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MANILA, Philippines — Most of Luzon will continue to experience rains in the next few hours due to the Southwest Monsoon or "Habagat" that is strengthened by two tropical cyclones outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility, according to state weather bureau Pagasa (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astrono…
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday reiterated his earlier remarks about a directive to scale back South Korea-U.S. military exercises and his "very good" relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, as he seeks to reengage with Kim this year.
MANILA, Philippines — South Korean actor Jang Dong-yoon has announced that he is getting married to actress Kim Seung-yoon this October.
A nova investida do governo do presidente Donald Trump contra o Irã e seus parceiros comerciais elevou as tensões entre as duas maiores potências do mundo, Estados Unidos e China.
Authorities asked for clues about problems in PLARF’s purchases spanning all stages of the process and different forms of procurement
Authorities asked for clues about problems in PLARF’s purchases spanning all stages of the process and different forms of procurement
The Bank of Japan and other agencies look to launch the new settlement system within the next few years. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
US “economic D-Day” sanctions threaten to further squeeze China’s imports of Iranian crude, which have fallen 48 per cent since the Iran war began, as the Strait of Hormuz blockade and Houthi attacks on the Bab Al Mandeb disrupt supply.
Working holiday visas provide a crucial source of short-term labor for many farms. © AAP Image
Daikin Industries produces chillers for data centers at this plant in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosi. (Daikin)
The previous robot record of 9.39 seconds had been set just three days earlier, on Saturday. For comparison, the men’s 100-meter world record is 9.58 seconds, set by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt in 2009. (AP video by Brog Wong and Wu Jia)
ByteDance penalised for allegedly collecting data from 1 in 5 Brazilian children and failing to block minors from using TikTok
ByteDance penalised for allegedly collecting data from 1 in 5 Brazilian children and failing to block minors from using TikTok
TWO Philippine startups made it to Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch list for 2026, highlighting the growing presence of local ventures in artificial intelligence-powered marketing and financial technology.
NEW DELHI — Governments across Asia must step up efforts to mobilize the region’s growing wealth for development, with experts saying the challenge is no longer a shortage of capital but a lack of action to put it to work.
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Activists are urging New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to cancel an event that will be held at Madison Square Garden this weekend and will be headlined by the head of India's Hindu nationalist Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh paramilitary organisation (RSS).
MALACAÑANG on Tuesday said the Philippines had secured back-to-back investment-grade rating affirmations from two global credit rating agencies, which could help lower borrowing costs and support job creation and public services.
THE value of the Philippines’ domestic trade fell 21.9 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier, the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported.
DP World has inaugurated an 11,514-square-meter warehouse in Johor, Malaysia, advancing its strategy to connect landside contract logistics with its regional port network across Southeast Asia.
THREE of the leading maritime players in Southeast Asia have joined forces to utilize artificial intelligence (AI) to verify reductions in fuel consumption and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on ships.
ASUS Philippines today announced the arrival of its newest battle-tested desktop family, bringing heavy-duty performance and military-grade durability to Filipino gamers.
PALEMBANG, Indonesia — Authorities in South Sumatra, the western Indonesian province with the highest number of wildfire hot spots, turned to spiritual measures on Tuesday as huge blazes in its central and western regions scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed some cities…
MCDONALD’S Philippines’ Crispy Chicken Fillet is the country’s best-tasting chicken fillet, according to a recent study by market research firm FastForward.
KOTA KINABALU — Last week, United States President Donald Trump appeared once again to be extending an olive branch to North Korea, signaling his willingness to engage its leader Kim Jong Un while calling for a reduction in the scale of joint US-South Korean military exercises. To some observers, this may look like …
BANGLADESH — Thousands of Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh’s sprawling camps protested dire conditions on Tuesday, as they marked nine years since a military crackdown drove them out of neighboring Myanmar.
BANGKOK — An amnesty for political offenses committed in Thailand over the past two decades took effect on Monday, but the law excludes some of the more serious cases, including those involving lese majeste, or defaming the monarchy.
Watsons Philippines is taking a big leap in their sustainable initiatives for the planet, introducing electric vehicles (EV) into their logistics operations.
Terra Drone will deliver its B1 interceptor drones to Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force. (Terra Drone)
China on Tuesday warned the US that it could retaliate if Washington expands its sanctions campaign against Iran to target Chinese companies, potentially opening a new front in tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
China on Tuesday warned the US that it could retaliate if Washington expands its sanctions campaign against Iran to target Chinese companies, potentially opening a new front in tensions between the world’s two largest economies.
Product chief Neil Hughes bets on SUV demand, performance-focused S lineup to drive growth
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MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala and world No. 4 Felix Auger-Aliassime suffered a swift 1-4, 1-4 defeat at the hands of Gael Monfils and Elina Svitolina in the opening round of the US Open mixed doubles on Tuesday night at the Louis Armstrong Stadium in New York.
The Sakura Fund will look to invest in Australian companies such as Q-CTRL, which develops GPS-free navigation systems. (Photo by Rurika Imahashi)
Chinese artist Gao Zhen has been jailed for his satirical works including statues of China's former leader Mao Zedong. (Reuters: Sergei Karpukhin)
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Joint project with Peru will start with field surveys in the Caral zone, which is home to the oldest known urban centre in the Americas
Joint project with Peru will start with field surveys in the Caral zone, which is home to the oldest known urban centre in the Americas
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GWANGMYEONG, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp. and its labor union tentatively reached a wage deal Tuesday, the two sides said, averting a planned strike a day before it was to be staged.
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Tuesday called for stronger safeguards for victims and taxpayers as the Senate moves to establish clearer rules on liability and compensation for nuclear energy damage.
GYEONGSAN, South Korea, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The body of a 25-year-old Chinese student was found in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan on Tuesday, police said, six days after she went missing.
Higher gross margins, surging projects and continued demand from North American markets help power the drug developer’s strong first-half performance
Higher gross margins, surging projects and continued demand from North American markets help power the drug developer’s strong first-half performance
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday said social media and internet platforms must establish local legal entities and maintain in-country representatives to make it easier for authorities to hold the platforms accountable for harmful content, particularly those targeting children.
Galbot robots move in formation at the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Humanoid Robot Games at the National Speed Skating Oval in Beijing on Aug. 22. © Reuters