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India’s Cockroach movement protesters show no sign of backing down
Thousands of people again on the streets of Delhi calling for education reforms despite police violence on Monday
· Hannah Ellis Petersen
Nafarrete new AFP chief, Gumiran to head Army
LT. Gen. Antonio Nafarrete on Tuesday assumed command as chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), while Lt. Gen. Donald Gumiran was named the new commanding general of the Philippine Army following the retirement of Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.
· Franco Jose C. Baroña
China summons PH ambassador over clash in disputed waters
BEIJING — China summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday following a clash at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, which sparked condemnation of Beijing by Manila’s allies.
· Agence France-Presse
Sanchez, White banner PH swim squad for Asiad
OLYMPIAN Kayla Sanchez and Southeast Asian Games medalist Heather White will spearhead the six-member Philippine swimming team that will compete in the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan from September 19 to October 4.
· The Manila Times
North Korea reaffirms support for Russia
SEOUL — North Korea reaffirmed its support for Russia’s war on Ukraine as the nations’ foreign ministers met in Moscow, Pyongyang’s state media reported Tuesday, increasing speculation Kim Jong Un may soon visit the Kremlin.
· Agence France-Presse
India’s ‘Cockroach’ party vows to continue protest
NEW DELHI — India’s “Cockroach” party movement vowed Tuesday to press ahead with their campaign until the education minister resigns, a day after at least 180 people were injured in protests in New Delhi.
· Agence France-Presse
China, Russia hold firing drill in Japan EEZ
TOKYO — Chinese and Russian naval forces conducted a joint live-firing exercise using machine guns within Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), a sign of their deepening military cooperation, Tokyo said on Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
China’s policy-industry synergy powers AI for inclusive growth
AS the first light spread across an orchard on the outskirts of Wuhan in central China, Zhang Shuwang loaded crates of freshly picked fruit onto a small autonomous delivery van.
· The Manila Times
Phillips signs with Kyoto in Japan B. League
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· Niel Victor C. Masoy
South China Sea clash, war in Iran cast, shadow over Asean meeting
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· Bernadette E. Tamayo, Agence France-Presse
BDO finances new Cebu Pacific aircraft
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· Nazylen Joy Mabanglo
Prosecution: Resignation won't absolve VP Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution on Tuesday said any resignation by Vice President Sara Duterte does not absolve her of accountability amid growing speculation that she may resign during her impeachment trial.
· Catherine S. Valente
Chinese parts makers aim to break open Japan's close-knit auto industry
Desay SV displayed its smart cockpits and other technologies at a Japanese trade show in May. (Photo by Sota Tanaka)
· Staff Writer
Comelec: VP may still run in 2028 elections pending final judgment
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte may still run in the 2028 elections as long as there is no final judgment of conviction in her impeachment proceedings, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) said on Tuesday.
· Dianne Sampang
PBA: ROS chalks up 1st win, raps Phoenix
MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine took control early but had to weather a late-game rally by Phoenix to essay a 105-98 decision for the team’s first victory in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup on Tuesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
· Richard Dy
UST sweeps Letran to stay on top in Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals
MANILA, Philippines — University of Santo Tomas boosted its Final Four bid with a third straight win after sweeping Letran, 25-22, 25-17, 25-13, to stay on top of the standings in the 2026 Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals on Tuesday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
· The Manila Times
Meralco squeaks past tough Blackwater in PBA Governors' Cup
MANILA, Philippines — Chris Newsome nailed the go-ahead layup with 3.9 seconds left to lift Meralco to a nail-biting 116-114 escape act against a tough Blackwater side in their PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup match on Tuesday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo.
· Richard Dy
U.S. to extend N. Korea travel ban until Aug. next year: State Dept.
WASHINGTON, July 21 (Yonhap) -- The United States will extend its ban on its citizens' travel to North Korea for another year, a State Department notice showed Tuesday, citing "serious" risks associated with travel to the reclusive state.
· Song Sang-ho
Another ‘DeepSeek moment’? What China’s Kimi K3 means for the global AI industry
The new model from Moonshot AI has revived doubts over Silicon Valley’s cost-heavy strategy, but analysts expect demand for compute to keep rising
· Howard Liu
Another ‘DeepSeek moment’? What China’s Kimi K3 means for the global AI industry
The new model from Moonshot AI has revived doubts over Silicon Valley’s cost-heavy strategy, but analysts expect demand for compute to keep rising
· Howard Liu
Hearsay? Defense questions Matibag’s knowledge of Sara Duterte’s ‘threats’
MATIBAG. National Bureau of Investigation Director Melvin Matibag testifies in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 21, 2026.
· Jairo Bolledo
The US mounts pressure across 3 maritime flashpoints. How should China respond?
Washington’s strategy for Taiwan Strait and East and South China seas aims to force Beijing to overextend, analysts warn
· Alyssa Chen
The US mounts pressure across 3 maritime flashpoints. How should China respond?
