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Heavy rain kills 5, strands thousands in east Japan
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· Agence France-Presse
Daily life around the world, in photos
A barber clips a client’s hair at his makeshift open-air shop in Kolkata, India, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Bikas Das)
· The Associated Press
Citi, JPMorgan join Japan's $4.6bn financing of US gas power projects
Citigroup and JPMorgan Chase will participate in financing gas-powered plant projects in the U.S. states of Pennsylvania and Texas. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Reuters)
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Eight dead, and over 10K left stranded as record-breaking rain pummels Japan
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Indian ambassador calls on young people to continue to work for progress of UAE | The National
India’s ambition to transform from a developing country into a developed nation in a “golden age” marks the start of the 79th anniversary celebrations of independence from British colonial rule.
· Ramola Talwar Badam
China planeja enviar cães-robôs para uma base na Lua em 2035
A China planeja enviar cães-robôs à Lua para auxiliar astronautas na construção e operação da futura Estação Internacional de Pesquisa Lunar (ILRS), segundo reportagem divulgada na semana passada pelo jornal South China Morning Post.
· José Urrejola
Hawaii declares state of emergency as Tropical Storm Lala closes in on islands
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· FOX Weather
WATCH: Philippines' Marcos sees progress in China energy exploration talks
President Ferdinand Marcos says that the Philippines is "making progress" on potential energy exploration with China despite ongoing tensions over their competing claims in the disputed South China Sea.
· The Manila Times
DFA confirms arrest of over 100 Filipinos in China | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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WATCH: 'I want to be Eala': Philippine sensation sparks tennis boom at home
On a Manila court made of crushed seashells, an earnest four-year-old sends a forehand sailing wide –- one of dozens of kids aiming to follow in the footsteps of the Philippines' first homegrown tennis sensation, Alexandra Eala.
· The Manila Times
Toxic gas leak kills 8 at Bangladesh ship-breaking yard
Ship-breaking in Bangladesh has long faced global criticism due to its unsafe and environmentally damaging practices
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Toxic gas leak kills 8 at Bangladesh ship-breaking yard
Ship-breaking in Bangladesh has long faced global criticism due to its unsafe and environmentally damaging practices
· dpa
China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South America
The project will place Brazil among a small number of countries capable of developing and operating geostationary satellites
· Emiliano Martínez Viademonte
China, Brazil to launch 24/7 disaster early warning satellite for South America
The project will place Brazil among a small number of countries capable of developing and operating geostationary satellites
· Emiliano Martínez Viademonte
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.
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What does the first visit to the Kuril Islands by Vladimir Putin mean for China?
Diplomatic offensive signals growing alignment between Beijing and Moscow to isolate Tokyo ahead of key November summit
· Albee Zhang
What does the first visit to the Kuril Islands by Vladimir Putin mean for China?
Diplomatic offensive signals growing alignment between Beijing and Moscow to isolate Tokyo ahead of key November summit
· Albee Zhang
Tunnel collapses at an Indian hydropower project, killing at least 7
LUCKNOW, India — A tunnel under construction at a hydropower project in India’s northern hill state of Uttarakhand collapsed overnight, leaving at least seven workers dead, officials said Friday.
· Associated Press
Daughter seeks judicial recognition of Reynaldo Momay as 58th Maguindanao massacre victim
MANILA, Philippines — The daughter of photojournalist Reynaldo ‘Bebot’ Momay has appealed to the higher court to judicially recognize her father as the 58th victim of the 2009 Maguindanao massacre.
· Arlie O. Calalo
Philippines’ Marcos says China oil talks have ‘moved forward’ despite maritime row
The president also confirms for the first time a ‘provisional understanding’ with China over the resupply of WWII warship Sierra Madre
· Raissa Robles
Philippines’ Marcos says China oil talks have ‘moved forward’ despite maritime row
The president also confirms for the first time a ‘provisional understanding’ with China over the resupply of WWII warship Sierra Madre
· Raissa Robles
Erice seeks House probe into premature EDSA rehab deterioration
MANILA, Philippines — Caloocan 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice on Friday has called for a congressional inquiry into the premature deterioration of portions of the recently rehabilitated Epifanio de los Santos Avenue (EDSA), including reports of potholes and other pavement defects just months after rehabilitation.
· James Daniel Danio
Tolentino vows to fight P85 wage hike amid injunction
MANILA, Philippines — Labor Secretary Francis N. Tolentino said Friday that the government would continue to pursue legal remedies to defend the P85 daily minimum wage increase in Metro Manila after a Pasig court issued a writ of preliminary injunction against its implementation.
· Dan Madrazo
Gov’t eyes P353-billion health sector budget for 2027, lower than in 2026
DOH. The Department of Health facade.
