What is a glueball? Chinese-led team finds rare particle made entirely of force
After 15 years of research, scientists discover definitive evidence of glueballs using the Beijing Electron Positron Collider II
· Fan Chen
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Newest first · UTC+11:00What is a glueball? Chinese-led team finds rare particle made entirely of force
After 15 years of research, scientists discover definitive evidence of glueballs using the Beijing Electron Positron Collider II
· Fan Chen
Barbers urges officials favoring China interests to resign
MANILA, Philippines — House Prosecution Panel adviser and spokesman Ace Barbers on Saturday called on government officials who openly or covertly advance China’s interests over Philippine national interests to voluntarily resign.
· James Daniel Danio
Fijian rugby player, 26, dies after suspected heatstroke
Rugby balls are lined up on the pitch prior to the start of the rugby union international match between Scotland and Italy at the Murrayfield stadium in Edinburgh, Scotland, on March 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Scott Heppell, File)
Australia 35, Japan 32
Australia 35 (Harry Potter, Tom Wright, Max Jorgensen, Fraser McReight, Taniela Tupou tries; Ryan Lonergan 4 conversions, Ben Donaldson conversion), Japan 32 (Ryunosuke Ito, Faulua Makisi, Kazuma Ueda, Warner Dearns tries; Takuro Matsunaga 3 conversions, 2 penalties). HT: 14-14
· The Associated Press
China’s lunar research station could be guarded by robot watchdogs, space scientists say
Custom-designed machines could identify hazards on the moon and help astronauts collect rock samples, source water ice, researchers say
· Ling Xin
China’s lunar research station could be guarded by robot watchdogs, space scientists say
Custom-designed machines could identify hazards on the moon and help astronauts collect rock samples, source water ice, researchers say
· Ling Xin
BINI, SB19 tease highly anticipated P-pop collaboration
MANILA, Philippines — Fans are buzzing with excitement after two of the Philippines' biggest P-pop groups, BINI and SB19, simultaneously teased a possible collaboration on their Facebook accounts on Aug. 8, 2026.
· Mark Carlo Sibug
Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in Japan
Flights linking Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan cancelled, while Okinawa travellers and businesses count the cost
· Edith Lin
Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in Japan
Flights linking Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan cancelled, while Okinawa travellers and businesses count the cost
· Edith Lin
Taiwan’s William Lai rehearses late-night emergency escape during military drill
As part of annual Han Kuang exercise, the island’s leader is evacuated in a drill simulating a potential PLA decapitation strike
· Liu Zhen
Taiwan’s William Lai rehearses late-night emergency escape during military drill
As part of annual Han Kuang exercise, the island’s leader is evacuated in a drill simulating a potential PLA decapitation strike
· Liu Zhen
President Xi never wastes a good crisis. As Iran, Ukraine and Palestine distract the world, he tightens his grip | Simon Tisdall
Ever the strategist, the Chinese leader is taking the offensive, both abroad and at home. That’s bad news for global order, and minorities in his country
· Simontisdall
Michelle Dee celebrates gaming, entertainment, style
THE City of Dreams Manila Grand Ballroom was transformed into a futuristic world of street fashion recently through the PlayScape by OKGames event, starring Miss Universe Philippines 2023 titleholder, singer, actress and model Michelle Marquez Dee.
· The Manila Times
Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth
The foreign investments can help Chinese companies grow and compete on the global stage, according to Citic Securities
· Julie Zhang
Global pharma giants turn to Chinese biotech to tap innovation, valuation growth
The foreign investments can help Chinese companies grow and compete on the global stage, according to Citic Securities
· Julie Zhang
Fijian rugby player in Japan dies of suspected ‘severe heatstroke’, club says
Saimoni Vunilagi, who plays for Kyushu KV in the second division, was taken to hospital after team practice
· Agence France-Presse
Fijian rugby player in Japan dies of suspected ‘severe heatstroke’, club says
Saimoni Vunilagi, who plays for Kyushu KV in the second division, was taken to hospital after team practice
· Agence France-Presse
Russian attacks kill 4 in Ukraine, including 3-year-old, as defences fall short
The child and his grandparents were among the dead after the latest attacks. Kyiv says around 9,000 drones and missiles were fired in July
· Associated Press
Russian attacks kill 4 in Ukraine, including 3-year-old, as defences fall short
The child and his grandparents were among the dead after the latest attacks. Kyiv says around 9,000 drones and missiles were fired in July
· Associated Press
Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw
China should use bottom-up tactics to win over the Indian public and bolster its Global South sway, scholars write
· Fan Chen
Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw
China should use bottom-up tactics to win over the Indian public and bolster its Global South sway, scholars write
· Fan Chen
Japan v Australia: rugby union international – live
Updates as Wallabies begin new era under Les Kiss
· Jonathan Howcroft
US announces $400m investment in Australian rare earth mine
The United States Department of Defense has announced a $400m conditional loan commitment to an Australian company to build the world’s first primary mine for scandium, a critical rare earth element whose market is dominated by China.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Wallabies take on Eddie Jones’ Japan in start of Les Kiss era
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· Jonathan Drennan, Iain Payten
DND rejects China’s ‘illegal’ label on PH chart of Panatag Shoal
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense (DND) on Saturday rejected China’s declaration that the Philippines’ latest move to delineate its maritime zones around Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal was “illegal, null and void,” as Beijing warned it would take “firm and effective countermeasures” against what …
· Gabryelle Dumalag
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan, heads towards China
Typhoon Dolphin has hit Japan’s southern island of Okinawa, injuring five people and cutting power to 14,000 buildings, and is heading towards eastern China, where authorities have shut down ports, schools and tourist sites.