Washington’s strategy for Taiwan Strait and East and South China seas aims to force Beijing to overextend, analysts warn
· Alyssa Chen
India approves its first dengue vaccine, from Japan's Takeda
The number of dengue cases in India has soared elevenfold over the past two decades, according to Takeda Pharmaceutical. © Reuters
· Staff Writer
China’s Kimi K3 fuels fears safety curbs are holding back US AI
New model from Moonshot AI is ‘extremely close’ to OpenAI’s flagship after ‘very big jump’ in capabilities, researcher says
· Xinmei Shen
China’s Kimi K3 calls US safety curbs on top AI models into question
New model from Moonshot AI is ‘extremely close’ to OpenAI’s flagship after ‘very big jump’ in capabilities, researcher says
· Xinmei Shen
NBI has persons of interest linked to Sara Duterte’s alleged hitman | The wRap
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
· grabaya0376
Cumbre de la ASEAN en Manila aborda la guerra en Irán y relaciones con China
La presidenta de la Asociación de Naciones del Sudeste Asiático (ASEAN) y secretaria de Relaciones Exteriores de Filipinas, Theresa Lazaro, durante la reunión de ministros de la ASEAN en el Centro Internacional de Convenciones de Filipinas en Manila, el martes 21 de julio de 2026. (Francis R. Malasig/foto pool vía AP)
· Jim Gomez
Grupos criminales internacionales usan tecnología para expandirse en Asia, dice la ONU
BANGKOK (AP) — Grupos criminales con base en el sudeste asiático están utilizando redes y tecnología integradas para construir una economía ilícita de rápido crecimiento con tentáculos que se extienden mucho más allá de Asia, y solo las estafas provocarán pérdidas combinadas estimadas de 88.300 millones a 114.100 mi…
· The Associated Press
FBI allowed EcoHealth Alliance boss through border controls in return from COVID-hit China in 2021: explosive emails
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· Josh Christenson
Bessent says U.S. could sanction China over AI model 'theft'
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday said the Trump administration will look into whether Chinese artificial intelligence models have been distilled from American models, stating that the government does not support "IP theft."
· Ashley Capoot
WATCH: AFP releases footage of July 20 Ayungin Shoal encounter
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) releases video showing Philippine Navy personnel aboard rubber boats deployed from BRP Sierra Madre conducting what it described as a lawful and non-confrontational operation on July 20, 2026, to drive away a China Coast Guard rigid hull inflatable boat (RHIB) that had unlaw…
· The Manila Times
Comelec studies Ombudsman’s proposal to amend COC filing rules
MANILA, Philippines — The law department of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has already been consulted regarding the suggestion of Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on stricter rules on filing of certificates of candidacy (COCs), its chairperson George Erwin Garcia said on Tuesday.
· Dianne Sampang
Asia’s oil buyers face US$100-per-barrel risk as Houthis threaten Saudi blockade
A Houthi blockade could disrupt Saudi oil flows through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leaving Asian buyers with fewer options
· Biman Mukherji
Asia’s oil buyers face US$100-per-barrel risk as Houthis threaten Saudi blockade
A Houthi blockade could disrupt Saudi oil flows through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, leaving Asian buyers with fewer options
· Biman Mukherji
Explosion in Indian hydropower project tunnel leaves 11 dead and 14 missing
GUWAHATI, India — A suspected gas explosion on Monday triggered a collapse inside a tunnel that was under construction at a hydropower project in India’s northeastern Himalayan state of Sikkim, leaving at least 11 people dead and 14 missing, officials said on Tuesday.
· Associated Press
Chinese envoy reports ‘constructive’ meeting with Marcos
MANILA, Philippines—Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan on Tuesday said his meeting with President Ferdinand R.Marcos Jr. was “constructive” in the wake of the latest incident between the Chinese Coast Guard on the Philippine Navy at Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
· Kathleen de Villa
Escduero: No impeachment trial on SONA day
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate impeachment court suspended the trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on July 27 and July 28 to give way to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s State of the Nation Address (SONA) and the Senate minority's contra-SONA, Presiding Officer Francis Escudero announced Tuesday.
· Catherine S. Valente
Taiwan opens door to Starlink – but now it must wait to see if Elon Musk is ready to enter
Changes to the telecoms law remove barriers to foreign satellite internet firms and could help protect communication networks during a war
· Lawrence Chung
Taiwan opens door to Starlink. Now it must wait to see if Musk is ready to enter
Changes to the telecoms law remove barriers to foreign satellite internet firms and could help protect communication networks during a war
· Lawrence Chung
Philippines taps combat veteran to lead armed forces amid regional tensions
Lieutenant General Antonio G. Nafarrete’s career has been closely tied to the restive Mindanao region, which is preparing for polls
· Raissa Robles
Philippines taps combat veteran to lead armed forces amid regional tensions
Lieutenant General Antonio G. Nafarrete’s career has been closely tied to the restive Mindanao region, which is preparing for polls
· Raissa Robles
Africa overtakes Asia as world's hunger hot spot, UN report finds
Conflicts and disruptions to global energy markets could push millions more people into hunger by driving up fuel, fertiliser and food costs, the head of the Rome-based International Fund for Agricultural Development warned, as a new UN report showed that global progress against hunger remains fragile.
· AfricaNews
Japan’s youngest female mayor makes history by taking maternity leave while in office | South China Morning Post
Yawata Mayor Shoko Kawata, 6 months pregnant, will become the country’s first sitting mayor to take maternity leave.
Movimiento de las Cucarachas en la India juran continuar protesta hasta que renuncie ministro
El sitio de acampado de partidarios del Partido Cucarachas-Janta en Jantar Mantar en Nueva Delhi, el 21 de julio del 2026. (AP foto/Shekhar Yadav)
· Sheikh Saaliq
Europe’s incoherent ‘China threat’ posture is a threat to itself
Until its governments own the choices that follow from their actions, Europe will keep diagnosing power while others decide its fate
· Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa
Europe’s incoherent ‘China threat’ posture is a threat to itself
Until its governments own the choices that follow from their actions, Europe will keep diagnosing power while others decide its fate
· Sebastian Contin Trillo-Figueroa