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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
After Canada stood firm in negotiations, analysts say that Washington failed to gain ‘veto’ on Ottawa’s trade with other countries
After Canada stood firm in negotiations, analysts say that Washington failed to gain ‘veto’ on Ottawa’s trade with other countries
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Aug. 25 launched an ambitious program to develop 100 gigawatts of solar power in the country in three years, from just 1.5 GW of current installed capacity. © Indonesia's presidential office
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BEIJING — The U.S. is threatening to cut businesses that help Iran evade sanctions off from the American financial system. It puts China's banks in an uncomfortable position: Beijing can reject the demands, but its biggest lenders still have strong incentives to preserve access to U.S. dollars.
The island’s first pair of US-made Block 70 fighter jets is expected to arrive within days – part of a long-delayed deal for 66 aircraft
The island’s first pair of US-made Block 70 fighter jets is expected to arrive within days – part of a long-delayed deal for 66 aircraft
As security deal shakes up calculations for the US, China and Russia, a regional order shaped by regional states is no longer unthinkable
As security deal shakes up calculations for the US, China and Russia, a regional order shaped by regional states is no longer unthinkable
Beijing: China has fired a warning shot at Washington, making clear it won’t cease cooperating with Iran and was prepared to retaliate if the Trump administration continued with fresh sanctions.
The World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing saw several stretchers deployed to remove robots that had ‘passed out’.
BANGKOK (AP) — Chinese artist Gao Zhen was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday for “infringing upon the reputation of heroes” over his satirical works of art, including statues of China’s former leader Mao Zedong.
Gao Zhen sentenced to three years in prison after already spending two years in detention
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was "open" to the idea of banning any social media platforms if these would harm the youth and the country as some of these were responsible for the proliferation of violent content and fake news.
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was "open" to the idea of banning any social media platforms if these would harm the youth and the country as some of these were responsible for the proliferation of violent content and fake news.
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Kuwaiti counterpart, Jarrah Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, held talks Tuesday during which they discussed cooperation in the fields of energy, infrastructure and others, according to Seoul's foreign ministry.
The Trump administration's "Operation Economic Outcast" has expanded the sanctions campaign across China and Hong Kong, targeting dozens of individuals and businesses while intentionally holding off on sanctioning major Chinese banks that keep Tehran connected to the global financial system. Beijing, meanwhile, sign…
Senior party official Liu Haixing uses unofficial discussions to make the case for disagreements to remain ‘controllable’
Senior party official Liu Haixing uses unofficial discussions to make the case for disagreements to remain ‘controllable’
The South Korean national team for the esports category in the upcoming Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games held a kick-off ceremony Tuesday and shared their ambitions.
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Newly drafted rules would expand oversight of direct offshore investments, with more reporting requirements but limited changes for market-linked schemes
Newly drafted rules would expand oversight of direct offshore investments, with more reporting requirements but limited changes for market-linked schemes
By Dmitry Trenin, a president of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and a lead research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations. He is also a research professor at the Higher School of Economics.
By Dmitry Trenin, a president of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) and a lead research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations. He is also a research professor at the Higher School of Economics.
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MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspended the driver’s license of a former child actor after he crashed his car into several establishments in Antipolo City, Rizal on Aug. 23, admitting that he fell asleep while driving.
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) suspended the driver’s license of a former child actor after he crashed his car into several establishments in Antipolo City, Rizal on Aug. 23, admitting that he fell asleep while driving.
SYDNEY — Kiribati, a tiny Pacific neighbor to Hawaii that has grown ties with Beijing, detained a Chinese vessel this month for illegally harvesting shark fins, its maritime police told Agence France-Presse.
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El presidente de Rusia, Vladímir Putin, habla con el ministro de Exteriores de India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, durante una reunión en el Palacio del Senado del Kremlin, Moscú, el 24 de agosto de 2026. (Sergei Karpukhin/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Foto via AP)
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia intensified its ground and aerial firefighting operations Monday as huge blazes in central and western regions scorched wide areas of forests and peatland, creating a choking haze that blanketed cities and crossed borders.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US will "tighten the noose" around Iranian revenue sources
MANILA, Philippines — In the midst of massive disinformation attacks, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) vowed that BRP Sierra Madre (LS-57) will remain in Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
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Founder’s HK$600 million personal investment comes as Alibaba chairman and CEO also purchased shares after company’s first issuance since 2019
China has warned Washington that it will retaliate if the Trump administration significantly expands its Iran-related secondary sanctions against Chinese companies.
A BYD electric vehicle is charged at a public charging station in Bangkok, Thailand. Strong EV demand has helped support the recovery of Thailand's auto market. (Photo by Ken Kobayashi)
The prime minister’s remarks come after Malaysia’s top court upheld a ban on the independent film ‘Mentega Terbang’ last month
The prime minister’s remarks come after Malaysia’s top court upheld a ban on the independent film ‘Mentega Terbang’ last month
MANILA, Philippines — Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon, prosecutor for the House of Representatives, on Tuesday asked the Office of the Ombudsman to look into whether actual malversation was committed by Vice President Sara Duterte and two of her aides in the disbursement of confidential funds.
MIAMI (AP) — Tropical Storm Julio formed Tuesday in the Pacific Ocean and isn’t threatening land, forecasters said.
Doctors and nurses wearing protective gears attend a patient on ventilator at the intensive care unit of Szent Laszlo Hospital treating COVID-19 patients during the pandemic of new coronavirus COVID-19 in Budapest, Hungary, on Dec. 13, 2021. (Zoltan Balogh/MTI via AP, File)
SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- SK Innovation Co., South Korea's leading oil refiner, said Tuesday it will absorb a battery materials unit as part of its plan to restructure its battery business.
There has been a 76% increase in under-construction gas-fired projects amid ‘frenzy’ to build more datacenters
Why has a country that shines in the Olympics struggled so badly on the football pitch and basketball court? Two experts think they know