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MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel on Tuesday abandoned plans to present 15 remaining witnesses in its presentation of the article on confidential funds in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, saying it would instead seek to call Duterte herself after presenting evidence on all four a…
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Gong Yoo is set to return to the Philippines for his much-awaited fan meeting, “The Long Take,” at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Nov. 21.
With homes and savings washed away, survivors of last month’s devastating floods in Nepal are seeking work abroad
With homes and savings washed away, survivors of last month’s devastating floods in Nepal are seeking work abroad
CCTV footage shows people running away as a wall of mud and water destroys buildings in a valley at the Nepal-China border in Gyirong, Tibet region, China, Aug. 26. (Social media via Reuters)
Bengaluru-based start-up Dognosis boasts an accuracy rate of 90 per cent in detecting seven major types of cancer.
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‘Of course we are worried, because it is a natural phenomenon ... If it does erupt again, we already have contingency plans in place,’ employment agencies association says
‘Of course we are worried, because it is a natural phenomenon ... If it does erupt again, we already have contingency plans in place,’ employment agencies association says
Signs promoting 5G wireless technology from Chinese technology firm Huawei are displayed at the PT Expo in Beijing on Sept. 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein, File)
Many of the ‘diaolou’ can be reached only by farm tracks and quiet paths, making cycling the ideal way to explore them
Many of the ‘diaolou’ can be reached only by farm tracks and quiet paths, making cycling the ideal way to explore them
Gantry cranes stand near stacked shipping containers at Yangshan Port outside Shanghai. © Reuters
Gantry cranes stand near stacked shipping containers at Yangshan Port outside Shanghai. © Reuters
Sabr Yessimbekov says some projects in MOUs signed between Kazakhstan and Hong Kong-mainland China delegation in June already under way
Sabr Yessimbekov says some projects in MOUs signed between Kazakhstan and Hong Kong-mainland China delegation in June already under way
No official word on which equipment will feature, but event comes just days after the end of a joint drill between the armed forces
No official word on which equipment will feature, but event comes just days after the end of a joint drill between the armed forces
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MANILA, Philippines — Budget carrier Cebu Pacific (CEB) kicked off the "Ber" months by relaunching its iconic Piso Sale, allowing budget-conscious Filipino travelers to book affordable trips and check off their bucket lists.
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Tuesday he "strongly" hopes for the resumption of dialogue between North Korea and the United States, saying the South Korean military will support it with "powerful might."
By Abishek Vishnoi, Bloomberg Markets Live reporter and strategist
Pakistan is wondering if China's enthusiasm for investing in the South Asian country's power sector is on the wane. (Nikkei montage/Source photo by Reuters)
Indonesia has reopened its main Jakarta airport and four other airports that had been closed due to volcanic ash from a series of eruptions at Mount Anak Krakatau, Transport Minister Dudy Purwagandhi said in a statement on Tuesday.
A worker remote controls humanoid robots during the one month countdown of 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) at a robot training center in Beijing, China, Monday, Aug. 10, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
OpenAI and Australia's Firmus are teaming up on data centers to meet AI demand across Southeast Asia. (Nikkei montage)
The online campaign used to focus on tackling cybercrime and hacking but has since expanded to suppress information that differs from official narratives
In the ruins of a bustling border crossing, the search goes on for signs of the lives that were swept away on that devastating day
In the ruins of a bustling border crossing, the search goes on for signs of the lives that were swept away on that devastating day
Takeshi Niinami, former chair of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives, or Keizai Doyukai, has criticized Japan’s social trend of labeling people suspected of wrongdoing as guilty before the facts are known.
Analysts are pointing to the potential unwinding of yen carry trades as a reason for the currency's strengthening. (Photo by Naoko Inoue)
GOYANG, South Korea, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- A district court on Tuesday sentenced a woman to a fine of 6 million won (US$4,500) after finding her guilty of stalking actor Hwang Jung-min.
MANILA, Philippines — The period crime thriller "Manila’s Finest" and the animated documentary "58th"emerged as the top winners at the third annual (MIFF), which concluded its four-day run at the Beverly Hilton.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is seeking to turn Malaysia's strong economic growth into gains for households and smaller businesses. (Photo by Norman Goh)
Women seek information about the expected arrival of their relatives who were aboard the Maria Candelaria, a vessel intercepted two days prior by U.S. authorities on suspicion of alleged drug trafficking, at the port in Manta, Ecuador, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Ariel Ochoa)
At the start of the year, we warned about the prospect of humanoid robots moving beyond factory floors and into military operations.
China's trade gained pace in August, though imports missed expectations, a sign that domestic demand remains tepid as the world's second-largest economy faces mounting pressure to rebalance trade.
MANILA — A Philippines-specific strategy for offshore wind development is essential to capturing long-term local jobs and economic value, according to Tomohisa Makino, Head of Wind Power Project Team (B) under the Wind Power Unit at Japanese shipping giant Mitsui O.S.K. Lines (MOL).
SEOUL, Sept. 8 (Yonhap) -- The floor leader of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) said Tuesday his party will seek ways to bolster nuclear deterrence against North Korea, criticizing the government and the ruling party for their submissive approach toward Pyongyang.
Naomi Osaka, of Japan, arrives for a match against Elena Rybakina, of Kazakhstan, during the fourth round of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Monday, Sept. 7, 2026, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)
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En esta imagen de dron difundida por la Agencia Geológica del Ministerio de Energía y Recursos Minerales de Indonesia, el volcán Anak Krakatoa arroja material volcánico, el sábado 5 de septiembre de 2026, en el Estrecho de Sunda, Indonesia. (Badan Geologi vía AP)
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MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution at the International Criminal Court (ICC) has asked judges to admit the previously recorded testimony of a key prosecution witness, saying it could provide evidence on an alleged policy of using violent crimes, including murder, to “neutralize” alleged criminals in the Philippines.
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MANILA, Philippines — The number of unemployed Filipinos surged in July, the Philippine Statistics Authority said on Tuesday.
Students work at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology's lab in Guangzhou. Hong Kong's approval of foreign and mainland Chinese academic visas is back at its pre-COVID level. © Reuters
Canberra has pledged US$708 million in extra funding for Honiara as part of the deal expected to be signed in the coming weeks
