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MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang responds to criticisms made by Vice President Sara Duterte blaming the country’s suffering on the Marcos administration, stressing that the work continues.
World No 18 says she loves the Games environment, will be favourite in Aichi-Nagoya in absence of China’s Zheng Qinwen, Japan’s Naomi Osaka
World No 18 says she loves the Games environment, will be favourite in Aichi-Nagoya in absence of China’s Zheng Qinwen, Japan’s Naomi Osaka
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) forecasted cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms in Metro Manila and other areas because of the southwest monsoon.
BYD's new Brazilian electric vehicle production capacity in Camacari, Bahia. The Chinese automaker is betting on local production to complement its annual export target. © Reuters
MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers on Monday welcomed the filing of a plunder case and the issuance of an arrest warrant against former Speaker Martin Romualdez, but warned that the flood control corruption probe should not end with him.
A woman pushes a cart past a Deyunshe theater, part of the comedy group founded by Guo Degang, in Beijing, Saturday, Aug. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)
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Taiwanese defence minister says exchanges with the US are ‘even more extensive than you might imagine’
Taiwanese defence minister says exchanges with the US are ‘even more extensive than you might imagine’
Coco Gauff has praised the impact Alex Eala is making on sport in the Philippines, likening her popularity to that of legendary boxer Manny Pacquiao.
The preliminary ruling targets a vital material that Chinese manufacturers have historically imported from Japan and comes amid continued bilateral friction
The preliminary ruling targets a vital material that Chinese manufacturers have historically imported from Japan and comes amid continued bilateral friction
LAS PIN̈AS CITY — The Altas of the University of Perpetual Help System Dalta are all set to face the challenge as the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament begins on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2026 at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City.
Tehran – Iran’s foreign ministry on Monday warned South Korea against military deployment or involvement in U.S. operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such a move would have “serious consequences“.
TEHRAN — Iran's foreign ministry on Monday warned South Korea against military deployment or involvement in US operations in the Strait of Hormuz, saying such a move would have "serious consequences."
Geopolitical tensions and US dollar concerns have seen Shanghai and Hong Kong step up efforts to build gold storage infrastructure
Geopolitical tensions and US dollar concerns have seen Shanghai and Hong Kong step up efforts to build gold storage infrastructure
Russia and North Korea opened the first road bridge linking the two countries on Monday, coming after months of construction delays.
Russia and North Korea opened the first road bridge linking the two countries on Monday, coming after months of construction delays.
Second-phase trials with Contrails.org will target ultra-long-haul Asia and transpacific routes, building on early tests that reduced contrail warming impact by about 40 per cent
Second-phase trials with Contrails.org will target ultra-long-haul Asia and transpacific routes, building on early tests that reduced contrail warming impact by about 40 per cent
The US has rejected Abdul Hadi Awang’s claim that it offered help to change Malaysia’s political leadership during Obama’s visit in 2014
The US has rejected Abdul Hadi Awang’s claim that it offered help to change Malaysia’s political leadership during Obama’s visit in 2014
MANILA, Philippines — A week before the first parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), a civil society group expressed opposition to the alleged militarization of what it described as a “historic democratic vote.”
Senator-judge Erwin Tulfo on Monday questioned the prosecution’s plan to drop key witnesses Colonel Raymund Lachica and Colonel Dennis Nolasco, stressing the need to determine if Vice President Sara Duterte was involved in the alleged misuse of confidential funds. Presiding Officer Francis Escudero clarified that th…
MANILA, Philippines — Election lawyer Romulo Macalintal has asked Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian to allow him and other concerned stakeholders to appear before the Senate plenary or its relevant committees to discuss their stand on measures seeking to postpone the November 2, 2026 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabat…
The discounts underscore Tesla’s sliding output and fading demand, as analysts warn of intensifying EV price battles
The discounts underscore Tesla’s sliding output and fading demand, as analysts warn of intensifying EV price battles
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back met with his Philippine counterpart on Monday to discuss regional security issues and ways to boost bilateral arms cooperation, Seoul's defense ministry said.
BRUSSELS (AP) — A Belgian-Chinese man has been taken into custody on suspicion of industrial espionage after allegedly transferring trade secrets about semiconductor production to China, Belgian prosecutors said Monday.
After an IUCN listing, black-market prices for the viper soared past US$150,000 each, but Chen refused all offers to sell them
After an IUCN listing, black-market prices for the viper soared past US$150,000 each, but Chen refused all offers to sell them
TV series backed by Ministry of State Security and depicting espionage across Taiwan Strait proves ratings hit at its launch
TV series backed by Ministry of State Security and depicting espionage across Taiwan Strait proves ratings hit at its launch
Connection across Tumen River is further sign of closer ties between the two countries since start of war in Ukraine
UK band will play 16 shows across Perth, Melbourne and Sydney, as well as five shows in Saitama
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Battery electric vehicles' share of sales in India declined 0.3 percentage points in August from the previous month to 7.6%, data show, but was still up from 5.8% in August 2025. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters and Getty Images)
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SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- Shin Sang-woo, head coach of the South Korean women's national football team competing at this month's Asian Games, said Monday he wants to make history for the country and bring home its first gold medal from the continental competition.
Only 1,560 registered and walk-in patrons arrived at Po Pin Chau on Saturday and Sunday, despite 3,230 people making bookings to see the Hong Kong tourist site.
Capital boost strengthens buffers of financial institutions, but stronger fiscal support is needed to reignite credit demand: analysts
Capital boost strengthens buffers of financial institutions, but stronger fiscal support is needed to reignite credit demand: analysts
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
In less than an hour on Monday, the Japanese currency jumped nearly 2 yen to its highest level against the U.S. dollar since late February. (Photo by Takaki Kashiwabara)
SEOUL, Sept. 7 (Yonhap) -- The leaders of South Korea's ruling and main opposition parties met separately with the Vietnamese parliamentary chief Monday to discuss ways to bolster bilateral exchanges.
House Speaker Martin Romualdez hears the decision of members of Congress to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives in Quezon City in Manila, Philippines, Wednesday, Feb.5, 2025. (AP Photo/Gerard Carreon, File)
Krafton Chair Chang Byung-Gyu met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Friday to discuss cooperation in gaming, technology and digital entertainment.