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Equipos de rescate buscan a sobrevivientes atrapados bajo los escombros de un edificio que se derrumbó, el domingo 6 de septiembre de 2026, en Nueva Delhi, India. (AP Foto/Vipin)
KANAZAWA, Japan — In the historic Japanese city of Kanazawa, craftsmen painstakingly shape and slice blocks of ice destined to chill negronis in some of the world's trendiest bars.
At least two people were hospitalised in critical condition, and the cause of the collapse was not immediately known
At least two people were hospitalised in critical condition, and the cause of the collapse was not immediately known
Rescue workers look for the trapped survivors under the debris of a building that collapsed in New Delhi, India, Sunday, Sept. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/ Vipin)
World No 25 Lee goes down in Shenzhen to compatriot Jason Gunawan, who wins first Super 750 event after also beating world No 1 along the way
World No 25 Lee goes down in Shenzhen to compatriot Jason Gunawan, who wins first Super 750 event after also beating world No 1 along the way
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said most of Luzon and Visayas will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms on Monday because of the southwest monsoon.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines reaffirmed its affinity with fellow Pacific nations and highlighted closer collaboration with them, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said over the weekend.
Study explores how Kyiv used a series of drone strikes on airbases deep inside Russia as part of its ‘information offensive’
Study explores how Kyiv used a series of drone strikes on airbases deep inside Russia as part of its ‘information offensive’
Dennis Yip’s sprinter finishes down the field at Hanshin on Sunday as Gorgeous Win’s fifth in South Korea is the only international highlight
Dennis Yip’s sprinter finishes down the field at Hanshin on Sunday as Gorgeous Win’s fifth in South Korea is the only international highlight
United States’ Caitlin Clark shoots a free throw during the Women’s Basketball World Cup match between China and the United States in Berlin, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)
MANILA, Philippines — The camp of former Speaker Martin Romualdez appealed to the Office of the Ombudsman to give the lawmaker the opportunity to respond to any new allegations against him in the flood control investigation.
MANILA, Philippines — Taiwan stepped up its tourism campaign in the Philippines as it sought to attract more Filipino travelers, with 1,133 visitors attending a recent two-day tourism event in Makati City.
MANILA, Philippines — The inaugural 5150 Triathlon Islands of the Philippines Series heads into its finale on Sept. 20, with a deep field of veteran campaigners and emerging stars set to battle for racing supremacy in Samal Island, Davao del Norte – one of the country’s fast-rising triathlon destinations.
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Most workers here are uraemia patients who stitch for a living on the 4th storey and are kept alive with dialysis provided on floors below.
Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi has warned that Tehran would consider South Korea an enemy and could strike its economic and military interests across the Persian Gulf if Seoul joins the US-led war on Iran.
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala faces points penalty and fines if she skips the Beijing Open to play for the Philippines at the Asian Games in Nagoya without a Women's Tennis Association (WTA) exemption.
MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas ended its two-game Hana Bank Invitational with another blowout loss, following its 69-42 spanking at the hands of the Korean national five on Sunday in Suwon City, South Korea.
MANILA, Philippines — EST Cola of Thailand prevailed over Ho Chi Minh City of Vietnam in a tightly contested straight-set victory, 25-19, 26-24, 26-24, to secure a slot in the finals of the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational Conference on Sunday night at the Araneta Coliseum.
Iranian academic Mohammad Marandi has warned that Tehran would consider South Korea an enemy and could strike its economic and military interests across the Persian Gulf if Seoul joins the US-led war on Iran.
MANILA, Philippines — Nxled head coach Ettore Guidetti is taking an "it is what it is" approach as the Chameleons await their fate in the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational.
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Some content creators claim ‘there is no privacy in public places', lawyers clarify that people do not forfeit personal rights by being visible
Some content creators claim ‘there is no privacy in public places', lawyers clarify that people do not forfeit personal rights by being visible
Facing bleak employment prospects at home, some young Chinese workers are pursuing technical training abroad, but not all make it through
Facing bleak employment prospects at home, some young Chinese workers are pursuing technical training abroad, but not all make it through
JAKARTA — Thick smog has blanketed parts of Indonesia as the vast archipelago for weeks battles to contain fires that have burned large swathes of Borneo and Sumatra.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Embassy in New Delhi recently taught young Indian learners how to write "Baybayin," one of the Philippines' ancient writing systems.
MANILA, Philippines -- Needing a victory to keep its Finals hopes alive, Nxled delivered exactly that – and then had to wait.
Critics claim report in top US journal lacked quality control and used data suggesting one park had more than the entire global population
Critics claim report in top US journal lacked quality control and used data suggesting one park had more than the entire global population
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South Korea has asked Nepal to provide full support for the search for nine Koreans who remain missing after devastating floods, as the two countries discussed rescue operations, humanitarian assistance and longer-term cooperation on disaster recovery.
The film reached the milestone 33 days after opening, returning Nolan to the 10-million club he first entered with 'Interstellar' in 2014.
The Fengyun-4C’s storm-tracking abilities could provide vital early warnings about extreme weather events during the rescue operation
The Fengyun-4C’s storm-tracking abilities could provide vital early warnings about extreme weather events during the rescue operation
Democratic Party for the People (DPP) leader Yuichiro Tamaki won a third term in the Japanese opposition party’s leadership election Sunday.
Research co-authored by Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu finds labour shortages can spur, rather than slow down, productivity and growth
Research co-authored by Nobel laureate Daron Acemoglu finds labour shortages can spur, rather than slow down, productivity and growth
Jakarta – Thick smog has blanketed parts of Indonesia as the vast archipelago has spent weeks battling to contain fires that have burned large swathes of Borneo and Sumatra.
Katsutada Kaminuma probably knows more about Antarctica than anybody else in Japan.
A street in Ho Chi Minh City, pictured in October 2024. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
The suspension of operations at the airports affected 209 flights and more than 22,000 passengers
The suspension of operations at the airports affected 209 flights and more than 22,000 passengers
SEOUL, Sept. 6 (Yonhap) -- A coalition of civic groups on Sunday urged UNESCO to swiftly move forward with a long-stalled bid to list documents related to Japan's wartime sexual slavery of women on its Memory of the World Register.
MANILA, Philippines — Think tank Stratbase Institute urged the Philippine government to respond to a new claim that Batanes was “legally part” of Taiwan, warning against narratives that undermine the country’s territorial integrity.