Iran wins SCO backing against US strikes: will it be enough?
Despite strong rhetoric out of Bishkek, support from groupings like the SCO and Brics may be more symbolic than substantial, analysts say
· Dewey Sim
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Xi Jinping tells Egypt's Sisi 'external interference' in Middle East should be opposed
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Egyptian counterpart on Wednesday that "external interference" in the Middle East should be opposed, Beijing's state media reported, following talks in Cairo between the two leaders.
· Middleeasteye
Godzilla sequel in the spotlight at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival
Godzilla is getting the prime spot at this year’s Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF).
· Alyssa I. Smith
Bessent Blames China For Derailing G20 Joint Communique
The Group of 20 finance meetings in Asheville, North Carolina, concluded on Tuesday after four days of discussions among finance ministers and central bank chiefs on global trade. The news late Tuesday was that China had derailed the group's efforts to issue a joint communiqué by refusing to endorse specific languag…
· Tyler Durden
Berkshire CEO Greg Abel says Japanese bond yields not a challenge for trading houses right now
Berkshire Hathaway's CEO Greg Abel said that rising yields in Japan isn't impacting the major trading houses in the country the holding company has stakes in.
· Davis Giangiulio
FBI Now Says Past Prostitution And Theft May Not Disqualify Applicants
The FBI has reportedly loosened some of its automatic disqualifiers for prospective employees, allowing applicants with certain past conduct to be considered on a case-by-case basis, according to The Times Of India.
· Tyler Durden
Erdogan says Turkey would consider full membership of China-, Russia-led security bloc
NATO member Turkey would consider taking its relations with the China and Russia-led security bloc, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, to a higher level, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said on Wednesday.
· REUTERS
Senate impeachment court eyes adjustments in Sara Duterte trial schedule
PRESIDING OFFICER. Impeachment court presiding officer Chz Escudero at the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on August 26, 2026.
· smlocus0384
Tropical Storm Pilandok may exit PAR on September 3
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· Jee Geronimo
EU trade enforcers descend on Beijing demanding China fix ‘untenable’ imbalances
Brussels officials hold talks in the Chinese capital as they seek a commitment to reduce surging exports to the bloc
· Finbarr Bermingham
EU trade enforcers descend on Beijing demanding China fix ‘untenable’ imbalances
Brussels officials hold talks in the Chinese capital as they seek a commitment to reduce surging exports to the bloc
· Finbarr Bermingham
Temperature rise of more than 1.5 Celsius threatens Pacific, leaders say
Leaders pose for a group photo during the Pacific Islands Forum Leaders Meeting in Koror, Palau on Sept. 2. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
Barclays faces complaint over backing for power plant near world’s largest mangrove forest
Bangladeshi complainants allege Rampal power station’s pollution and climate risks threaten the Sunderbans, a world heritage site
· Matthew Pearce
Walmart’s Sam’s Club accelerates expansion in China as membership passes 10.7 million
Company to open 13 new stores this year, bringing total to 76, as value prices and exclusive goods prove to be a winning formula
· Zhu Wenqian
Sam’s Club to expand faster in China as members pass 10.7 million
Company to open 13 new stores this year, bringing total to 76, as value prices and exclusive goods prove to be a winning formula
· Zhu Wenqian
We don’t need no education, we just need board control: Hong Kong skate tweens Games bound
There are also teams in modern pentathlon, wrestling, rhythmic gymnastics and padel competing for the first time at the event in Japan
· Mike Chan
We don’t need no education, we just need board control: skate tweens Games bound
There are also teams in modern pentathlon, wrestling, rhythmic gymnastics and padel competing for the first time at the event in Japan
· Mike Chan
Chinese couple’s surgery fundraising highlights how sudden fame ignites support, backlash
Public praise for similar content creators often hinges on specific virtues, restricting how disability is portrayed
· Zoey Zhang
China couple’s surgery fundraising highlights how sudden fame ignites support, backlash
Public praise for similar content creators often hinges on specific virtues, restricting how disability is portrayed
· Zoey Zhang
Marcos: NLEX traffic situation improving as floods recede
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed optimism that the flooding in parts of North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)—which caused heavy traffic for motorists—is starting to subside.
· Allen Limos, Arlie O. Calalo
Outrage in China after woman recorded squatting on a live tortoise in Guangdong park | South China Morning Post
Experts warn that such actions can cause hidden yet critical fractures, as a tortoise’s shell is a living structure.
[In the Public Square] Two months in: Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial so far
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'Saint Seiya' anime author claims former aide embezzled $29M
TOKYO — The Japanese author of globally popular manga series "Saint Seiya," Masami Kurumada, said Wednesday he was suing a former business associate for allegedly embezzling $29 million.
· Agence France-Presse
PNP vows support for family of Batangas policeman killed in robbery bust
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) expressed grief over the death of a police officer while pursuing a robbery suspect in Balayan, Batangas.
