29 years after Agila-2, Philippines builds its own space capability
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Japan's leader Takaichi explains why she secludes herself at official residence
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi enters her prime minister’s office in Tokyo, Friday, Aug. 21, 2026. (Keisuke Hosojima/Kyodo News via AP)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Alyssa Valdez leads Creamline to straight-set win over Galeries Tower
MANILA, Philippines — Alyssa Valdez delivered an all-around performance as the Creamline Cool Smashers wrapped up their 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) On Tour campaign with a 25-21, 25-16, 25-21 victory over the Galeries Tower Highrisers on Saturday night at the Victoria City Coliseum in Negros Occidental.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Why China may have little to lose as ‘weakened’ Trump seeks North Korea talks
The US president’s push to revive negotiations with Kim Jong-un could see Washington scaling back its military presence in the South
· Seong Hyeon Choi
Why China may have little to lose as ‘weakened’ Trump seeks North Korea talks
The US president’s push to revive negotiations with Kim Jong-un could see Washington scaling back its military presence in the South
· Seong Hyeon Choi
'Lightning' the Chinese robot beats Usain Bolt's 100m world record
Lightning also won the 21-kilometre Beijing half-marathon in April this year. (Reuters: Maxim Shemetov)
1,500 Indonesian soldiers deployed to fight Borneo wildfires
Fires between January and July burned over 200,000 hectares of land, driven by a powerful El Nino weather pattern causing dry conditions across the country
· Agence France-Presse
1,500 Indonesian soldiers deployed to fight Borneo wildfires
Fires between January and July burned over 200,000 hectares of land, driven by a powerful El Nino weather pattern causing dry conditions across the country
· Agence France-Presse
Man leaves young son on Mount Fuji before ascending Japan’s highest peak
Boy, seven, had complained of feeling tired so father left him with snacks and a soft drink and continued his climb
· Donna Ferguson
Robô chinês bate recorde mundial de Usain Bolt em 100 metros
Um robô humanoide desenvolvido pela fabricante chinesa de smartphones Honor correu 100 metros em 9,32 segundos, informou a emissora estatal da China neste sábado (22/08), superando o recorde mundial humano detido pelo grande velocista jamaicano Usain Bolt.
· Deutsche Welle
Robô chinês bate recorde mundial de Bolt nos 100 metros
Um robô humanoide desenvolvido pela fabricante chinesa de smartphones Honor correu 100 metros em 9,32 segundos, informou a emissora estatal da China neste sábado (22/08), superando o recorde mundial humano detido pelo grande velocista jamaicano Usain Bolt.
· Deutsche Welle
Chinese J-16 fighters arrive in Egypt ahead of Eagles of Civilisation 2026 joint drill
Multi-role PLA fighters travel 6,000km to take part in their first African deployment, refuelling in mid-air along the way
· Dewey Sim
Chinese J-16 fighters arrive in Egypt ahead of Eagles of Civilisation 2026 joint drill
Multi-role PLA fighters travel 6,000km to take part in their first African deployment, refuelling in mid-air along the way
· Dewey Sim
Major Asian exporter tests Russian Arctic shortcut to Europe
South Korea has launched its first trial container ship voyage to Europe via the Northern Sea Route (NSR), as disruption to traditional shipping lanes drives growing interest in Russia’s Arctic trade corridor.
· RT
Myanmar air strike kills 14 praying at monastery, rebel witnesses say
Public buildings, most often monasteries and schools, are frequently the sites of reported air strikes according to a UN report from last week
· Agence France-Presse
Myanmar air strike kills 14 praying at monastery, rebel witnesses say
Public buildings, most often monasteries and schools, are frequently the sites of reported air strikes according to a UN report from last week
· Agence France-Presse
South Korea ship to test Arctic commercial shipping route amid Western concerns
A South Korean container ship sets sail on Saturday for Europe via the Arctic in the nation's first commercial voyage on the route to test its viability, with the hope of turning the southeastern port of Busan into a global maritime hub.
