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MANILA, Philippines — Filipina tennis star Alex Eala was caught off guard during a fan event in New York City when a fan suddenly got down on one knee and jokingly proposed to her with a lollipop ring.
Whether a slip or a calculated trade tactic, Sergio Gor’s remark upended decades of studied American neutrality on Kashmir
Whether a slip or a calculated trade tactic, Sergio Gor’s remark upended decades of studied American neutrality on Kashmir
Bruno Mars will perform in Seoul in May 2027, according to the concert's promoter Live Nation Korea on Thursday.
After taking Avignon by storm, Lee Ja-ram brings 'Snow, Snow, Snow' back to Korea for an encore
The most popular way to drink Korea's best-known flavored milk was not invented by a cafe. Foreign tourists figured it out while standing at convenience store counters.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Saturday upheld the P11.49 million liability of Golden Years Construction and Steelworks Corp. and Ernest Jackson Lim over unpaid workers' benefits and occupational safety and health violations before the collapse of a nine-story building in Ange…
DASMARIÑAS CITY, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday extended the voting hours for the Dasmariñas City special elections until 5 p.m.
MANILA, Philippines — The Palawan Pawnshop nationwide junior tennis circuit shifts to Mindanao next week for a three-tournament swing that will take the country’s premier grassroots talent-search to Davao del Sur, Sultan Kudarat and Cotabato, giving the region’s young players another major platform to compete, gain …
China's 'No. 1 warship' decommissioned after over 30 years of distinguished service
MANILA, Philippines — EST Cola of Thailand and Ho Chi Minh City Volleyball Club of Vietnam may not carry the same household names as the Premier Volleyball League’s top local clubs, but they are coming to the PVL Invitational with something more important than star billing: the talent, experience and ambition to cha…
DASMARIÑAS CITY, Philippines — A low voter turnout is expected in Dasmariñas City’s special election due to the effects of the southwest monsoon, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said Saturday.
MANILA, Philippines — La Salle Greenhills standout Behrouz Mohammad Madi Mojdeh laid down an explosive opening-day statement, shattering two meet records to lead a medal-heavy Swim League Philippines campaign at the 3rd Asian Open Schools Invitational (AOSI) Short Course Swimming Championships Saturday at the Assump…
Li Yan says human expertise is vital to retaining context in AI translations of Beijing’s policy ideas for overseas audiences
Li Yan says human expertise is vital to retaining context in AI translations of Beijing’s policy ideas for overseas audiences
Models from Alibaba, MiniMax and ByteDance currently dominate benchmark rankings on industry evaluation platform Artificial Analysis
Models from Alibaba, MiniMax and ByteDance currently dominate benchmark rankings on industry evaluation platform Artificial Analysis
Island-wide raids in August 2023 uncovered millions of dollars earned from an illicit gambling ring run by Chinese suspects
Island-wide raids in August 2023 uncovered millions of dollars earned from an illicit gambling ring run by Chinese suspects
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Suzuki Motor is exporting two models, the Alto and the Every, from its subsidiary in Pakistan to Brunei. (Suzuki Motor)
World Humanoid Robot Games showcased leaps Beijing has made in the tech, but also highlighted limitations as US rivals prepare their own launches
1920 -- Lee Dong-hui takes office as prime minister of the Korean government in exile. Korea was under Japanese colonial rule from 1910 to 1945.
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Chinese emergency response teams continued searching after reaching the Gyirong border checkpoint that was destroyed by a mudslide
Chinese emergency response teams continued searching after reaching the Gyirong border checkpoint that was destroyed by a mudslide
Ex-rugby boss Brett Gosper says Japan is a ‘market of interest’ as American football seeks to be ‘top 3 sport’ in countries it operates in
Ex-rugby boss Brett Gosper says Japan is a ‘market of interest’ as American football seeks to be ‘top 3 sport’ in countries it operates in
Residentes recuperan sus pertenencias de casas dañadas tras una inundación repentina en la zona de Devighat, en el distrito de Nuwakot, el viernes 28 de agosto de 2026, en Nepal. (AP Foto/Rajesh Kumar Singh)
MANILA, Philippines — GMA Public Affairs once again brought pride to the Philippines as two of its acclaimed productions earned top honors at the 2026 ContentAsia Awards, with “Broken Roads, Broken Promises” taking home a Gold award and “Corruption Series: A Kapuso Mo, Jessica Soho Special Report” winning Bronze.
Flash floods along the Nepal-China border have killed more than 570 people and left nearly 2,000 missing, as rescue teams work through mud and debris and authorities warn of further flooding from a newly formed upstream lake. (AP video shot by Rishi Lekhi)
The men reportedly told police that they leaned out of the cars and sat on the windows for fun while celebrating a friend’s wedding
The men reportedly told police that they leaned out of the cars and sat on the windows for fun while celebrating a friend’s wedding
Social media clips show naval combat drone over Liaoning province while Beijing’s catapult-equipped drone carrier prepares for deployment
Social media clips show naval combat drone over Liaoning province while Beijing’s catapult-equipped drone carrier prepares for deployment
The post-Galwan freeze is over. Rebuilding economic dialogue offers both nations a win-win path forward
The post-Galwan freeze is over. Rebuilding economic dialogue offers both nations a win-win path forward
LIFE GOES ON. People walk on the beach, with vessels in the Strait of Hormuz visible near the beach of Bandar Abbas, Iran, on August 25, 2026.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Transportation (DOTr) has cautioned the public—especially its suppliers and other stakeholders—against individuals falsely posing as DOTr officials or employees for the purpose of soliciting money or other favors.
Defense officials of South Korea and France have agreed to bolster strategic coordination in the face of deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia, Seoul's defense ministry said Saturday.
Rescuers are continuing efforts in the flood-ravaged Nepal-Tibet border region after a brief pause over fears of a second glacial flood.
Readers discuss the security of the city, a China-Nepal early-warning mechanism, and AI boot camps
Readers discuss the security of the city, a China-Nepal early-warning mechanism, and AI boot camps
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines’ “Nation’s Girl Group” Bini is joining forces with Japan’s Hana and Thailand’s 4Eve for Asia Pop Girl Fest 2027, a three-country concert series bringing together leading acts from the J-pop, T-pop and P-pop scenes.
NUWAKOT, Nepal — Rescuers in Nepal and China were still battling Saturday to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing villages.
Beijing – China removed two high-ranking officers from the country’s main military body on Friday, state media reported, seven months after it was announced that Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli were being investigated for “serious violations of the law.”
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As more cats in Hong Kong enter their senior years, owners are spending more on healthcare, specialised food and long-term care.
SEOUL, Aug. 29 (Yonhap) -- Defense officials of South Korea and France have agreed to bolster strategic coordination in the face of deepening military ties between North Korea and Russia, Seoul's defense ministry said Saturday.