· Al Jazeera Staff
África quiere más energía solar propia para ser autosuficiente, pero la sombra de China persiste
Una planta de energía solar, vista en el estacionamiento del Complejo Dos Ríos, en Nairobi, Kenia, el 16 de julio de 2026. (AP Foto/Andrew Kasuku, archivo)
· Allan Olingo
New era for Wallabies begins as Australia face Japan in hot conditions
Sat 8 Aug 2026 at 6:30pm
· Michael Doyle
Gilas women gear up for pre-Olympic qualifying tournament
MANILA, Philippines — The Gilas Pilipinas women’s national basketball team gears up for its upcoming 2026 FIBA Olympic pre-qualifying tournament in Guadalajara, Mexico, on August 17 to 23.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan
Chinese virtual actress in trending AI drama raises deep industry concerns and questions
Unlike typical strong drama heroines, Fang is vulnerable, compromises; netizens widely resonate with this portrayal of an ordinary girl
· Alice Yan
Chinese virtual actress in trending AI drama sparks deep industry concerns
Unlike typical strong drama heroines, Fang is vulnerable, compromises; netizens widely resonate with this portrayal of an ordinary girl
· Alice Yan
South Korean football body apologises after report on referee sex scandal
The Korea Football Association refers to reports about events that ‘even many within the organisation were unaware of’
· Reuters
South Korean football body apologises after report on referee sex scandal
The Korea Football Association refers to reports about events that ‘even many within the organisation were unaware of’
· Reuters
Fruitful PH stint in 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian meet justifies hosting — Gregorio
MANILA, Philippines — Citing the fruitful results, Philippine Sports Commission chairman Patrick Gregorio underlined why hosting the just-concluded 10th Aero Gymnastics Asian Championships presented by the PSC at the Tagaytay CT Velodrome here was good anew for local sports development and tourism.
· The Manila Times
Da Silva, Tan shine in record-breaking IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu
MANILA, Philippines – A record field of 674 young athletes turned the RLC Residences IRONKIDS Lapu-Lapu into a celebration of the country’s rising multisport talent Saturday, with Zackary Da Silva and Laureen Lee Tan emerging as the premier division champions in a pair of thrilling finishes that set the stage for Su…
· The Manila Times
Barricading doors, hiding under tables: Students tell of fleeing mass shooting at their Thai school
Warning: Graphic content.
· Zach Hope, Harry Jiaravongtrakul
Golaman to drive PH golf tourism, attract more foreign players
MANILA, Philippines — A first for Philippine golf and a boost to sports tourism.
· The Manila Times
China’s viral ‘dream job’: tough labour market fuels rush for unconventional work
A highly-coveted mountaintop gig has exposed the sobering economic realities facing young jobseekers
· Dake Liu
China’s viral ‘dream job’: tough labour market fuels rush for unconventional work
A highly-coveted mountaintop gig has exposed the sobering economic realities facing young jobseekers
· Dake Liu
A Korean conductor's first time on a Korean podium
Former pianist returned to Korea for her first time conducting in her home country
· Park Ga-young
As Korea drinks less, liquor goes lighter — and global
Ready-to-drink cocktails, flavored soju and exports reshape industry, as domestic shipments fall 17% over a decade
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Lee vows to review policies that discourage young couples from registering marriage
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Survivor’s story, carried forward
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Africa builds more homegrown solar with hopes to ease reliance on China
A solar power plant is seen at the car park of Two Rivers Complex in Nairobi, Kenya, July 16, 2026. (AP Photo/Andrew Kasuku, File)
· Allan Olingo
Over a quarter of China’s ultra-wealthy concentrated in Beijing and Shanghai: report
Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong hold most super-rich households as weaknesses in real estate and market volatility weigh on private capital
· Chelsea Yang
Over a quarter of China’s ultra-wealthy concentrated in Beijing and Shanghai: report
Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong hold most super-rich households as weaknesses in real estate and market volatility weigh on private capital
· Chelsea Yang
Alex Eala says nothing serious about her tweaked ankle
MANILA, Philippines — Filipino tennis ace Alex Eala said there's nothing too serious about her right ankle which she tweaked in the second set of her third round match against American Caty McNally at the WTA 1000 National Bank Open Friday night in Toronto (Saturday morning in Manila).
· Niel Victor C. Masoy
Yonhap News hosts annual badminton tournament for multicultural families
GOYANG, South Korea, Aug. 8 (Yonhap) -- An annual badminton tournament for multicultural families, hosted by Yonhap News Agency, South Korea's key newswire, was held Saturday to strengthen ties and facilitate communication among the families through the sport.
· Deok-Hyun Kim
Venus wants Eala to team up with Serena: ‘Then she can complete the Williams Sisters’
MANILA, Philippines — Tennis legend Venus Williams floated an intriguing idea for Filipina tennis star Alex Eala: a future doubles partnership with her sister, Serena Williams.
· Nicole Anne D.G. Bugauisan