Finance group backs adjustments to Tesda programs
A cabinet-level committee has backed key enhancements to a major vocational training project, aiming to make it easier for Filipinos to find jobs after graduation.
· Philippine News Agency
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“We have not given up what we used to fight for. It is simply to demonstrate our full commitment to fulfilling our obligations and responsibilities in the peace agreement we signed with the government.”
· Lalay Ramos Jimenez
Haaland edges Manchester City past Coventry as Fernández sparkles on debut
Enzo Fernández started for Manchester City after Nico O’Reilly’s back injury during the warm-up and sparkled, showing why the club paid a British record-equalling £125m for the midfielder. The winner came courtesy of Erling Haaland’s 300th goal in club football and Fernández had a key part, feeding Antoine Semenyo, …
· Jamiejackson
Biden-Appointed Judge Dismisses DOJ Lawsuit Against New Jersey Law Restricting ICE Operations
Authored by Troy Myers via The Epoch Times,
· Tyler Durden
Guyana receives 6 deportees from US
GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana ’s government said Saturday it has received the first of six deportees from the United States under the Trump administration’s third-country deportation system.
· Bert Wilkinson
ICE agent re-arrested after being charged with lying over Minnesota shooting
An immigration officer was back in custody in Texas on Thursday night after he was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of making false statements about the shooting of a Venezuelan man in Minnesota during a deportation surge there last winter, officials said.
· REUTERS
The Kurds rose as Syria and Iraq collapsed - now, their fortunes are reversing
The disbanding of the Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on August 25 and the dissolution of the Kurdish-led Autonomous Administration of North East Syria mark the latest in a series of setbacks to Kurdish political fortunes in the region over the last half-decade.
· JONATHAN SPYER
Fifa president Gianni Infantino makes an appearance at Under-20 Women’s World Cup
Swiss head of world football body has mostly kept out of spotlight since his World Cup sell-off plan fell apart amid widespread opposition
· Associated Press
Fifa president Gianni Infantino makes an appearance at Under-20 Women’s World Cup
Swiss head of world football body has mostly kept out of spotlight since his World Cup sell-off plan fell apart amid widespread opposition
· Associated Press
Newcastle rallies to draw 2-2 with Bournemouth in the Premier League
Newcastle United’s Harvey Barnes scores his side’s first goal of the game, during the English Premier League soccer match between Newcastle United and Bournemouth, at St James’ Park, Newcastle upon Tyne, England, Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026 (Owen Humphreys/PA via AP)
· James Robson
Civilians among at least 60 killed in Yemen as ground fighting escalates
Houthi rebel offensive against government forces on west coast leads to some of deadliest clashes in years
· William Christou
Missouri Asks Supreme Court to Allow Voting Map Benefiting Republicans
Missouri’s attorney general on Friday asked the Supreme Court to clear a path for the state to use a congressional map in the November election that was redrawn to benefit Republicans.
· Mitch Smith
UK government condemns masked anti-immigrant protesters blocking Dover port
‘Having the path of your vehicle blocked by men wearing black paramilitary gear and balaclavas is extremely intimidating’
· Associated Press
UK government condemns masked anti-immigrant protesters blocking Dover port
‘Having the path of your vehicle blocked by men wearing black paramilitary gear and balaclavas is extremely intimidating’
· Associated Press
Yemen government launches own air attacks on Houthis: What that means
Yemen’s internationally recognised government has launched a series of air attacks against Houthi positions in the country, marking a significant escalation in the conflict, with some of the country’s heaviest fighting since a fragile truce in 2022.
· Caolán Magee
Niger blames France for inciting failed mutiny, Paris denies involvement
Niger has blamed France for inciting last week’s thwarted military mutiny, according to a government statement read on television on Friday and cited by Reuters and AFP.
· AfricaNews
Manchester City v Coventry, Nottingham Forest v Tottenham and more: football clockwatch – live
Updates from today’s games in the Premier League, EFL and beyond
· Robsmyth
‘I don’t like the term neurodivergence – it sounds like political correctness’: Werner Herzog on fans, fanaticism and baby foxes
The Bavarian auteur talks directing Kate and Rooney Mara in Bucking Fastard and his popularity on Instagram
· Philip Oltermann
Ukraine Pushes Congress For Russia Sanctions Before Election Recess
Authored by RFE/RL staff via OilPrice.com,
· Tyler Durden
New police team to crack down on illegal number plates across England
A centralised crackdown on illegal number plates will target organised crime groups and drivers who dodge fines by bringing together data and information from police forces across England, the government has said.
· Bbcnews
‘Governments continue to fail’: Freedom Flotilla sails again, vowing to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has announced a new international effort to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, with ships sailing between European ports before a planned attempt to reach the besieged Palestinian territory in October.
· Middleeasteye
Serbia's ruling populist propose Vucic as prime minister
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic speaks during a press conference with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Serbia Palace, in Belgrade, Serbia, Saturday, Aug. 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Darko Vojinovic)
Germany Braces For AfD Election Breakthrough In Saxony-Anhalt
Voters in Saxony-Anhalt head to the polls on Sunday, followed two weeks later by elections in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania and Berlin. With the right-wing Alternative for Germany leading the national polls, the elections could be the opening act of an 18-month period in which Europe "lurches to the right," as Nomur…
· Tyler Durden
‘Governments continue to fail’: Freedom Flotilla sails again, vowing to challenge Israel’s Gaza blockade
The Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC) has announced a new international effort to break Israel's blockade of Gaza, with ships sailing between European ports before a planned attempt to reach the besieged Palestinian territory in October.
