Sandz Solutions powers AI-ready enterprises with future-ready infrastructure
SANDZ Solutions Philippines announces a new phase of growth and innovation.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00India’s ex-wrestling chief cleared of sexual offenses
NEW DELHI — A court in New Delhi acquitted the former head of the Indian wrestling federation on Monday of charges of sexual harassment and stalking brought by medal-winning athletes, his lawyer said.
· Agence France-Presse
Suicide bomber kills 14 in Pakistan rally
PESHAWAR, Pakistan — A suicide bomber targeted protesters at an antimilitant rally in northwestern Pakistan on Sunday, killing at least 14 people, mostly civilians and police officers, and wounding more than two dozen others, officials said.
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Emilio Jacinto and the concept of ‘kalayaan’
WE mentioned in our previous column that the Brains of the Katipunan, Emilio Jacinto, dropped out of his law studies at the University of Santo Tomas at the age of 18 to join the secret revolutionary society called the Katipunan. But Katipunan historian Jim Richardson pointed out to me an important article by Nation…
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Nestlé launches barangay nutrition drive to help address infant nutrient gaps
Amid persistent concerns over micronutrient deficiencies among Filipino children, Nestlé Philippines is bringing its nutrition advocacy directly to communities through a new educational caravan aimed at helping parents make informed feeding decisions for their babies.
· Iza Iglesias
Indonesia ferry fire leaves 5 dead, dozens missing
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· Associated Press
Dingdong Dantes powers a smarter family home
A company that provides sustainable energy solutions has recently introduced its brand ambassador. Marstek Philippines chose actor, TV host and entrepreneur Dingdong Dantes.
· The Manila Times
Indian court acquits ex-wrestling chief in sexual harassment case
A New Delhi court has acquitted the former chief of India’s wrestling federation in a sexual harassment and stalking case lodged by prominent female wrestlers.
· Al Jazeera
Hugging Face CEO says China is winning the AI race and dominating on open models
Hugging Face CEO Clément Delangue said China is winning the artificial intelligence race with open-source models and could catch up to U.S. model makers as soon as this year.
· Samantha Subin
Suzuki to export electric minicars to Europe as soon as 2027
Suzuki will bring its e-Sky mini EV, scheduled to launch in Japan during November, to Europe as early as next year. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura)
· Staff Writer
President Marcos welcomes Japanese lawmaker, cites expanding PH-Japan ties
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said Japan has always been an "important partner" in the Philippine economic development ever since Manila established relations with Tokyo 70 years ago.
· The Manila Times
'Luis' weakens into LPA — Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines — Tropical Depression Luis had weakened into a Low Pressure Area (LPA) as of 8 p.m. Monday, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said.
· Reina C. Tolentino
China's AI Knife Fight: DeepSeek's New Model Runs 100x Cheaper Than Anthropic's Flagship
The price of artificial intelligence just printed a new low. DeepSeek's V4-Flash, officially released Friday, costs roughly three cents to run through a standard battery of benchmark tests, according to San Francisco research firm Artificial Analysis. Moonshot AI's Kimi K3 costs 86 cents; OpenAI's GPT-5.6 Sol, $1.86…
· Tyler Durden
Beyond the singularity: China owning the physical AI revolution
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· Jan Krikke
China steps up 'propaganda blitz' in Turkey amid investment fallout
The Chinese government has substantially stepped up its public relations activities in Turkey following the damage to its image caused by the collapse of manufacturer BYD’s planned investment in the country.
· Middleeasteye
Nauru, el 3er país más pequeño del mundo, cambia su nombre a Naoero
El presidente de Nauru, David Adeang, habla en la ceremonia de apertura del Foro de Boao de Asia, en Boao, en la provincia de Hainan, en el sur de China, el jueves 28 de marzo de 2024. (Foto AP/Tian Macleod Ji, Archivo)
· Charlotte Grahammclay
A military base, a displaced people and Trump’s China fears: Burnham’s Chagos test
Britain’s new prime minister’s first challenge may lie in the Indian Ocean where the future of a US-British facility remains unresolved
· Khushboo Razdan
A military base, a displaced people and Trump’s China fears: Burnham’s Chagos test
Britain’s new prime minister’s first challenge may lie in the Indian Ocean where the future of a US-British facility remains unresolved
· Khushboo Razdan
Japan's Orix to buy UK aircraft parts company AerFin as travel demand grows
The acquisition of AerFin will support Orix's aircraft-leasing business. (Source photos by Nikkei and AerFin)
· Staff Writer
China’s political and scientific elite head to Beidaihe for summer retreat season
Cai Qi meets frontier researchers, urging them to play their part in Communist Party governance
· Dannie Peng
China’s political and scientific elite head to Beidaihe for summer retreat season
Cai Qi meets frontier researchers, urging them to play their part in Communist Party governance
· Dannie Peng
How India’s ‘Cockroach’ movement grew its wings
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· Sonali Kolhatkar
The AI talent war: tech giants court researchers years ahead of graduation
China’s tech giants are luring fresh AI graduates by offering salaries that are 16 times the national average
· Coco Feng
Why tech firms are locking down tomorrow’s AI researchers today
China’s tech giants are luring fresh AI graduates by offering salaries that are 16 times the national average
· Coco Feng
From living roofs to rainwater harvesting: the future of sustainable homes
View image in fullscreenDesigners around the world are radically reimagining homes for the climate era. ‘Twenty or 30 years ago, sustainability was often treated as a specialist concern,’ said Philip Jodidio, author of Homes for Our Time: Sustainable Living, published earlier this year. ‘Today it shapes almost every…
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Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
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Manuel Bonoan is the current secretary of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), a position to which he was appointed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in June 2022.
