The Polar pivot? China debuts regular Arctic shipping service as Iran war drags on
Operators are fast-tracking northern routes that bypass vulnerable chokepoints in the Middle East
· Emma Ma
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Newest first · UTC+11:00The Polar pivot? China debuts regular Arctic shipping service as Iran war drags on
Operators are fast-tracking northern routes that bypass vulnerable chokepoints in the Middle East
· Emma Ma
Meet the Chinese AI star who splashed a reported US$70m on a California mansion
Tony Wu Yuhuai, co-founder of Elon Musk’s AI lab, reportedly buys 12-acre estate, putting a spotlight on China’s Silicon Valley talent
· Iris Deng
Meet the Chinese AI star who splashed a reported US$70m on a California mansion
Tony Wu Yuhuai, co-founder of Elon Musk’s AI lab, reportedly buys 12-acre estate, putting a spotlight on China’s Silicon Valley talent
· Iris Deng
Zamboanga school shooting kills at least 2 | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
· grabaya0376
Owner of unleashed 60kg dog arrested after 2 small pets killed in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
Distressing footage online shows the large dog clamping its jaws on the smaller victim’s neck as the owner collapses in grief, while passers-by try in vain to intervene.
Pakistan's top court orders Imran Khan to be moved from prison to hospital | The National
Pakistan’s Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered that imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan must be moved to a hospital after his party and family raised concerns about his health.
· The National
Xi hits out at ‘outside interference’ in Latin America in meeting with Ecuador’s president
Chinese leader’s message to Daniel Noboa comes amid increasing US efforts to assert its influence in the region
· Carol Yang
Xi hits out at ‘outside interference’ in Latin America in meeting with Ecuador’s president
Chinese leader’s message to Daniel Noboa comes amid increasing US efforts to assert its influence in the region
· Carol Yang
MMDA extends free towing for flood-stranded vehicles until Friday
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has extended its free towing service for vehicles that become submerged, stranded or trapped in floodwaters until Friday, Aug. 21.
· Dan Madrazo
Marikina suspends Wednesday's F2F, online classes
MANILA, Philippines — Marikina suspended Wednesday's face-to-face (F2F) and online classes in public and private schools.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Chinese doctors get double-thigh amputee to walk again in world first
After 20 months of recovery, the 51-year-old man is walking indoors with a frame, manages daily tasks and has regained lower leg sensation
· Dannie Peng
Chinese doctors get double-thigh amputee to walk again in world first
After 20 months of recovery, the 51-year-old man is walking indoors with a frame, manages daily tasks and has regained lower leg sensation
· Dannie Peng
Nokia to close almost all sites in mainland China by year end, sources say
Retreating from China, once Nokia’s largest single-country market globally, would mark an acquiescence to domestic competition
· Minxiao Chang
Nokia to close almost all sites in mainland China by year end, sources say
Retreating from China, once Nokia’s largest single-country market globally, would mark an acquiescence to domestic competition
· Minxiao Chang
LIST: Cases of school violence in the Philippines in 2026
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· emanatlao0359
Top general inspects border troops amid key allied drills
South Korea's top military officer visited units near the border with North Korea on Tuesday to check their readiness amid key drills with U.S. forces, the Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
· Yonhap
Hill sheep sales and a giant dachshund: photos of the day – Tuesday
View image in fullscreenLusaka, Zambia Supporters of president-elect, Hakainde Hichilema, celebrate his reelection for a second term. The 64-year-old, credited with restructuring the country’s debt and making schooling free, won with around 60% of the votePhotograph: Gianluigi Guercia/AFP/Getty ImagesShareView image…
· Guy Lane
Newly formed Tropical Depression Neneng to enhance southwest monsoon
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· Acor Arceo
Hong Kong court orders defunct Apple Daily to pay HK$1.5 million over defamatory articles
Judge says Apple Daily failed to prove its allegations or allow China Innovation Investment and its executives to respond before publication
· Brian Wong
Hong Kong court orders defunct Apple Daily to pay HK$1.5 million over defamatory articles
Judge says Apple Daily failed to prove its allegations or allow China Innovation Investment and its executives to respond before publication
· Brian Wong
Xiaomi ‘in no rush’ to turn vast AI spending into profits despite earnings slump
The Chinese tech firm has seen its net profits decline for three consecutive quarters, as it rapidly ramps up AI-related R&D spending
· Themis Qi
Xiaomi ‘in no rush’ to turn vast AI spending into profits despite earnings slump
The Chinese tech firm has seen its net profits decline for three consecutive quarters, as it rapidly ramps up AI-related R&D spending
· Themis Qi
Senate cancels impeachment trial on Wednesday
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate has canceled the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday due to forecast heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat.
· Catherine S. Valente
What Reliance and Rolls-Royce mean for India’s fighter jet ambitions
Analysts say the pair gatecrashing a French firm’s bid gives India options, but questions remain about delivery
· Biman Mukherji
What Reliance and Rolls-Royce mean for India’s fighter jet ambitions
Analysts say the pair gatecrashing a French firm’s bid gives India options, but questions remain about delivery
· Biman Mukherji
Transport group flags zero funding for EDSA busway in DOTr’s proposed 2027 budget
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· jpcruz0306
Palace: VP asked to cancel her travel authority to Japan
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro said Vice President Sara Duterte has asked to cancel her travel authority to Japan.