· Middleeasteye
First victim of 9/11 would be horrified by today’s ‘political divisiveness,’ woke blame game: best friend
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· Doree Lewak
Singapore investigates racism related to Nepal-Tibet disaster, Air India investment
Minister K Shanmugam has asked police to look at an ‘online mob’ after various comments, including missing Singaporeans being ‘not our own’
· CNA
Singapore investigates racism related to Nepal-Tibet disaster, Air India investment
Minister K Shanmugam has asked police to look at an ‘online mob’ after various comments, including missing Singaporeans being ‘not our own’
· CNA
Captain calamity: Pete Hegseth under fire for ‘inept’ leadership of US military
The US defense secretary faces internal dissent and discord at the Pentagon, accused of focusing on culture war issues and his own political ambitions as the Iran war drags on
· Roberttait
‘It cost me many friendships’: former Brazil military chief reveals inside struggle to stop Bolsonaro’s coup
Carlos de Almeida Baptista Júnior describes 2022 meeting in new book as ex-leader’s son vies with Lula for presidency
· Tiago Rogero
Former NSC chief Eiland warns Israel’s diplomatic approach is harming vital interests
Former National Security Council chief Maj.-Gen. (res.) Giora Eiland warned that Israel is facing a difficult diplomatic situation, saying world leaders lack trust in the government and that its conduct is pushing countries away and could harm vital interests, during a Thursday interview with 103FM's Roni Bar-On and…
· 103FM
UN backs effort to depict Africa correctly on maps despite US opposition
The United Nations on Friday largely endorsed a resolution to promote maps that reflect the true scale of continents after an African-led campaign to move away from the ubiquitous 16th-century Mercator projection.
· Mathieu Pollet
Sweden confirms 458 Britons deported or forcibly removed since Brexit
Scale of deportations made public for first time amid criticism of hardline approach to UK citizens
· Lisaocarroll
‘Sinn Féin traitors!’: how far-right rhetoric derailed party’s path to power in Ireland
Party insider reveals how election campaign was blindsided by rise of anti-immigrant feeling in new book
· Rorycarroll
Wilson declares abortion laws off-limits as scare campaign grows
Victoria’s abortion laws providing legal access to terminations at any stage of pregnancy would not be changed by a Coalition government, Opposition Leader Jess Wilson has declared.
· Chip Le Grand
Inaugural Global Education Summit explores AI, future talent and changing pathways
SCMP and HSBC Premier’s two-day event brings together educators, parents and policymakers to discuss Hong Kong’s appeal to global talent and AI-led future
· Kelly Fung
Inaugural Global Education Summit explores AI, future talent and changing pathways
SCMP and HSBC Premier’s two-day event brings together educators, parents and policymakers to discuss Hong Kong’s appeal to global talent and AI-led future
· Kelly Fung
Is Phuong Ngo, convicted for Australia’s first political assassination, guilty?
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· Carlotta McIntosh
Yemen government appeals to support 'thousands' of people displaced by renewed war | The National
“Thousands” of civilians have been displaced by a sharp rise in fighting between government forces and Houthi rebels in Yemen's Taiz and Hodeidah, the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour said on Saturday, before Yemeni forces announced a counter-offensive in the western part of the country.
· Nada AlTaher
DBM approves P10.377B for Zero Balance Billing, boosts govt push to free patients from hospital costs
THE Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has approved the release of P10.377 billion to the Department of Health (DOH) to support the implementation of the Zero Balance Billing (ZBB) Program, strengthening the government’s push to ease the financial burden of hospitalization on Filipino families.
· The Manila Times
Japan and the Philippines deepen cooperation in health care
ON Aug. 19, 2026, the Cabinet Secretariat of Japan and the Department of Health (DOH) of the Philippines held the 4th Joint Committee Meeting on Healthcare in Manila. The meeting highlighted the continuous partnership on health care and the two countries’ deepening cooperation, focusing on three areas the Philippine…
· The Manila Times
Political showdown looms over proposed new powers for online world
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UAE pardons Egyptian dissident-poet al-Qaradawi facing 10 years in prison
Egyptian opposition activist and poet Abdul Rahman al-Qaradawi has been pardoned by United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (MBZ), according to state media.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Nationwide consultations begin for ProGRESS Bill
THE Department of Finance (DOF) kicked off its nationwide stakeholder consultations on the proposed Promoting Growth, Revenue, and Equity towards Socio-Economic Sustainability (ProGRESS) Bill on Wednesday in Manila, bringing together around 300 representatives from the private sector, government, academe, civil soci…
· The Manila Times
Philippine Vice-President Duterte-Carpio posts bail over alleged Marcos death threat
The legal battle threatens Duterte-Carpio’s 2028 presidential bid as a Senate impeachment trial reaches the 10th week
· Agence France-Presse
Philippine Vice-President Duterte-Carpio posts bail over alleged Marcos death threat
The legal battle threatens Duterte-Carpio’s 2028 presidential bid as a Senate impeachment trial reaches the 10th week
· Agence France-Presse
3 arrested over allegedly seditious memorial outside Prince Edward MTR station
Police spokesman says their acts were also suspected of smearing the force with the intention of inciting hatred against government and law enforcement agencies
· Jess Ma
3 arrested over allegedly seditious memorial outside Prince Edward MTR station
Police spokesman says their acts were also suspected of smearing the force with the intention of inciting hatred against government and law enforcement agencies
· Jess Ma
Skills needed to outpace AI among topics discussed at Global Education Summit in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
Two-day event co-organised by SCMP Learn and HSBC Premier features insights from educators, policymakers and C-suite executives.
Malaysia’s PAS eyes new pecking order as it rekindles ties with Umno
Analysts say their renewed courtship gives Umno greater leverage over Anwar while allowing both sides to test cooperation limits
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Malaysia’s PAS eyes new pecking order as it rekindles ties with Umno
Analysts say their renewed courtship gives Umno greater leverage over Anwar while allowing both sides to test cooperation limits
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof