In flood-hit Philippines, ‘out of touch’ Marcos slammed for private birthday serenade
Observers say the public backlash was directed at Marcos’ ‘perceived insensitivity’ in light of the floods and related corruption scandal
· Raissa Robles
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Marcos’ singing clip strikes wrong chord in flood-hit Philippines
Observers say the public backlash was directed at Marcos’ ‘perceived insensitivity’ in light of the floods and related corruption scandal
· Raissa Robles
Gen Z ‘Chinamaxxers’ fantasise about life in China. This journalist and this artist can never go back there
A graphic novel by Melissa Chan and Badiucao imagines China and the US at war in 2035. They hope to remind young people that ‘authoritarianism everywhere is bad’
· Kat Wong
Border area between Nepal and China where 33 Australians are missing still almost entirely cut off
Majority of missing Australians were near Gyirong Port minutes before impact. Rescuers say the area is now destroyed, covered in metres of silt and debris
· Cait Kelly
India rejects ruling on water-sharing treaty with Pakistan by international court
The court says India must uphold the treaty and curb work on a hydroelectric plant in Kashmir pending a neutral expert’s assessment
· Reuters
India rejects ruling on water-sharing treaty with Pakistan by international court
The court says India must uphold the treaty and curb work on a hydroelectric plant in Kashmir pending a neutral expert’s assessment
· Reuters
India-Pakistan water-sharing treaty upheld by international panel
ISLAMABAD (AP) — India must honor a decades-old water-sharing treaty with Pakistan that New Delhi wanted to suspend, an international arbitration panel in The Hague ruled Monday. Pakistan welcomed the decision but India rejected it.
· Munir Ahmed
MUFG teams up with BlackRock to raise overseas funds for Japan M&A
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group is Japan's leading banking group. (Photo by Jo Miyaguchi)
· Staff Writer
Wild police chase ends up on Pacific Beach in California in front of sunbathers
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· Zain Khan
Shein valued at $26.3 bn in Hong Kong market debut
HONGKONG — Fast-fashion giant Shein raised $1.7 billion in its long-awaited Hong Kong initial public offering, valuing the online retailer at around $26.3 billion, the company said Monday.
· Agence France-Presse
Modi tells Putin India backs every effort to end the war in Ukraine, Interfax reports
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday that his country backed every peace effort to end the war in Ukraine, the Interfax news agency reported.
· REUTERS
Putin, Modi and Xi Jinping unite for anti-US global influence summit
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· Associated Press
Prediction markets have priced the Trump-Xi summit. Do the bets have any value?
Trump has announced a September 24 meeting, but Beijing has not. As prediction market bets multiply, they may begin to shape diplomacy
· Khushboo Razdan
Prediction markets have priced the Trump-Xi summit. Do the bets have any value?
Trump has announced a September 24 meeting, but Beijing has not. As prediction market bets multiply, they may begin to shape diplomacy
· Khushboo Razdan
Brazil’s China borrowing, Trump accuses 9 Latam countries: 7 Latin America relations reads
From corruption allegations to US sanctions and Trump allegations, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in August 2026
· SCMP
Brazil’s China borrowing, Colombia quake aid: 7 Latin America relations reads
From corruption allegations to US sanctions and Trump allegations, here are highlights from the SCMP’s foreign correspondents in August 2026
· SCMP
DPWH halts Laguna de Bay reclamation in Taguig | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
· grabaya0376
Nepal rescuers turn attention to workers trapped in hydropower tunnels after deadly flood | The National
Rescue teams in Nepal have stepped up efforts to reach hundreds of workers believed to be trapped inside blocked hydropower tunnels after a deadly flood last week.
· The National
I Know Who You Are movie review: Hu Ge, Lei Jiayin lead absorbing Chinese spy drama
Feng Xiaogang’s drama set during the early years of the People’s Republic of China entertains but is let down by an unsatisfying ending
· James Marsh
I Know Who You Are movie review: Hu Ge, Lei Jiayin lead absorbing Chinese spy drama
Feng Xiaogang’s drama set during the early years of the People’s Republic of China entertains but is let down by an unsatisfying ending
· James Marsh
Beijing pushes back on Washington’s attempt to rally G20 over trade imbalance
After US Treasury Secretary Bessent called for coordinated response from G20 towards China, Beijing urged consultation instead
· Huizhao Huang
Beijing pushes back on Washington’s attempt to rally G20 over trade imbalance
After US Treasury Secretary Bessent called for coordinated response from G20 towards China, Beijing urged consultation instead
· Huizhao Huang
Mitsui sees role as steward of scarce resources: CEO
President and CEO Kenichi Hori says Mitsui & Co. now puts a greater emphasis on speed and scale since Berkshire Hathaway's investment. (Photo by Hazumu Urushiyama)
· Staff Writer
Legarda: Honor everyday Filipino heroes with protection, decent work, livelihood
MANILA, Philippines — As the country observes National Heroes' Day, Sen. Loren Legarda on Monday called for stronger implementation of laws protecting workers and communities, as well as the passage of pending measures for barangay health workers, disaster responders, waste workers, farmers, fisherfolk, and employee…
· Catherine S. Valente
US visa delays leave Chinese students stranded with ‘frozen’ plans and ‘constant anxiety’
International students are being forced to defer enrolment at US universities as background checks and visa bottlenecks put them in limbo
· Alyssa Chen
US visa delays leave Chinese students stranded with ‘frozen’ plans and ‘constant anxiety’
International students are being forced to defer enrolment at US universities as background checks and visa bottlenecks put them in limbo
· Alyssa Chen
BEST tankers capture 18 golds in 3rd Asian Open Schools
MANILA, Philippines — THE Behrouz Elite Swimming Team (BEST) delivered a dominant campaign at the 3rd Asian Open Schools Invitational (AOSI) Short Course Swimming Championships, hauling in a massive total of 18 gold, seven silver, and five bronze medals at the Assumption University Aquatics Center Suvarnabhumi in Ba…
· The Manila Times
Pressure, expectations mount for San Beda ahead of NCAA Season 102 title defense
MANILA, Philippines — Defending champion and Season 102 host San Beda University enters its campaign under heightened pressure as the Red Lions aim to retain their crown while delivering a memorable hosting stint for the Mendiola community.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence
The leaders of China, Russia and India gathered with other heads of state in Kyrgyzstan on Monday for the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, a group billed as a counterweight to US global influence.
· AP
‘Jujutsu Kaisen’ teases bigger battles as Culling Game returns in Season 4
MANILA, Philippines — The Culling Game is far from over as “Jujutsu Kaisen” gives fans a glimpse of the intense battles coming in Season 4.
· Allen Gabrielle Ilumin
PRC deploys rescue, relief teams as Habagat affects communities
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) has deployed rescue, health, relief, welfare, and sanitation teams across Luzon as the southwest monsoon, locally known as Habagat, continues to cause widespread flooding.
· Dan Madrazo
MMDA sends mobile pump barriers to ease NLEX floods
MANILA, Philippines — Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) General Manager Nicolas Torre III on Monday said the agency swiftly deployed mobile pumps and L-shaped barriers to drain the floods that hurdled hours-long traffic along the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX).
· Izel Abanilla
GPH, MILF sign pact for peaceful BARMM polls
COTABATO CITY – The Government of the Philippines (GPH) and Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) signed Monday a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to help ensure a peaceful and orderly historic Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) on Sept. 14.
· Edwin O. Fernandez
Putin Arrives in Kyrgyzstan for SCO Summit
BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — President Vladimir Putin arrived in Kyrgyzstan on Monday to attend an annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), as well as a series of bilateral meetings with the leaders of China, India and other nations.
· Moscow Times Reporter
Freed Hongkonger sent back to jail as storm delays deportation from Philippines
Lawyer says Tang Lung-wai’s return to maximum-security prison constitutes ‘illegal detention’ after severe weather halts deportation
· Simpson Cheung
Freed Hongkonger sent back to jail as storm delays deportation from Philippines
Lawyer says Tang Lung-wai’s return to maximum-security prison constitutes ‘illegal detention’ after severe weather halts deportation
· Simpson Cheung
Former top European official adopts bullish tone on China-EU trade talks as deadline nears
The former president of the European Council says the two sides are approaching a common ground
· Daniel Ren
Former top European official adopts bullish tone on China-EU trade talks as deadline nears
The former president of the European Council says the two sides are approaching a common ground
· Daniel Ren
Minns tells Indian community 'we've got your back' on first official visit
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· Nick Dole
China to speed up bond issuance after national meeting on stabilising investment: analysts
The fixed-income securities are to be used to fund national infrastructure and construction ventures to boost the economy
· Xinyi Wu
China to speed up bond issuance after national meeting on stabilising investment: analysts
The fixed-income securities are to be used to fund national infrastructure and construction ventures to boost the economy
· Xinyi Wu
Why Japan’s hypersonic and underwater weapon plans might worry China
Beijing has hit out at Tokyo’s moves to arm submarine drones with long-range missiles and test hypersonic weapons in Australia
· Gabriel Dominguez
Why Japan’s hypersonic and underwater weapon plans might worry China
Beijing has hit out at Tokyo’s moves to arm submarine drones with long-range missiles and test hypersonic weapons in Australia
· Gabriel Dominguez
China’s Z.ai revenue jumps 400% as total losses narrow on explosive cloud gains
First-half revenue from cloud-based deployment services soared over 2,700 per cent year on year
· Minxiao Chang
China’s Z.ai revenue jumps 400% as total losses narrow on explosive cloud gains
First-half revenue from cloud-based deployment services soared over 2,700 per cent year on year
· Minxiao Chang
South Korea’s Unification Church leader jailed for 2 years for bribing officials | South China Morning Post
Han Hak-ja is accused of giving luxury items to former first lady Kim Keon-hee and providing illegal funds to a prominent lawmaker.
Nearly a year after Tindig Bulacan, sectoral groups march again vs corruption, reclamation
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· Glenda Gloria
PetroChina’s first-half profit jumps 22% as higher oil prices offset Iran war supply hit
As LNG and EV adoption bite into traditional fuel sales, higher global crude prices help the state-backed giant deliver strong earnings
· Yulu Ao
PetroChina’s first-half profit jumps 22% as higher oil prices offset Iran war supply hit
As LNG and EV adoption bite into traditional fuel sales, higher global crude prices help the state-backed giant deliver strong earnings
· Yulu Ao
Bessent Convenes G20 Finance Chiefs To Confront China's $1.2 Trillion Trade Surplus
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with G20 finance ministers and central bank governors later today in Asheville, North Carolina, to discuss strategies for reviving economic growth, correcting global imbalances, reassessing trade relationships with China, and addressing the sovereign debt mess.
· Tyler Durden