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Marcos: ‘Possible’ joint exploration with China before term ends
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Record-breaking rain floods Chiba, east of Tokyo, killing at least 5
TOKYO — Record-breaking rainfall flooded cities east of Tokyo overnight, killing at least five people, injuring over two dozen others and stranding thousands, authorities said Friday.
· Associated Press
Trump's tariffs unevenly reshape American manufacturing
U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff-heavy trade policy has redrawn the supply chain map for American manufacturers. (Nikkei montage)
· PAK YIU
Indonesia's Prabowo targets 6% growth, lower budget deficit in 2027
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto delivers his annual state of the nation address in front of members of parliament in Jakarta on Aug. 14. © Reuters
· ISMI DAMAYANTI
H&M discloses customer data breach in South Korea
The Swedish fashion retailer said email addresses, phone numbers and order or return reference numbers among information compromised
· Lee Yoon-seo
Reduce your exposure to US assets before they lose value, Pictet warns investors
Swiss private bank says structurally high inflation and government deficits will erode value of US dollar and Treasuries over the next decade
· Themis Qi
For China, Trump’s new drone tariffs threaten to deepen trade rift with US
Disrupted supply chains could complicate efforts of Chinese firms to expand globally in the fast-growing drone industry, while raising costs for American buyers
· Sherry Wang
For China, Trump’s new drone tariffs threaten to deepen trade rift with US
Disrupted supply chains could complicate efforts of Chinese firms to expand globally in the fast-growing drone industry, while raising costs for American buyers
· Sherry Wang
Unusual Machines Jumps After Trump Slaps 100% Drone Tariff In "Hard Decoupling" From China
Shares of drone makers AeroVironment and Aevex, and "pure-play" drone-parts company Unusual Machines, are higher in premarket trading Thursday after the Trump administration signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of as much as 100% on imported drones and components, part of a broader effort to decouple the nation's …
· Tyler Durden
Indonesian families of Lion Air crash victims suffer again, ‘predatory’ lawyer evades jail
Keith Griffin has admitted that he knew his boss Tom Girardi failed to distribute settlement funds to families of the Lion Air victims
· Aisyah Llewellyn
Indonesian families of Lion Air crash victims suffer again, ‘predatory’ lawyer evades jail
Keith Griffin has admitted that he knew his boss Tom Girardi failed to distribute settlement funds to families of the Lion Air victims
· Aisyah Llewellyn
ROLE: Department of Trade and Industry
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is the executive office that enables economic opportunities to help generate employment and income for Filipinos. The department is mandated to preside over the country’s innovative industry and services sector, ensuring its growth and providing opportunities for employment.
Launch of DeepSeek’s Harness marks its strategic pivot towards autonomous agentic AI
With the launch of Harness, China’s DeepSeek continues to build the foundational digital scaffolding for autonomous AI agents
· Minxiao Chang
Launch of DeepSeek’s Harness marks its strategic pivot towards autonomous agentic AI
With the launch of Harness, China’s DeepSeek continues to build the foundational digital scaffolding for autonomous AI agents
· Minxiao Chang
Zhipu launches flagship model GLM-5.3 as China seeks Mythos-level edge in cyber defence
Company says GLM-5.3 outperformed leading US systems in cybersecurity tests, beating Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 on CyberGym
· Xinmei Shen
Zhipu launches flagship model GLM-5.3 as China seeks Mythos-level edge in cyber defence
Company says GLM-5.3 outperformed leading US systems in cybersecurity tests, beating Anthropic’s Mythos 5 and OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 on CyberGym
· Xinmei Shen
Miles ahead: China team boosts atom entanglement distance record fourfold
The breakthrough is expected to provide a foundation for scalable quantum communications, computing and networked sensing
· Dannie Peng
Miles ahead: China team boosts atom entanglement distance record fourfold
The breakthrough is expected to provide a foundation for scalable quantum communications, computing and networked sensing
· Dannie Peng
US special operations forces ready to step up combat drills in Philippines
United States Navy Admiral Frank Bradley, commander U.S. Special Operation Command, gestures during an interview with the Associated Press Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, in Makati city Metro Manila, Philippines. (AP Photo/Aaron Favila)
· Jim Gomez
Taiwan concludes annual war games, including preparing for PLA sea blockade | South China Morning Post
The 10-day Han Kuang drills also rehearsed moving weapons production, leader’s emergency escape and internet outages.
Malacañang confirms 2 DICT officials fired for violating bidding rules
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Friday confirmed that two senior officials from the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) have been removed from their posts.
· Allen Limos
At least 7 killed in India after hydropower project tunnel collapses
Of 22 people who were working in the tunnel, 12 have been rescued alive and another three are still missing
· Associated Press
At least 7 killed in India after hydropower project tunnel collapses
Of 22 people who were working in the tunnel, 12 have been rescued alive and another three are still missing
· Associated Press
Davao City steel corporation raided over presence of radioactive materials
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· Jairo Bolledo