Mastering the game: 2 Chinese senior statesmen steal show at World Masters Athletics meet
Lyu Mingpu, 92, and Ding Ming, 10 years younger, prove athletic ambition can last a lifetime as they win three gold medals in South Korea
· Stephy Zhang
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Chinese-German team builds ultra-sensitive ‘floating compass’ to hunt dark matter
The device detects vanishingly weak magnetic signals, such as those produced by the human brain, and can operate at room temperature
· Zhang Tong
Chinese-German team builds ultra-sensitive ‘floating compass’ to hunt dark matter
The device detects vanishingly weak magnetic signals, such as those produced by the human brain, and can operate at room temperature
· Zhang Tong
Migrant chief visits family of second seafarer killed in Hormuz attack
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac visited the family of the second Filipino seafarer who died in the attack on the M/T Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz.
· Dan Madrazo
Chinese man, Nepali woman found alive 10 days after flood
The man, named only as Luhaitao, was pulled out of a tunnel, while Chandrika Shrestha, 64, was rescued from her buried home
· Agence France-Presse
Chinese man, Nepali woman found alive 10 days after flood
The man, named only as Luhaitao, was pulled out of a tunnel, while Chandrika Shrestha, 64, was rescued from her buried home
· Agence France-Presse
Canada and China thaw continues as militaries hold first talks in 8 years amid US pressure
The resumption of talks between the two armed forces comes as Ottawa reaches out to Beijing following a series of spats with Donald Trump
· Orange Wang
Canada and China thaw continues as militaries hold first talks in 8 years amid US pressure
The resumption of talks between the two armed forces comes as Ottawa reaches out to Beijing following a series of spats with Donald Trump
· Orange Wang
2,000 cases of suspected food poisoning from Indonesia's free school meals
Students who fell ill receive medical treatment at a hospital in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia. (AP Photo: Jusuf Aydin)
LTFRB maps out plan to maximize public assistance in flooded expressways
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) ordered its regional offices (ROs) to coordinate with expressway operators for the timely dissemination of traffic status updates within their respective jurisdictions.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Singapore investigates racism related to Nepal-Tibet disaster, Air India investment
Minister K Shanmugam has asked police to look at an ‘online mob’ after various comments, including missing Singaporeans being ‘not our own’
· CNA
Singapore investigates racism related to Nepal-Tibet disaster, Air India investment
Minister K Shanmugam has asked police to look at an ‘online mob’ after various comments, including missing Singaporeans being ‘not our own’
· CNA
M1ss Jade So makes herstory, reaches ‘Drag Race Down Under vs the World’ finale
MANILA, Philippines — Filipina drag artist M1ss Jade So is one step away from making history after advancing to the Top 4 grand finale of the inaugural Drag Race Down Under vs the World.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
FACT CHECK: Sara Duterte not in handcuffs for grave threats arrest; circulating photo is altered
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· emanatlao0359
Casi 2.000 enferman por presunta intoxicación ligada a comidas escolares gratis en Indonesia
Estudiantes que enfermaron presuntamente por una intoxicación alimentaria tras ingerir las comidas gratuitas de su escuela, reciben atención médica en un hospital en Sidoarjo, Java Oriental, Indonesia, el 2 de septiembre de 2026. (AP Foto/Jusuf Aydin)
· Niniek Karmini
Asia-Pacific media outlets forge new partnerships ahead of Shenzhen Apec summit
SCMP and Nanfang Media Group have signed an MOU to deepen media cooperation, as the southern tech hub prepares to welcome regional leaders
· Coco Feng
Asia-Pacific media outlets forge new partnerships ahead of Shenzhen Apec summit
SCMP and Nanfang Media Group have signed an MOU to deepen media cooperation, as the southern tech hub prepares to welcome regional leaders
· Coco Feng
War on Earth could spill over to the moon, Chinese space scientists warn
Study models how geopolitical tension could extend into orbit with rival spacecraft dogfighting, evading each other or blocking strategic routes
· Ling Xin
War on Earth could spill over to the moon, Chinese space scientists warn
Study models how geopolitical tension could extend into orbit with rival spacecraft dogfighting, evading each other or blocking strategic routes
· Ling Xin
Heavy monsoon rains over Luzon through Tuesday – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — The southwest monsoon or "habagat" is expected to bring 50 to 100 millimeters of rain over several areas in Luzon through Tuesday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Saturday.
· Dan Madrazo
Nearly 2,000 fall ill in suspected food poisoning linked to Indonesia's free school meals program
Students who fell ill allegedly due to food poisoning after consuming free meals at their school receive medical treatment at a hospital in Sidoarjo, East Java, Indonesia, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Jusuf Aydin)
· Niniek Karmini
Ukraine war: how escalating attacks are upending lives in Kyiv
Russia is now using more jet-powered drones, which are faster and harder for Ukraine to intercept than propeller-powered models
· Reuters
Ukraine war: how escalating attacks are upending lives in Kyiv
Russia is now using more jet-powered drones, which are faster and harder for Ukraine to intercept than propeller-powered models
· Reuters
5 years after sweeping ban, China’s tutoring industry still bleeding parents dry
Five years ago, China imposed a sweeping ban on for-profit academic tutoring. But the sector has quietly made a comeback amid intense parental demand
· He Huifeng
5 years after sweeping ban, China’s tutoring industry still bleeding parents dry
Five years ago, China imposed a sweeping ban on for-profit academic tutoring. But the sector has quietly made a comeback amid intense parental demand
· He Huifeng
English Museum to Repatriate Colonial-Era Human Remains
After years of negotiations, a British museum has agreed to return a colonial-era collection of human remains to the Indigenous Naga people of the Indian subcontinent, Naga representatives said on Saturday.
· Pragati K B
UAE keep Women’s Asia Cup hopes alive with Khushi Sharma cheering from the sidelines | The National
The UAE crushed Indonesia to keep alive their hopes of a semi-final place at the Women’s Asia Cup – then reminded one of their injured colleagues she remains firmly in their thoughts.
· Paul Radley
Japan and the Philippines deepen cooperation in health care
ON Aug. 19, 2026, the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan and the Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines held the 4th Joint Committee Meeting on Healthcare in Manila. The meeting highlighted the continuous partnership on health care and the two countries’ deepening cooperation, focusing on three areas the Philippine…
· The Manila Times
China’s Zhang Ziyu a towering presence on debut, but US win World Cup basketball clash
The 19-year-old centre holds her own against WNBA stars with team-high 13 points, shares ‘iconic moment’ with Paige Bueckers after the match
· Stephy Zhang
China’s Zhang Ziyu a towering presence on debut, but US win World Cup basketball clash
The 19-year-old centre holds her own against WNBA stars with team-high 13 points, shares ‘iconic moment’ with Paige Bueckers after the match
· Stephy Zhang
MOVE becomes IATA-accredited agent in PH, expanding flight choices for travelers
AIRASIA MOVE (MOVE), Asia’s best travel booking app, has been accredited by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the Philippines, strengthening its airline partnerships and giving Filipino and international travelers more choice when flying to and from the Philippines, while supporting greater conne…
· The Manila Times
Rich Dad, Poor Dad author’s vast debts spark awe – and some bitterness – in China
Robert Kiyosaki’s claim to be US$1.2 billion in debt has sparked heated debate in China, where property investors have suffered steep losses
· Zhu Wenqian
Rich Dad, Poor Dad author’s vast debts spark awe – and some bitterness – in China
Robert Kiyosaki’s claim to be US$1.2 billion in debt has sparked heated debate in China, where property investors have suffered steep losses
· Zhu Wenqian
How ‘Filipiñana’s’ slow burn exposes the Philippines’ class divide
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· jgalang0350
Philippine Vice-President Duterte-Carpio posts bail over alleged Marcos death threat
The legal battle threatens Duterte-Carpio’s 2028 presidential bid as a Senate impeachment trial reaches the 10th week
· Agence France-Presse
Philippine Vice-President Duterte-Carpio posts bail over alleged Marcos death threat
The legal battle threatens Duterte-Carpio’s 2028 presidential bid as a Senate impeachment trial reaches the 10th week
· Agence France-Presse
Skills needed to outpace AI among topics discussed at Global Education Summit in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
Two-day event co-organised by SCMP Learn and HSBC Premier features insights from educators, policymakers and C-suite executives.
Malaysia’s PAS eyes new pecking order as it rekindles ties with Umno
Analysts say their renewed courtship gives Umno greater leverage over Anwar while allowing both sides to test cooperation limits
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia’s PAS eyes new pecking order as it rekindles ties with Umno
Analysts say their renewed courtship gives Umno greater leverage over Anwar while allowing both sides to test cooperation limits
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Ohio State pays $2.1M settlement as it admits researcher had ‘inappropriate foreign affiliations’ to China
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· Fox News
New reality for China’s entertainment sector as AI drama goes prime time
Fully AI-generated, 30-episode Journey to the West series debuts, as shifting production economics transform the industry
· Wency Chen
New reality for China’s entertainment sector as AI drama goes prime time
Fully AI-generated, 30-episode Journey to the West series debuts, as shifting production economics transform the industry
· Wency Chen
Warmer winter awaits S. Korea as El Nino expected to get stronger
South Korea is likely to experience a warmer winter this year due to a stronger El Nino, which is expected to persist until February, according to the weather agency Friday.
· Park Jun-hee
Kirin pours Hyoketsu into Korea’s RTD boom
Japanese brewer bets on lighter flavors and HiteJinro’s local reach in a market growing five times faster than global average
· No Kyung-min
What sex doll showrooms say about Korea's once-hidden market
From offline retail to at-home disposal services, sex doll market continues to expand while legal safeguards lag, concerns persist over access to products resembling minors
· Choi Jae-hee
‘Survivable pockets’: Australian tunnel expert arrives in Nepal, hopeful of more rescues
Kathmandu: An Australian tunnelling expert who helped to orchestrate the extraordinary rescue of two workers from a hydropower tunnel in northern Nepal is headed for the disaster zone, firmly believing there is still hope of finding more survivors trapped hundreds of metres below the earth.
· Michael McGowan
Philippines vice president posts bail in threats case
Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte shows a document to reporters at the Quezon city justice hall Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, after an arrest warrant was issued on charges that she publicly threatened to have the president and two other people assassinated. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
· Teresa Cerojano
Lee touts record-high exports after surpassing 2025 annual record
SEOUL, Sept. 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday shared on social media a report from the customs chief showing that South Korea's cumulative exports so far this year had already surpassed last year's annual record.
· Oh Seok-min
Thais slurp up Japan-style Sanuki udon noodles
Pongpan Pattapan makes udon noodles at his restaurant, Seto Sanuki Udon, in Phuket, Thailand. (Photo by Shota Manda)
· Staff Writer
China expands currency swap with Egypt as trade ties reach new heights
New factory and energy projects in Suez zone back gradual shift away from US dollar in bilateral investment
· Jevans Nyabiage