· Izel Abanilla
South Korea coast guard searches for missing crew after tugboat sinks
In this photo provided by Busan Coast Guard, South Korean Coast Guard personnel carry out a rescue operation after a tugboat capsized off Busan, South Korea, Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026. (Busan Coast Guard via AP)
India defies Iran war oil shock to keep 8% growth on track
With tax cuts and a factory boom offsetting oil volatility, analysts expect momentum to hold – if El Nino doesn’t wreck the harvest
· Biman Mukherji
India defies Iran war oil shock to keep 8% growth on track
With tax cuts and a factory boom offsetting oil volatility, analysts expect momentum to hold – if El Nino doesn’t wreck the harvest
· Biman Mukherji
Sara Duterte trial: Prosecution considers dropping bribery case
TRIAL. Counsel for the prosecution Representative Joel Chua consults a member of the prosecution team during the continuation of the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 29, 2026.
· Dwight de Leon
Two small islands creating one big stink over ownership
Vanuatu has filed a case against France at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) seeking international recognition of its sovereignty over two small islands, amid an escalating sovereignty and maritime boundary dispute between the countries.
· Ben Bohane
Einar Tangen: Russia, China, Iran and India Build a New World Order at the SCO Summit
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Nepal’s mountain tourism industry faces ‘serious warning’ after Himalayan flood disaster
Nepal's renowned adventure tourism industry faces a sobering reality check, according to local mountain tourist associations and hostel owners, following devastating flooding on Nepal's border with China.
· Sam Meredith, Evelyn Cheng
BYD, Leapmotor buck EV market slowdown as pressure piles up on small rivals
China’s leading EV makers saw sales surge in August, with BYD up 17.8 per cent from last year and Leapmotor up 80.7 per cent
· Daniel Ren
BYD, Leapmotor buck EV market slowdown as pressure piles up on small rivals
China’s leading EV makers saw sales surge in August, with BYD up 17.8 per cent from last year and Leapmotor up 80.7 per cent
· Daniel Ren
China cracks down on AI deepfakes and clickbait cluttering WeChat, RedNote, Douyin
Clampdown sweeps across 2,400 websites and apps as cyberspace watchdog escalates fight against generative tech abuse
· Ben Jiang
China cracks down on AI deepfakes and clickbait cluttering WeChat, RedNote, Douyin
Clampdown sweeps across 2,400 websites and apps as cyberspace watchdog escalates fight against generative tech abuse
· Ben Jiang
Construction of water catchment basins in Metro Manila 'execution-ready' — MMDA
MANILA, Philippines — The 39 sites for the flood-catchment project are "execution-ready," complementing the government's vision of creating a "sponge city" to address flooding in the National Capital Region (NCR), Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
DOE: Only 0.3% collected from P24 billion in penalties vs Leviste’s Solar Philippines
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· lkyu0285
US universities curb international student internships following federal warning
The restrictions could have a major impact on Chinese students, who often pursue off-campus work experience while studying in the US
· Khushboo Razdan
US universities curb international student internships following federal warning
The restrictions could have a major impact on Chinese students, who often pursue off-campus work experience while studying in the US
· Khushboo Razdan
China cuts thousands of Japan flights as strained ties send travellers elsewhere
Mainland carriers scrap more than 30 per cent of flights to Japan as travellers turn to South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia
· Sherry Wang
China cuts thousands of Japan flights as strained ties send travellers elsewhere
Mainland carriers scrap more than 30 per cent of flights to Japan as travellers turn to South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia
· Sherry Wang
Inside Taliban-ruled Afghanistan: Five years after US exit (VIDEO)
Five years after the US withdrawal, Afghanistan is no longer a country at war in the way the world once knew it. The streets of Kabul are busy, markets are open, and the booms of airstrikes have faded away from villages that once shuddered under them. But the country that emerged from two decades of conflict is also…
· RT
Poa prepared DepEd reply to COA but unaware security officer handled confi funds
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· Dwight de Leon
Twins manager not looking to run returning reliever into ground
SEOUL, Sept. 2 (Yonhap) -- The LG Twins received a major reinforcement for their ailing bullpen in the form of Go Woo-seok, their former All-Star closer who rejoined the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) club this week after a 2 1/2-year sojourn in the United States.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Cone describes Gilas Asiad squad ‘fun to watch, little bit smaller’
MANILA, Philippines — A new-look Gilas Pilipinas left Manila and flew to Suwon, South Korea on Wednesday as the national team is scheduled to play in a two-game friendly with the Korean national squad this coming weekend as part of its build up for the Asian Games next week in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan.
· Richard Dy
Xi’s Egypt visit hints at China’s larger African vision
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· Goktug Calıskan
Lee pledges to build on Trump opening for US-N. Korea dialogue
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 …
· Ji Da-gyum
OVP under Sara Duterte seeks smaller budget for 2027, but keeps aid machines running
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· Herbie G
‘We are still Nepali’: Students in Korea rally for flood victims
More than 100 Nepali students at Hoseo University are far from home as Nepal reels from catastrophic flooding.
· Lee Seung-ku
How the SCO chips away at US power without an alliance system
The SCO’s significance is practical: it gives those who do not want their future defined in Washington a forum to coordinate and hedge
· Adriel Kasonta