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Democrats rebuke Trump over scaling back military drills with South Korea
President Donald Trump is facing pushback over his decision to reduce joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea, with several Democrats accusing him of abandoning Washington’s allies.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Again with the WTE nonsense
OVER the weekend, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that the country’s waste-to-energy (WTE) program should be up and running within 18 months in order to deal with the growing “sea of trash” drowning the Philippines. This was apparently after a visit by the chief executive to one of the city’s giant open sewers, …
· Ben Kritz
US scales back drills with South Korea
SEOUL — US President Donald Trump said he ordered the Pentagon to scale back “inappropriate and hostile” military drills with South Korea, hours before the exercises began on Monday.
· Agence France-Presse
5th Annual SEA HR Expo set to redesign future of work in Manila
ADVANCED Learning Programs (ALPs) has officially announced the 5th Annual Southeast Asia HR Expo and Symposium (Seahres) 2026 taking place at Novotel Manila, Araneta City, Cubao, Quezon City, on Oct. 6 and 7, 2026. Under the theme “Redesigning Work Where Humans and AI Win Together,” Seahres 2026 brings together over…
· The Manila Times
Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 53
RUTENG, Indonesia - Rescue teams in eastern Indonesia recovered six more bodies Sunday, a day after a magnitude 7.7 earthquake, raising the death toll to 53, authorities said, as many of the thousands of displaced people spent the night outdoors in fear of aftershocks.
· Associated Press
Recovery efforts begin in Hawaii
HONOLULU - Clean-up efforts were underway on Sunday as Hurricane Lala, which was downgraded to a tropical storm, rolled past Hawaii’s Big Island and dumped heavy rain across the US Pacific state.
· Agence France-Presse
Flooding subsides in parts of Metro Manila, remains deep in Quezon City
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — Floodwaters subsided in several parts of Metro Manila by midnight Tuesday, but deep flooding remained in portions of Quezon City following heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon, or Habagat.
· Dan Madrazo
Prosecution to press on with VP Duterte impeachment trial — Barbers
MANILA, Philippines – Members of the House prosecution team on Monday insisted they have no knowledge of any talks for a “trade-off” involving Vice President Sara Duterte’s resignation that will pave the way for her to run in the 2028 elections.
· Kristina Maralit
China’s economy showing signs that slowdown may be extending
Industrial output and retail sales slump in July after one of the country’s weakest quarterly growth rates ever
· Richard Partington
Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis
Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and Japan
· Graemewearden
Pentagon orders 30 US universities to scrutinise ties with Chinese research partners
Institutions have two weeks to audit foreign collaborations and could be required to terminate partnerships to preserve federal funding
· Teresa Elena Frontado
Hurricane Lala dumps heavy rains on Hawaii
HONOLULU — Hurricane Lala on Saturday lashed Hawaii’s Big Island with heavy rain and strong winds, as forecasters warned of potentially dangerous flooding across the US Pacific island state.
· Agence France-Presse
Why the Arctic sea route has become so important for China and Russia
Global shipping disruptions, along with oil and gas projects, have added to the strategic value of the Northern Sea Route
· Albee Zhang
Why the Arctic sea route has become so important for China and Russia
Global shipping disruptions, along with oil and gas projects, have added to the strategic value of the Northern Sea Route
· Albee Zhang
Pacific Airshow takes to the skies above the Gold Coast – in pictures
View image in fullscreenThe air show features historical aircraft, military fighter jets and stunt planes against the Surfers Paradise skyline.ShareView image in fullscreenThe beach was filled with dedicated aviation enthusiasts, toddlers and everyone in between.ShareView image in fullscreenEveryone was looking up a…
US backs Japan over Putin trip to disputed islands
TOKYO, Japan — The United States recognizes Japan's sovereignty over islands visited by Russian President Vladimir Putin, the US ambassador to Tokyo said Friday.
· Agence France-Presse
Mitsubishi Motors plans EV for Australia, New Zealand, made by Foxconn unit
The ASR VR-e compact sport utility vehicle is based on a design by Foxtron Vehicle Technologies. (Mitsubishi Motors)
· Staff Writer
Australian foreign minister rejects 'monoculture' call
SYDNEY — Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong defended multiculturalism as "the only Australia that has ever existed" in a speech on Friday, pushing back against the ascendant far-right One Nation party.
· Agence France-Presse
Ruby Ruiz, Pokwang tie for Cinemalaya Best Actress; ‘Mag-iina’ wins Best Film
MANILA, Philippines — Ruby Ruiz and Marietta “Pokwang” Subong shared the Best Actress award at the 22nd Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film Festival, while “Mag-iina” took home the prestigious Balanghai trophy for Best Film.
· Iza Iglesias
The next silicon? AI data centre material faces price spike amid China supply crunch
Beyond GPUs and memory chips, the rapid AI buildout is sparking demand for indium phosphide, a substrate used to power next-generation optical transmission
· Howard Liu
The next silicon? AI data centre material faces price spike amid China supply crunch
Beyond GPUs and memory chips, the rapid AI buildout is sparking demand for indium phosphide, a substrate used to power next-generation optical transmission
· Howard Liu
China’s green dominance a ‘fundamental dilemma’ for Western governments, report says
World needs cheap green technologies to decarbonise, and efforts to reduce reliance on China risk slowing the transition, researchers say
· Huizhao Huang
China’s green dominance a ‘fundamental dilemma’ for Western governments, report says
World needs cheap green technologies to decarbonise, and efforts to reduce reliance on China risk slowing the transition, researchers say
· Huizhao Huang
Chinamaxxing: is the trend really about China or Gen Z fleeing Western fatigue?
