brand collaborations to elaborate Christmas markets and immersive installations. Many have already set up seasonal …
PROMOTING a better understanding of land ownership and helping the public recognize risks in property transactions took center stage at the Land Title Mastery Masterclass and launch of the e-book “About My Title” on Oct. 24, 2026, at Aberdeen Court, Quezon Avenue, Quezon City.
Cray Wanderers host Stockport County in the FA Cup first round, with 112 league places separating the two sides.
PHOENIX — Devin Booker scored 24 points, including seven straight to break a late tie, and the Phoenix Suns held off the Houston Rockets 102-99 on Saturday night.
Tyler Kolek — who questioned Taylor Swift’s Knicks fandom during an NBA 2K League livestream — may never, ever, ever hear the end of it from Swifties.
قوه قضائیه جمهوری اسلامی سه نفر از بازداشتشدگان اعتراضات دیماه را به اتهام "مشارکت در اقدام عملیاتی برای اسرائیل، آمریکا و گروههای متخاصم" اعدام کرد. دیوان عالی کشور این احکام را پیشتر تایید کرده بود.
عراقچی در ایکس نوشت: «یا خواستههایی را که ایران پیشتر مطرح کرده بود بپذیرید یا جنگ را انتخاب کنید.» ترامپ به سیانان گفت تا مذاکرات پیشرفت داشته باشد، "بسیار بعید" است ناچار شود دستور جنگ دوباره با ایران را صادر کند.
وزیر دفاع اسرائیل گفت کار این کشور با ایران هنوز به پایان نرسیده است. او حکومت ایران را متهم کرد که در پی دستیابی به سلاح اتمی است و همزمان به حزبالله هشدار داد در صورت ازسرگیری جنگ ایران، از آتشافروزی خودداری کند.
“David brings a deep love for the Jewish people and extensive leadership experience to The Jewish Agency,” Maj.-Gen. (Res.) Doron Almog, Chairman of the Executive of The Jewish Agency, said.
Beit Alfa’s ancient synagogue was built during the Byzantine period, at the end of the fifth century CE, approximately 1,500 years ago. The mosaic floor was discovered in 1928.
The materials also include documents concerning Operation Honio, during which an Israeli team rescued 65 Jews from Port Said, Egypt, in November 1956.
Scott Laux, a second-year member of the elite squadron, will not take part in any further performances this season.
South Korea’s sweeping deal with US President Donald Trump was already under strain, with investment delays holding back progress on nuclear cooperation. Now, the Democrats’ midterm landslide has introduced another complication for Seoul: a divided Washington that could make both sides of the deal harder to deliver.…
WITH the growing global demands for bamboo products, the Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI), the country’s premier agency on bamboo research and development, invites bamboo industry stakeholders to join the International Bamboo Congress (IBC) from Sep…
KRAKOW, Poland — Six people were killed and at least 15 wounded on Saturday when a gunman opened fire in the landmark historic center of Poland's second city of Krakow, in the country's deadliest shooting in decades.
Coalition forces says four Houthi missiles destroyed over Saudi airspace The Saudi-led coalition forces intercepted and destroyed two cruise missiles over the Riyadh and southern regions of the kingdom, spokesman for the coalition, Major General Turki al-Malki said on X. Minutes earlier, in another post on X, he sai…
SA's premier says the government will introduce regulation making it mandatory for inspectors to leave a physical ticket on the car or hand it to the driver.
WATCH: At least six killed in shooting in Polish city of Krakow, police say
THE Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is offering emergency loan to qualified members and pensioners in Albay, Camarines Norte, and Naga, following the declaration of a state of calamity in the affected areas due to the increase in dengue cases and related deaths in Albay and Naga, and the impacts of the El…
Fiji Bulikula level at half-time but Jillaroos ease away after breakHosts to meet New Zealand in next weekend’s final5th minute (Australia 0-0 Fiji): The Jillaroos have weathered some serious attack from Fiji but they’ve got the ball back and now try to settle. They are yet to break out of their own half. They final…
The Jillaroos try to take down Fiji in the Women's Rugby League World Cup semifinals before the Kangaroos endeavour to join them in reaching the men's decider as they meet Samoa. Follow live.
No first graders arrived this year at Deungmyeong Elementary School in western Seoul. The school is now facing a merger, and a similar situation is playing out across South Korea, where the smallest incoming class on record is expected to start elementary school next spring. The number of new elementary school stude…
South Korean banks are shifting their focus from aggressive growth to capital efficiency and higher-quality earnings, helping them maintain strong credit profiles despite rising shareholder payouts and government pressure to expand corporate lending, according to Fitch Ratings. "Competition used to focus more on mar…
The visit reflects UAE leader’s commitment to the people of the UAE
THE Department of Education (DepEd), Commission on Higher Education (CHED), and Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (Tesda) are expanding opportunities for Filipino learners through One Education,
Diwali is one of Hinduism's most significant celebrations
Unveiled at Sharjah International Book Fair, Al Julanda tells the story of a 19th-century Al Qasimi figure whose life was marked by adventure, exile and lost love
Some wealthy Hong Kong investors are looking beyond Asia for property, as they seek to diversify their holdings across currencies and jurisdictions as part of a broader approach to wealth preservation. The Swiss Alpine resort village of Andermatt offers one example of the appeal. Prime residential prices there rose …
Mumbai facility is part of Reliance Industries, owner of world’s biggest oil refinery and funder of controversial mega-zooThe Prince of Wales’s Earthshot prize will host its forthcoming annual awards ceremony at a venue owned by the billionaire Ambani family conglomerate, drawing criticism from conservationists over…
As AI exposes flaws in IT systems and geopolitics plays out on the cyber frontline, some experts say the events of recent weeks could soon be a common occurrenceAlex Pearce was doing the morning rounds at his fruit and vegetable wholesale business in London on Monday last week when he noticed something odd.The defro…
An exclusive extract from his memoir• Read an interview with Willie Nelson hereLongevity is a blessing and also a burden. A blessing because you get to hang around to see your grandkids and maybe even your great-grandkids. But a burden because every day it seems like another friend has passed. Grieving becomes a ful…
With the global tide turning against him, the US president’s lame duck status could still aggravate old tensions and spark new explosionsIt was a victory for the world, too. People in the many countries that suffered pain, loss and cruel indignities at the hands of Donald Trump over the past two chaotic, fearful yea…
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The Ark Invest CEO said there was a "wall of worry" gripping markets right now.
South Korean brokerages are set to offer virtually round-the-clock trading in US stocks from Dec. 6, by combining Nasdaq's expanded 23-hour trading schedule with an additional hour through alternative trading platform Blue Ocean. According to financial industry sources, Korean brokerages and the Korea Securities Dep…
Filipino tennis veteran Niño Alcantara reflects on two decades of sacrifice, a historic junior Grand Slam triumph, and the life-changing perspective of fatherhood
Tiffany Chadha says surrogate mother gave them 'greatest gift'
THE Department of Finance (DOF) has secured 212.7 million Euros (around P14.98 billion) worth of financing from the World Bank — International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (WB-IBRD) to improve water security, supply, and sanitation in underserved areas in the Philippines.
The charming red brick house did not attract a genuine bid at auction, and passed in on a vendor bid before negotiations ensued.
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