· Allen Limos
Hongkong Post to stop offering permanent civil servant contracts amid financial loss | South China Morning Post
New hires who pass probation will be given two-year contracts, with renewals dependent on operational needs.
Foreign Affairs Committee chair discusses cooperation with Azerbaijan ambassador
Rep. Song Seog-jun, a People Power Party lawmaker who is the chair of the National Assembly's Foreign Affairs and Unification Committee, met with Ramin Hasanov, Ambassador of Azerbaijan to South Korea, on Tuesday.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Russia summons Japanese envoy following Putin's visit to disputed islands
In this photo, taken from video and released by Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service, Japan’s Ambassador to Russia Akira Muto, front right, enters the Russian Foreign Ministry building in Moscow, Russia, Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026. (Russian Foreign Ministry Press Service via AP)
Beijing urges mainland insurers to invest in Hong Kong-listed ETFs
Hong Kong’s status as global financial centre receives a boost as China’s financial regulator touts city’s exchange-traded funds
· Cheryl Arcibal
Beijing urges mainland insurers to invest in Hong Kong-listed ETFs
Hong Kong’s status as global financial centre receives a boost as China’s financial regulator touts city’s exchange-traded funds
· Cheryl Arcibal
AIA Life Korea CEO Nathan Chuang resigns
Nathan Chuang has stepped down from the position of chief executive officer for AIA Life Korea, the South Korean unit of the Hong Kong-based life insurance company.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Lawmaker proposes sending Cheongung-II air defense system to Ukraine
Rep. Yu Yong-weon, a lawmaker with the conservative People Power Party, said South Korea should consider sending the air defense system Cheongung-II to war-stricken Ukraine.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Marcos orders probe into Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting, joins mourning for victims
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered government agencies concerned to investigate the shooting inside a university in Zamboanga where at least two students, one the gunman, died and nine others were injured on Tuesday, as he expressed grief over the incident and for the families who were affe…
· Catherine S. Valente, Allen Limos, Kristina Maralit, Dan Madrazo, Aric John Sy Cua
‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip
Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides
· Zoey Zhang
‘Die on the road, not in hospital’: Chinese man takes paralysed wife on epic road trip
Their journeys are filled with kindness from strangers, from helpful villagers after an accident to scenic staff carrying her onto rides
· Zoey Zhang
Taiwan launches first live-fire exercise with first-person view drones
The island’s military is working to learn the lessons of the Ukraine war and boost its asymmetric defences against the PLA
· Lawrence Chung
Taiwan launches first live-fire exercise with first-person view drones
The island’s military is working to learn the lessons of the Ukraine war and boost its asymmetric defences against the PLA
· Lawrence Chung
Beijing eyes rural markets, local town centres to tackle national consumption woes
The nation is looking beyond its higher-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai to address weak domestic demand
· He Huifeng
Beijing eyes rural markets, local town centres to tackle national consumption woes
The nation is looking beyond its higher-tier cities like Beijing and Shanghai to address weak domestic demand
· He Huifeng
Top general inspects border troops amid key allied drills
SEOUL, Aug. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top military officer visited units near the border with North Korea on Tuesday to check their readiness amid key drills with U.S. forces, the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Pakistan Supreme Court orders jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to be moved to hospital
The 73-year-old, in jail since 2023 on corruption charges, will be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for medical checks
· Agence France-Presse
Pakistan Supreme Court orders jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to be moved to hospital
The 73-year-old, in jail since 2023 on corruption charges, will be shifted to Shifa International Hospital for medical checks
· Agence France-Presse
Top Chinese general draws on Jiang’s legacy to highlight importance of loyalty in military
CMC vice-chair Zhang Shengmin said the late president had steered the country through the turmoil that followed the end of the Soviet bloc
· Xinlu Liang
Top Chinese general draws on Jiang’s legacy to highlight importance of loyalty in military
CMC vice-chair Zhang Shengmin said the late president had steered the country through the turmoil that followed the end of the Soviet bloc
· Xinlu Liang
China’s basketball men warm up for World Cup qualifiers with back-to-back losses
Defeats against Uruguay and New Zealand leave Guo Shiqiang’s side with much to think about before they face Qatar and Lebanon next week
· SCMP Sport
China’s basketball men warm up for World Cup qualifiers with back-to-back losses
Defeats against Uruguay and New Zealand leave Guo Shiqiang’s side with much to think about before they face Qatar and Lebanon next week
· SCMP Sport
Court orders Pakistan’s jailed ex-PM Imran Khan to be moved to hospital
Pakistan’s top court has ordered imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be moved to a hospital amid intensifying concerns about his health. The Supreme Court issued the order after Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party and his family raised concerns about his health, citing medical reports from the Adi…
· RT