From viral candy wrappers to hot water routines, Western Gen Z appears obsessed with all things China. But is it true love?
· Caroline Lin
Chinamaxxing: is the trend really about China or Gen Z fleeing Western fatigue?
From viral candy wrappers to hot water routines, Western Gen Z appears obsessed with all things China. But is it true love?
· Caroline Lin
Witness says VP Duterte ordered release of P125 M to security officer | The wRap
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· grabaya0376
202 cups in an hour: Beijing’s 24-hour robot-run coffee shop sets world record | South China Morning Post
The shop set a Guinness World Record on its opening day for the most cups of coffee served by a robot-operated store in one hour.
China Economic Growth 'Downside Risk' Looms; Goldman Warns After July Macro-Miss-Fest
China’s July activity data weakened from June, missing market expectations across the board, and signaling a soft start to Q3 amid continued divergence between resilient exports and subdued domestic demand.
· Tyler Durden
Chinese men’s table tennis team continue to struggle after WTT Europe Smash setback
All six players failed to make it past the third round, while Wang Manyu fared better, winning the women’s singles title in Sweden
· SCMP Sport
Chinese men’s table tennis team continue to struggle after WTT Europe Smash setback
All six players failed to make it past the third round, while Wang Manyu fared better, winning the women’s singles title in Sweden
· SCMP Sport
At least 68 killed in Indonesia quake as aftershocks hamper rescue efforts
People are sheltering in makeshift tent amid fears of aftershocks. (AP: Firdia Lisnawati)
Senate cancels impeachment trial on Tuesday due to bad weather
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate Impeachment Court has cancelled the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday due to the forecast of heavy rains and flooding associated with the southwest monsoon, Impeachment Clerk of Court Renato Bantug Jr. announced Monday.
· Catherine S. Valente
PBBM raises need to bring government assistance closer to communities
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday led the "Bawat Bayan Makikinabang" (Every Town Will Benefit) initiative in Negros Oriental to bring government assistance closer to communities and strengthen food security, education, and service delivery to families in need.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
At least 68 dead after Indonesia earthquake as survivors experience aftershocks, await aid
Residents of villages in eastern Indonesia hit by a deadly earthquake that killed at least 68 people were awaiting aid on Monday as rescuers combed through collapsed buildings in search of people trapped beneath the rubble.
· REUTERS
India arrests over 200 terror operatives linked to Pakistan ahead of Independence Day
Indian security agencies arrested more than 200 "terror operatives" linked to Pakistan, thwarting potential "subversive attacks" around the country's Independence Day last week, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Monday, in one of the largest such crackdowns in years.
· REUTERS
Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial postponed again due to bad weather
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· jpcruz0306
Manila mayor suspends Tuesday's F2F classes
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso suspended Tuesday's face-to-face (F2F) classes at all levels in public and private schools.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Manila mayor suspends Tuesday classes
MANILA, Philippines — Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko" Moreno Domagoso ordered the suspension of classes on Tuesday in all levels in public and private schools.
· Reina C. Tolentino
Trump scales down war games with South Korea: Why it matters
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to “substantially” scale back military drills with South Korea, citing his “very good relationship” with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and his disappointment over Seoul not supporting the United States in its war on Iran.
· Priyanka Shankar
Trump Says US To 'Substantially Reduce' Military Drills With S.Korea, Cites 'Very Good Relationship' With Kim
President Trump revealed Sunday he has ordered the Pentagon to scale back joint military exercises with longtime close ally South Korea, surprisingly mentioning his "very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un as a motivating factor in the decision.
· Tyler Durden
Will Russia’s plan for overland oil route be ‘game changer’ for India’s energy security?
Moscow is eyeing a direct rail link to India, reflecting a scramble by major powers to build trade corridors beyond Hormuz, analysts say
· Biman Mukherji
Will Russia’s plan for overland oil route be ‘game changer’ for India’s energy security?
Moscow is eyeing a direct rail link to India, reflecting a scramble by major powers to build trade corridors beyond Hormuz, analysts say
· Biman Mukherji
China expands digital yuan network with 8 new banks to accelerate adoption
China launched the digital yuan in 2019, but retail adoption has been slow as Chinese consumers are accustomed to using Alipay and WeChat Pay
· Mia Nurmamat
China expands digital yuan network with 8 new banks to accelerate adoption
China launched the digital yuan in 2019, but retail adoption has been slow as Chinese consumers are accustomed to using Alipay and WeChat Pay
· Mia Nurmamat
Chinese team aims to put ‘smart’ diabetes probiotic on US shelves within 2 years
The engineered probiotic, named Gift, can sense high blood sugar and automatically release the glucose-lowering hormone GLP-1
· Shi Huang