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ARCHIVO – El cofundador de Telegram, Pavel Durov, en un evento, el 1 de agosto de 2017 en Yakarta, Indonesia. (AP Foto/Tatan Syuflana, Archivo)
In September, Nipro's mobile dialysis training unit will begin visiting healthcare facilities across four states in India. (Nipro)
Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov appears at an event on Aug. 1, 2017 in Jakarta, Indonesia. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana, File)
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) en banc has upheld its decision to file an election offense case against Marilou Veloso Galenzoga-Baligod, the wife of lawyer Levito Baligod, over alleged campaign overspending during the 2019 elections.
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24-country alliance aims to coordinate next-generation telecoms strategies, but analysts say China’s tech prowess provides clearer road map
24-country alliance aims to coordinate next-generation telecoms strategies, but analysts say China’s tech prowess provides clearer road map
Indonesian superapp company GoTo on July 29 says its on-demand ride hailing and food delivery business under Gojek has slowed, with the outlook further downturned after the government caps the amount of commissions that companies can charge drivers. (Photo by Yuki Kohara)
HONG KONG — The U.S. Federal Communications Commission is banning imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters, citing national security risks, in a move that targets China. Beijing quickly accused the U.S. of protectionism.
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 5.6 earthquake has been felt in parts of Metro Manila, Southern Luzon and Bicol, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs).
Secretary for Security Chris Tang and other officials set to inspect the Huanggang Port checkpoint on Friday
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Russian authorities said Wednesday they had charged Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorism, the latest step by the Kremlin to bring the internet and digital communications under its control.
Panasonic sees India as a key market for air conditioners thanks in part to its rising population. (Photo by Kanoko Sakamoto)
Scientist says child’s death reveals ‘serious failures in risk assessment, transparency and institutional oversight’
Scientist says child’s death reveals ‘serious failures in risk assessment, transparency and institutional oversight’
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
Fake videos targeting a top military officer and rising online fraud cases have raised fears of deepfakes sowing ‘panic and confusion’
Fake videos targeting a top military officer and rising online fraud cases have raised fears of deepfakes sowing ‘panic and confusion’
Two factories receive orders for 200,000 units in a month from the continent, company says
Two factories receive orders for 200,000 units in a month from the continent, company says
The Saturday edition of Guangxi Daily was resold at a 7,200 per cent mark-up after featuring the hometown maths superstar
The Saturday edition of Guangxi Daily was resold at a 7,200 per cent mark-up after featuring the hometown maths superstar
KUMAMOTO, Japan — Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 18 people, including a foreigner, in southwestern Japan.
MANILA, Philippines — As the campaign period for the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao commences on Thursday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured Filipinos that his administration is ready.
Hong Kong’s long-running independent bookshop Greenfield was one of two raided by national security police earlier this month.
Provincial body bans Cao Yanhao from all competition for one year after the 14-year-old punches teammate following a selection trial loss
Provincial body bans Cao Yanhao from all competition for one year after the 14-year-old punches teammate following a selection trial loss
As China expands its fleet, the US Coast Guard is scrambling for tech to plug a gap in the nation’s maritime defences
As China expands its fleet, the US Coast Guard is scrambling for tech to plug a gap in the nation’s maritime defences
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate on Wednesday adopted a resolution recognizing the enduring friendship between the Philippines and Japan and commemorating the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations of the two nations.
South Korea's financial authorities said Wednesday they are considering imposing a cap on the proportion of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds in individual investment portfolios as part of efforts to curb extreme stock market volatility.
MANILA, Philippines — "I'm definitely running. I'll run for mayor," Manila Mayor Isko Moreno said on Wednesday, confirming he will seek another term as city Mayor and ending speculation over his political plans for the 2028 elections.
SEOUL, July 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial authorities said Wednesday they are considering imposing a cap on the proportion of single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in individual investment portfolios as part of efforts to curb extreme stock market volatility.
MANILA, Philippines — College basketball player Chad Gammad publicly criticized the spread of AI-generated photos showing him with other women, saying the viral posts crossed the line as they appeared to target his relationship courtside reporter Apple David.
The comments follow reports that language instructors in Manila were trained by a Chinese university at the heart of Batanes controversy
The comments follow reports that language instructors in Manila were trained by a Chinese university at the heart of Batanes controversy
Leading Chinese robot makers have ambitious overseas expansion plans, but Washington’s ban may force them to recalibrate
Leading Chinese robot makers have ambitious overseas expansion plans, but Washington’s ban may force them to recalibrate
US equity futures are higher, overlooking both tech-led declines in Asia which saw the Kospi crash as much as 13% and trigger a second consecutive 20 minute market-wide halt, and the 5% jump in oil prices which has pushed Brent over $88. As of 7:30am ET, S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 contracts are each up 0.2%, reversing s…
MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. maintained that it would not be viable for a candidate in the 2028 elections to show support for China.
Researchers identify damage patterns that reveal vulnerabilities in fixed overseas military installations and operational shortcomings
Researchers identify damage patterns that reveal vulnerabilities in fixed overseas military installations and operational shortcomings
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is planning to visit South Korea as early as next month for meetings with Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, industry sources said Wednesday.
The city’s historic castle has repeatedly suffered earthquake damage.
The rescue burden of searching for hikers in remote terrain often requires specialist teams, aircraft and days of searching
The rescue burden of searching for hikers in remote terrain often requires specialist teams, aircraft and days of searching
Hermès shares in Paris suffered their steepest intraday decline in nearly 16 years after second-quarter leather goods sales missed estimates among analysts tracked by Bloomberg, reigniting concerns over the luxury group's large exposure to the Chinese market.
Former LandBank manager Violeta Constantino testifies during the 10th day of Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment trial on July 29, 2026.
‘Fanomenon’, a South Korean mega-event planned for December 2027, will feature artists from all four of K-pop’s biggest entertainment labels