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PERTH, Australia — Lawyers were making closing statements Tuesday in the Australian trial of a British YouTuber and rapper known as Yung Filly on charges that he raped and choked a fan following a music performance two years ago.
CARLOS Yulo, the Philippines' first-ever double Olympic gold medalist, said he was thrilled that sports and Filipino athletes were mentioned during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday.
WELLINGTON — New Zealand’s intelligence service cast doubt Tuesday on Russia’s claims that Wellington recruited a man to pass on sensitive information under Moscow’s nose.
FOR Asean, diplomacy has seldom been about spectacular breakthroughs. More often, it is about keeping disagreements manageable, communication channels open, and crises from spiraling out of control. The recently concluded Asean Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Manila illustrated this reality once again. Much attention …
ALSONS Development and Investment Corp. (Alsons Dev) is expanding access to technology-enabled learning through its partnership with Khan Academy Philippines under the Department of Education’s (DepEd) Adopt-a-School Program, providing public elementary schools in Davao City with digital learning tools, internet con…
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IF you're going to live among the locals, start by respecting them. Yet that basic courtesy seems to be lost on some digital nomads who arrive in places like Bali chasing a dream of tropical freedom, only to build exclusive enclaves that leave residents on the outside looking in. Two Dutch nationals have been banned…
South Korea's Naver looks to build 200 megawatts worth of data center capacity by 2028 through a partnership with Nvidia. © Reuters
Deaths expected as Kumamoto shaken by 6.8-magnitude quake, knocking out power and damaging buildings
A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island on 28 July, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate. The quake caused power outages, damaged roads, brought down part of a castle wall, and destroyed a footbridge. More than 40,000 households are without power and several people are missing after a chimney coll…
A powerful earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu island 28 July, forcing more than 150,000 people to evacuate. The quake caused power outages, damaged roads, brought down part of a castle wall, and destroyed a footbridge. More than 40,000 households are without power and several people are missing after a chimney collaps…
Rescuers recover a trapped victim from the rubble at the scene of a landslide in Pengshui County in southwestern China’s Chongqing area on Sunday, July 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Andy Wong)
Hong Kong’s travel authority also confirms that about 200 members of tour groups visiting region are safe following 7.1-magnitude earthquake
Hong Kong’s travel authority also confirms that about 200 members of tour groups visiting region are safe following 7.1-magnitude earthquake
Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears
Surging cross-border deals out of China are running headlong into intensifying US national security fears
SUBIC BAY FREEPORT — HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Philippines (HHIP) Inc. launched its first completed vessel at the Agila Subic Shipyard on July 28, 2026, signaling a major milestone for the Korean shipbuilder's operations in the country.
TOKYO -- A powerful earthquake with an estimated magnitude of 7.1 struck southwestern Japan's Kumamoto prefecture around 4:27 p.m. Tuesday.
MAS chief says a lengthy boom could lead to inflation, while a pullback in AI investments ‘could sharply weaken global growth’
MAS chief says a lengthy boom could lead to inflation, while a pullback in AI investments ‘could sharply weaken global growth’
Washington has reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian ports after the collapse of a planned peace deal to end the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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A magnitude 7.1 earthquake has struck Kumamoto Prefecture in Japan’s southern Kyushu region, causing extensive damage and killing “a considerable number of people,” according to local media.
US President Donald Trump has said South Korea and the United States remain "united" in a steadfast alliance, calling their bond a "pillar of peace and stability" across the Indo-Pacific, as he released a message marking the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.
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The company looks to sell renovated homes like this one primarily to Japanese investors. (Daito Trust Construction)
El entonces técnico de Arabia Saudí Roberto Mancini previo al partido contra Tailandia en la Copa Asia, el 25 de enero de 2024, en Al Rayán, Qatar. (AP Foto/Aijaz Rahi)
An Aeon mall in Japan's Kumamoto prefecture was damaged in an earthquake on July 28, with authorities saying many people could be trapped inside. © Kyodo
WASHINGTON, July 28 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump has said South Korea and the United States remain "united" in a steadfast alliance, calling their bond a "pillar of peace and stability" across the Indo-Pacific, as he released a message marking the 73rd anniversary of the signing of the Korean War armistice.
Under the proposal, Iran will not exercise sole control and fees would be voluntary, a system analogous to one in place on Asia’s Strait of Malacca
Under the proposal, Iran will not exercise sole control and fees would be voluntary, a system analogous to one in place on Asia’s Strait of Malacca
After an outpouring of support from across the country, 18-year-old Zeng Zixuan asked officials to redirect donations to other students in need.
The company’s strategic shift to AI and chip investments is not only yielding significant returns, but also boosting its tech portfolio
The company has a market capitalisation of 3.28 trillion yuan (US$484.7 billion) as of July 27, making it mainland China’s most valuable onshore listing.
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) wants areas in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) declared as marine protected areas (MPAs).
MANILA, Philippines — Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri expressed support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s renewed push for nuclear energy, saying it was time for the Philippines to explore the said energy source.
Those arrested include 309 Chinese nationals, 19 Indonesians and three Malaysians, with assets worth about US$245,000 also seized
Those arrested include 309 Chinese nationals, 19 Indonesians and three Malaysians, with assets worth about US$245,000 also seized
The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare
The rare sight of an Emirates Airbus at Hangzhou became chaotic as 373 passengers were left stranded on board amid a logistical nightmare
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice (DOJ) has approved the filing of multiple criminal Informations against the so-called “18 Maleta Boys” and lawyer Levito D. Baligod, paving the way for the cases to proceed before the courts.
Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes
Centre’s establishment represents Beijing’s first research and application platform dedicated to drones operating at high altitudes
Mumbai Indians’ Jasprit Bumrah celebrates the wicket of Kolkata Knight Riders’ Manish Pandey during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Mumbai Indians, in Kolkata , India, Wednesday, May 20, 2026. (AP Photo/Bikas Das, file)
Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation
Government notice covering everything from uniform to equipment bans sales and promotions without official authorisation
Promises of economic abundance alone can’t sustain public trust when Asia’s younger generations value fairness of opportunity over growth