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U.S. President Donald Trump made two trades in Coupang Inc. shares in June through his money managers, a financial disclosure report showed Friday, amid lingering tensions between Seoul and Washington over South Korea's regulatory response to a massive data breach involving the U.S.-listed e-commerce giant.
MANILA, Philippines — "Fookelya serve."
The chatbots are powered by large language models using sacred texts such as Hinduism’s ‘Bhagavad Gita’
The chatbots are powered by large language models using sacred texts such as Hinduism’s ‘Bhagavad Gita’
A sign indicating that bitcoin payments are accepted is displayed during the Bitcoin Asia conference in Hong Kong on Aug. 27. © Reuters
How Taiwan dragged its former diplomatic partner Grenada through US courts to collect on defaulted loans should be a lesson for island nations currently holding Taiwanese debt
How Taiwan dragged its former diplomatic partner Grenada through US courts to collect on defaulted loans should be a lesson for island nations currently holding Taiwanese debt
DASMARIÑAS CITY, Philippines — Even amid heavy rain, voters in Dasmariñas City exercised their right to suffrage as the special election for Cavite’s 4th District commenced on Saturday.
MANILA, Philippines — Jordan coach Luis Guil can’t help but marvel at the size and talent depth of Gilas Pilipinas, whose tall front line composed of Kai Sotto, AJ Edu and June Fajardo dominated the boards en route to its come-from-behind 82-81 overtime win Friday night at the SM Mall of Asia Arena.
MANILA, Philippines — Fil-Am NBA guard Jordan Clarkson of the New York Knicks gave shout-outs to fellow Filipino sports stars Kai Sotto and Alex Eala on his Instagram stories Saturday.
MANILA, Philippines — Fil-Am NBA guard Jordan Clarkson of the New York Knicks gave shout-outs to fellow Filipino sports stars Kai Sotto and Alex Eala on his Instagram stories Saturday.
MANILA, Philippines — The government is on "red alert" in anticipation of the effects of the persistent monsoon rains in parts of the country, including Metro Manila.
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World Asia & Oceania Rescuers retrieve flood survivors caked in mud as death toll in Nepal-China border disaster climbs By Associated Press August 29, 2026 Resize Small Medium Large KATHMANDU, Nepal — Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety, as Nepal and…
THAILAND Week 2026 in Manila is taking place at the Glorietta Activity Center, Glorietta Makati, from Aug. 27–30 2026, featuring premium Thai products, cultural experiences and business opportunities. Organized by the Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), Ministry of Commerce, Thailand, through the Tha…
North Korea has repeatedly test-fired ballistic missiles into regional waters, including the Sea of Japan, in recent years
North Korea has repeatedly test-fired ballistic missiles into regional waters, including the Sea of Japan, in recent years
In 729, Emperor Xuanzong marked his birthday with official ceremonies and festivities across China in a tradition that endured for centuries
In 729, Emperor Xuanzong marked his birthday with official ceremonies and festivities across China in a tradition that endured for centuries
A Casio shop in Bengaluru. The Japanese company will boost its India presence by opening more stores. (Casio)
Reaction so far have been mixed for the US brands’ collaborations for the Chinese market.
Malaysia has the chips. Vietnam has the assembly lines. But Thailand’s humble circuit boards help keep the AI boom alive
Malaysia has the chips. Vietnam has the assembly lines. But Thailand’s humble circuit boards help keep the AI boom alive
Penalties for travel to blacklisted countries have recently risen, while aid workers and activists say they have also been caught up in the law
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala will face American Mary Stoiana to begin her US Open campaign in Flushing Meadows, New York.
Malaiyaha women pluck tea in Sri Lanka's up-country. Tea plantation laborers are grappling with low wages, rising living expenses, and limited access to basic infrastructure and essential services. (Photo by Munza Mushtaq)
While relief and rescue operations are the first priority, the tragedy should not only spark attention to early warning systems but also to longer-term solutions
While relief and rescue operations are the first priority, the tragedy should not only spark attention to early warning systems but also to longer-term solutions
Delonix Tan, left, works alongside his father, Yew Seng Tan, at Heng Kee Fishball and Yong Tau Fu in Singapore. Young hawkers are using new techniques and social media to make the demanding trade their own. (From SanDai Fishball's website)
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Miyu Yamashita, of Japan, hits her second shot on the 15th hole during the final round at the LPGA Canadian Women’s Open golf tournament in Edmonton, Alberta, Sunday, Aug. 23, 2026. (Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press via AP)
MANILA, Philippines — Gabriela Women’s Party Rep. Sarah Elago urged the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) to review its policy allowing settlement or reconciliation in Violence Against Women and Their Children (VAWC) cases, particularly those involving police personnel, as Secretary Jonvic Remul…
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Kameng Trading Limited allegedly acted as front company to help Iran’s Pedram Pirouzan Exchange House access international financial system
Kameng Trading Limited allegedly acted as front company to help Iran’s Pedram Pirouzan Exchange House access international financial system
Video shows scale of flash flood hitting Nepal-Tibet border
Beijing hopes trade will stabilise Tibet, but friction with India and the looming Dalai Lama succession are hampering its efforts
Beijing hopes trade will stabilise Tibet, but friction with India and the looming Dalai Lama succession are hampering its efforts
US officials are backpedaling on claims that several government agencies were hacked by Chinese spies, now saying that the organizations were among the hackers' targets.
Forcing countries to choose between the US’ and China’s initiatives would be counterproductive to global AI governance
Forcing countries to choose between the US’ and China’s initiatives would be counterproductive to global AI governance
Kathmandu: On Wednesday morning, about 9.15am, poultry farmer Sidar Tamang took a call from a supplier with astonishing news from upstream on Nepal’s Trishuli River. Water, roiling with debris, was surging towards the remote village of Khalte, the supplier said, and Tamang needed to warn other residents to run for h…
Intense competition among Chinese companies has led to rapid technological advances, but also diminishing profits and gluts of products that are increasingly destined for export markets. (Source photos by Wataru Suzuki and Getty Images)
Fromagination in Madison offers a wide variety of cheeses, many of which are made locally. (Photo by Mizuki Uchiyama)
They heard the avalanche before they saw it.
Nepal has reversed an earlier decision and says it will allow foreign teams and experts to help with rescue efforts
Nepal has reversed an earlier decision and says it will allow foreign teams and experts to help with rescue efforts
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Chinese President Xi Jinping last met in May in Beijing. © Reuters
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump could put on the table the "tacit" acceptance of North Korea's nuclear program, a peace treaty and an end to South Korea-U.S. military exercises should a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un take place, a former U.S. official has said.
President Donald Trump on Friday announced the creation of a "Space Academy" to train future civilian and military recruits for an arena where the United States faces rivalry with China.