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MANILA, Philippines — Francine Wong continued her torrid run on the Palawan Junior Tennis Series, fashioning contrasting victories in the girls’ 14- and 16-and-under divisions to claim MVP honors in the Mayor Edwin Olivarez Juniors Age Group Tennis Championships in Sucat, Parañaque last Thursday.
MANILA, Philippines — Had the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics women's swimming qualification period started this month, Filipino tanker Kayla Sanchez would have qualified already.
Conservationists flagged new species uncovered in city while urging authorities to formulate ‘red list’ to protect existing vulnerable ones
The most sweeping administrative overhaul in decades is expected to encounter hurdles ranging from staff shortages to resource mismatch
The most sweeping administrative overhaul in decades is expected to encounter hurdles ranging from staff shortages to resource mismatch
Lee wants to end 1950-53 war, which has never had a peace treaty, but says talks should include curbing North Korea’s nuclear capabilities
Marking the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on Saturday called for a forward-looking relationship with Japan, saying bilateral cooperation is more important than ever.
MANILA, Philippines — Chief Justice Alexander Gesmundo has administered the oath of office to lawyer Gerard Mosquera as the first Judicial Integrity Officer of Supreme Court’s Judicial Integrity Office (JIO).
S. Korean president reiterates will to collect assets illicitly accumulated by pro-Japanese, anti-national collaborators
Lani Pallister, of Australia, celebrates after winning the the women’s 200-meter freestyle final at the Pan Pacific Swimming Championships in Irvine, Calif., Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
The Wallabies are seeking three Test wins in a row for the first time since 2024, as they host Japan for a historic Test in Townsville.
Gordon Repinski und das POLITICO-Team nehmen Euch mit durch die Hauptstadt - kurz, präzise, hintergründig. Montags bis freitags ab 5 Uhr.
MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has stepped up its campaign against rundown and unsanitary public utility vehicles (PUVs) through the deployment of undercover "mystery riders."
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DJ Likie Low’s playlist at Tomorrowland wove Singapore train announcements and bird calls together with electronic dance music
DJ Likie Low’s playlist at Tomorrowland wove Singapore train announcements and bird calls together with electronic dance music
Compact chip containing Hall-effect sensor can pick up faint magnetic fields by generating a tiny voltage without increasing noise output
Compact chip containing Hall-effect sensor can pick up faint magnetic fields by generating a tiny voltage without increasing noise output
TOKYO — Japan's defense minister paid his respects Saturday at a shrine honouring the country's war dead that has long dogged Tokyo's relations with its Asian neighbors, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away.
TOKYO — Japan's defense minister paid his respects Saturday at a shrine honouring the country's war dead that has long dogged Tokyo's relations with its Asian neighbors, but Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi stayed away.
The earthquake prompted a tsunami warning, which was later lifted after checks showed no major sea-level changes that would pose a threat
The earthquake prompted a tsunami warning, which was later lifted after checks showed no major sea-level changes that would pose a threat
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SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korean lawmakers from both the ruling and opposition parties expressed regret Saturday over visits by Japanese officials and politicians to a war shrine seen as a symbol of Japan's imperialistic past.
Stroll through Tokyo on a summer day and you’ll see hand-held fans everywhere. But the light-blue one that Eimi Nakayama was holding on a recent afternoon was a more high-tech variety. Outfitted with a small metal plate that runs on the same science behind semiconductors, it uses electrical currents to generate a ch…
Stroll through Tokyo on a summer day and you’ll see hand-held fans everywhere. But the light-blue one that Eimi Nakayama was holding on a recent afternoon was a more high-tech variety. Outfitted with a small metal plate that runs on the same science behind semiconductors, it uses electrical currents to generate a ch…
The Lorens Say Port in Maumere is among the buildings damaged by the earthquake
MANILA, Philippines — With sold-out arenas and Filipino fans turning her matches into homegrown celebrations, Filipina tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala is increasingly drawing comparisons to boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.
Doves are released as a symbol of peace at Yasukuni Shrine for the war dead in Tokyo on Aug. 15, marking the 81st anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. © Reuters
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in last 5 paras, photo)By Park Boram
Yeo Han-koo, South Korea’s top trade negotiator who played a key role in major trade issues including last year’s tariff negotiations with the United States, was ousted Friday.
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photo from 7th para; ADDS photo)By Park Boram
On US college campuses, a generation shaped by China’s rise is challenging the assumptions behind Washington’s approach to Beijing
On US college campuses, a generation shaped by China’s rise is challenging the assumptions behind Washington’s approach to Beijing
Local communities are breaking a centuries-old taboo that had maintained peaceful coexistence with crocodiles, after a boom in the reptile population fuelled a surge in attacks on people.
Shenzhen’s wettest July in more than three decades saw foot traffic plummet and also caused severe disruption to airline schedules
Shenzhen’s wettest July in more than three decades saw foot traffic plummet and also caused severe disruption to airline schedules
The kings in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei have to be attuned to societal or economic changes to survive, analysts say
The kings in Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia and Brunei have to be attuned to societal or economic changes to survive, analysts say
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's chief trade negotiator has been dismissed from his post, officials said Saturday, as Seoul faces mounting tariff pressure from the United States amid a series of unresolved bilateral trade issues.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid tribute to Soviet soldiers who fought against Japan during World War II to mark Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, vowing to further strengthen ties with Russia, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace and world No. 20 Alex Eala climbed two spots to a career-high No. 18 with 2,166 points in the WTA live rankings ahead of her Cincinnati Open debut on Saturday.
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SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday proposed that the two Koreas begin talks on ending their long-running war and discuss practical ways to halt the advancement of Pyongyang's nuclear program, pledging to seek a peace regime on the Korean Peninsula.
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A strong 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck off Flores island in eastern Indonesia early Saturday, sending thousands running in panic after authorities issued a tsunami warning.
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A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake has struck off the coast of Indonesia’s Flores Island, killing two people and prompting authorities to issue a tsunami warning.
SEOUL, Aug. 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has paid tribute to Soviet soldiers who fought against Japan during World War II to mark Korea's liberation from Japanese colonial rule, vowing to further strengthen ties with Russia, Pyongyang's state media reported Saturday.