· REUTERS
‘Unfathomable in United Kingdom’: China Premier League chief on evolving fandom
Having been in the Beijing office for almost two years, Jay Li is observing some interesting behaviour among Chinese supporters
· Mike Chan
Profile | ‘Unfathomable in United Kingdom’: China Premier League chief on evolving fandom
Having been in the Beijing office for almost two years, Jay Li is observing some interesting behaviour among Chinese supporters
· Mike Chan
Israel-Turkey tensions rise after Netanyahu orders strikes on Syrian airbase
Unannounced Israeli jets near the Turkish border could easily have triggered a clash, in a high-stakes ‘warning’ to Ankara
· Tom Hussain
Israel and Turkey edge towards a dangerous miscalculation over Syria
Unannounced Israeli jets near the Turkish border could easily have triggered a clash, in a high-stakes ‘warning’ to Ankara
· Tom Hussain
Chinese man reunites with family after 25 years in total isolation to honour a promise
During his isolation, Li lived off the land by growing corn, raising livestock, and fishing, with the nearest grocery store 3km away
· Fran Lu
Chinese man reunites with family after 25-year total isolation to honour promise
During his isolation, Li lived off the land by growing corn, raising livestock, and fishing, with the nearest grocery store 3km away
· Fran Lu
Why China’s EV boom is seen as an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ in Africa
African companies should take advantage of the situation to reduce costs and gain access to proven technology, according to experts
· Jevans Nyabiage
Why China’s EV boom is seen as an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ in Africa
African companies should take advantage of the situation to reduce costs and gain access to proven technology, according to experts
· Jevans Nyabiage
Albanese: Canberra to join Australia’s gun buy-back program after Bondi attack
Australia’ capital territory, home of the capital Canberra, has agreed to a scheme which will tighten checks for gun licences and crack down on hate
· Reuters
Albanese: Canberra to join Australia’s gun buy-back program after Bondi attack
Australia’ capital territory, home of the capital Canberra, has agreed to a scheme which will tighten checks for gun licences and crack down on hate
· Reuters
Mainland Chinese research ship spotted near Taiwan’s largest naval base
The Tong Ji, operated by a Shanghai university, has a range of advanced equipment and can collect data that may have military uses
· Liu Zhen
Mainland Chinese research ship spotted near Taiwan’s largest naval base
The Tong Ji, operated by a Shanghai university, has a range of advanced equipment and can collect data that may have military uses
· Liu Zhen
Park Bo-gum marks ‘Love in the Moonlight’ 10th Anniversary with nostalgic photos
MANILA, Philippines — Park Bo-gum is looking back on one of the most memorable dramas of his career as “Love in the Moonlight” marks its 10th anniversary.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
Refurbished Ueno Station paints itself as Tokyo art hub
Painter Genichiro Inokuma's mural "Freedom" greets visitors to the Grand Concourse at Ueno Station in Tokyo. (East Japan Railway)
· Staff Writer
Shanghai Shenhua, Beijing Guoan hit with CPL penalties after Wu Lei jersey fan clash
Shenhua received an official disciplinary warning, while Guoan were fined and had their away-fan seating allocations cut over fans’ behaviour
· Stephy Zhang
Shanghai Shenhua, Beijing Guoan hit with CPL penalties after Wu Lei jersey fan clash
Shenhua received an official disciplinary warning, while Guoan were fined and had their away-fan seating allocations cut over fans’ behaviour
· Stephy Zhang
Father leaves 7-year-old son alone on Mount Fuji to continue hike, reports say
The boy was found alone on Japan's highest mountain
· Bbcnews
Vietnam bets sweep mixed relays in 4th SEA Open Water meet
BORACAY, Philippines — Flexing its swimming muscles to the hilt, Vietnam swept the six-kilometer mixed relays in both age groups of the 4th Southeast Asia Open Water Swimming Championships presented by the Philippine Sports Commission Saturday.
· The Manila Times
Three men arrested on suspicion of importing drones from China for use in drug, weapons smuggling
Three men were arrested on suspicion of importing drones from China for use in weapons and drug smuggling on Wednesday after an extensive investigation uncovered the operation.
· GOLDIE KATZ
China investiga a comediante por modificar la letra de canción revolucionaria en escena
Un teatro Deyunshe, parte del grupo cómico fundado por Guo Degang, en Beijing, el 22 de agosto de 2026. (AP Foto/Achmad Ibrahim)
· Fu Ting
Blacklisted Chinese firm CGN runs power stations in South Korea
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· Tara O
Pay, perks, equity: China’s AI, chip firms lead way in offering rewards to lock in talent
Companies are rolling out an unprecedented wave of stock grants amid fierce domestic headhunting and an intensifying US-China tech race
· Ann Cao
Pay, perks, equity: China’s AI, chip firms lead way in offering rewards to lock in talent
Companies are rolling out an unprecedented wave of stock grants amid fierce domestic headhunting and an intensifying US-China tech race
· Ann Cao
Four-legged lifesavers: Inside Korea’s growing canine blood donation network
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Head to Hannam for Korea's hottest homegrown labels
Many know Hannam-dong as one of Seoul's wealthiest neighborhoods, a hilly pocket of Yongsan-gu lined with embassies and diplomatic residences.
· Hong Yoo
Why South Korea wants to rebuild a DMZ railway despite Kim’s cold shoulder
With Washington and Pyongyang talking over its head, Seoul is rebooting a border railway to keep its lonely diplomacy on track
· Agence France-Presse
Why South Korea wants to rebuild a DMZ railway despite Kim’s cold shoulder
With Washington and Pyongyang talking over its head, Seoul is rebooting a border railway to keep its lonely diplomacy on track
· Agence France-Presse
Alex Eala headed to New York for US Open
MANILA, Philippines — After a third-round exit at the 1000 Cincinnati Open, Alex Eala is headed to New York for her US Open return.
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Derrick Rose heads to Cebu for two-day basketball celebration
MANILA, Philippines — Cebu basketball fans are in for a treat as NBA legend and 2011 Most Valuable Player Derrick Rose makes his first visit to the Queen City of the South for “Rose Meets the Queen: Derrick Rose in Cebu,” a two-day celebration culminating on August 26 at SM Seaside City Cebu.
· The Manila Times
Weekend showers offer little relief as late-summer heat persists
Showers swept through Seoul and other parts of central Korea on Saturday, with more scattered rain possible through the evening as hot and humid conditions persist across the country.
· Choi Ji-won
Components crunch: China’s carmakers face rising costs to keep intelligence edge
Smart vehicle makers scramble for key parts PCBs and MLCCs as AI demand soaks up supply, leaving margins under siege
· Daniel Ren
Components crunch: China’s carmakers face rising costs to keep intelligence edge
Smart vehicle makers scramble for key parts PCBs and MLCCs as AI demand soaks up supply, leaving margins under siege
· Daniel Ren
BTS Jimin’s touching moment with young cancer patient inspires ARMY to raise over $91K
MANILA, Philippines — A heartwarming moment between BTS member Jimin and a young fan battling cancer has inspired fans around the world to come together for a fundraising campaign that has raised more than $91,000.
· Mark Carlo Sibug