(2nd LD) Record heat wave continues to grapple S. Korea
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Will Philippines’ push for seabed rights derail South China Sea code talks?
Analysts say Manila’s move could make it harder for Asean to agree on a common position regarding the code of conduct
· Sam Beltran
Will Philippines’ push for seabed rights derail South China Sea code talks?
Analysts say Manila’s move could make it harder for Asean to agree on a common position regarding the code of conduct
· Sam Beltran
Nissan posts quarterly profit but warns of Middle East, China risks
TOKYO — Nissan Motor Corp. reported Monday that it returned to profit in the first quarter of the fiscal year, helped by cost cutting measures and improved sales in some markets.
· Associated Press
Unknown number of people missing after Indonesian ferry fire kills 5
Initial reports said it was carrying 271 people but by Monday officials said many more people were aboard than listed
· Associated Press
Unknown number of people missing after Indonesian ferry fire kills 5
Initial reports said it was carrying 271 people but by Monday officials said many more people were aboard than listed
· Associated Press
Palace: Over 8M customers to benefit from P9.5-B Meralco refund
MANILA, Philippines — Over eight million customers of Manila Electric Company (Meralco) are expected to benefit from a P9.5-billion refund ordered by the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) as the Marcos administration remains committed to address the financial needs of Filipinos, Malacañang said on Monday.
· Bernadette E. Tamayo
La premier Takaichi visita el sur de Japón tras el sismo y en medio de una ola de calor
La primera ministra de Japón, Sanae Takaichi, visita un centro de evacuación para los afectados por el sismo de la semana pasada en Hikawa, al sur del país, el lunes 3 de agosto de 2026. (Japan Pool/Kyodo News vía AP)
· Mari Yamaguchi
Chinese buyers pull back from US homes as state restrictions grow
Among foreigners who did not make a home purchase, the most common reason was the inability to find a suitable property, followed by affordability. © Reuters
· PAK YIU
Tropical Depression Luis makes landfall in Isabela
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· Acor Arceo
Singapore jails man who had secret sexual ‘relationship’ with niece, 13
The man, 38, was sentenced to 21 years’ jail and 16 strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to charges including rape and sexual assault
· CNA
Singapore jails man who had secret sexual ‘relationship’ with niece, 13
The man, 38, was sentenced to 21 years’ jail and 16 strokes of the cane after pleading guilty to charges including rape and sexual assault
· CNA
US faces new pressure to build weapons without China's rare earth magnets
EXETER, N.H. — A giant American flag hanging on the wall of a warehouse in New Hampshire hints at the national importance of the elements bound inside the mining waste stored in 1-ton bags. The company uses electrolysis to separate the key critical elements President Donald Trump's administration desperately wants t…
· Associated Press
Saudi tankers turn away from Gulf of Aden
Six supertankers sailing under the Saudi flag have changed course in the Gulf of Aden in the past few days, amid threats by Houthis to target Saudi shipping. The tankers, currently empty of cargo after returning from ports in Asia, are now heading in formation towards southern Africa, rather than using the shorter r…
· Middleeasteye
Prime minister visits quake-hit southern Japan as cleanup begins in intense heat
TOKYO — Residents in Japan's quake-hit southwestern prefecture of Kumamoto put out heaps of debris for collection as the region baked under intense heat.
· Associated Press
Chinese military unveils AI system to plan and coordinate mass air strikes
The support system is designed to support exercises involving ‘hundreds of targets and dozens of formations’, according to state media
· Amber Wang
Chinese military unveils AI system to plan and coordinate mass air strikes
The support system is designed to support exercises involving ‘hundreds of targets and dozens of formations’, according to state media
· Amber Wang
Iran war could still alter Beijing’s policy calculus: economist
Mao Zhenhua says impact on China has been “small”, but it could focus policymakers’ minds on domestic economic woes
· Frank Chen
Iran war could still alter Beijing’s policy calculus: economist
Mao Zhenhua says impact on China has been “small”, but it could focus policymakers’ minds on domestic economic woes
· Frank Chen
China’s MANPADS for Iran could cost US airpower dearly
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· Gabriel Honrada
Can we govern AI in a fragmented world before it’s too late?
While the US, EU and China offer different approaches, all recognise that AI is too powerful and pervasive to be treated as ordinary tech
· Shouqing Zhu
Can we govern AI in a fragmented world before it’s too late?
While the US, EU and China offer different approaches, all recognise that AI is too powerful and pervasive to be treated as ordinary tech
· Shouqing Zhu