5 OFWs in Saudi Arabia are first LEAP scholars
MANILA, Philippines — Five overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Saudi Arabia are the first scholars of the Lifelong Learning Education Assistance Program for OFWs (LEAP-OFWs).
· Reina C. Tolentino
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Cornell president vows ‘serious look’ at fraternities in wake of rape allegations
Ivy League school’s president promises action after woman alleged she was drugged and raped by fraternity membersCornell University will examine the role of fraternities and sororities on campus after an outcry over the school’s handling of a student’s rape allegations, the Ivy League school’s president has said.A…
· Reuters
‘Everyone knows’ Kiev is embezzling Western aid – ex-Polish PM
Ex-Polish PM Leszek Miller has accused Kiev of embezzling Western aid and called for funding to be halted until it accounts for the money Read Full Article at RT.com
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Leszek Miller has called for Poland to halt support for Ukraine until Kiev accounts for billions in previously supplied funds and military equipment
· RT
Best of cartoons, October 5, 2026
The news of the day as interpreted by our talented artists, illustrators and cartoonists.
Govt allots P3.4B for cash gifts to elderly Filipinos
MANILA, Philippines — The national government allocated P3.44 billion in the proposed 2027 spending for cash gifts to qualified octogenarians, nonagenarians and centenarians, House Minority Leader and 4Ps party-list Rep. Marcelino “Nonoy” Libanan said Sunday.
· Kristina Maralit
Eight-bed outback hospital costs $67m, three times original budget
WA's Health Minister Meredith Hammat has defended the cost of a new eight-bed outback hospital, which has reached practical completion at a cost of more than $8 million per bed.
· Jarrod Lucas
Awake Jerusalem to bring Christian leaders from 51 nations to Tower of David
The October 3 music festival is part of a ten-day Eagles’ Wings delegation that has brought more than 550 Christian leaders to Israel ahead of the third anniversary of the October 7 attack.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
US Marine arrested in Japan on suspicion of murder
TOKYO — A US Marine stationed on Japan's southern island of Okinawa was arrested on suspicion of the murder of a Japanese woman, police said on Sunday.
· Agence France-Presse
Sudan's Al Burhan using war to stay in power, says ex-ruling council member | The National
Fighting between Sudanese Armed Forces and Rapid Support Forces has devastated country and battered its economy
· The National
Six-year-old killed by Israeli attacks in central Gaza
Six-year-old killed by Israeli attacks in central Gaza A six-year-old Palestinian girl has succumbed to wounds sustained in an Israeli attack in central Gaza's Deir el-Balah, Wafa news agency reports, citing medical sources. According to the sources, Suha Mohammed Nasser was shot by Israeli forces while sheltering w…
· Middleeasteye
'Finding Peace in the Promised Land': From the Israel Trail to a new path for peace - review
In a region long portrayed as a graveyard of peace plans, Author Aryeh Green refuses to accept despair as our inevitable destiny and trailblazes a way forward.
· YAKIR FELDMAN
‘To laugh and cry’: New book combines biblical teachings with personal Oct. 7 reflections - review
In his new book, 'After the Dust and Ashes,' Fathom editor Calev Ben-Dor combines his own reflections and informed ruminations on October 7 with teachings on the Book of Job.
· MARION FISCHEL
Where life happens: New exhibit showcases everyday moments when something goes wrong
Ben Cnaan made his name with large, meticulously staged scenes, many of them biblical stories recast with present-day Israelis.
· NERIA BARR
Thousands make arrow sign for Jai as Amy Shark leads grand final tribute
Tens of thousands of fans have united by making the arrow gesture during a moving pre-grand final lap by the NRL's Jai Arrow and former Wallaby Nathan Charles, who were both diagnosed with motor neuron disease this year.
· Michael Doyle
Russian exporters fight to win back Chinese buyers amid fallout over fake goods
At a two-day trade exhibition in Hong Kong earlier this week, Vera Nikitina, a representative of Russian confectionery producer Belyov Pastila Manufacture, was looking for new buyers – while also trying to reassure them that the company’s products were genuinely made in Russia. The company made its first attempt to …
· Mia Nurmamat
Russian exporters fight to win back Chinese buyers amid fallout over fake goods
Products falsely marketed as Russian are undercutting sales for legitimate exporters from the country, people in the industry say.
· Mia Nurmamat
Brazil goes to polls in decisive election for future of Latin America
Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off in battle between leftwing incumbent and far-right son of jailed ex-presidentBrazilians are going to the polls in the first round of a highly polarised and high-stakes presidential election that could change not only the direction of Latin America’s largest country but that of the …
· Tiago Rogero
66% of Hong Kong’s 8-year-olds could be short-sighted by 2028, experts warn
Two-thirds of Hong Kong’s eight-year-olds could be short-sighted by 2028, optometrists have predicted, citing a shrinking “hyperopic reserve” that normally helps delay nearsightedness. The Hong Kong Association of Private Practice Optometrists released the findings on Sunday from a screening of more than 3,500 pupil…
· Eric Jiang
66% of Hong Kong’s 8-year-olds could be short-sighted by 2028, experts warn
Association finds 67 per cent of grade-one pupils already have insufficient hyperopic reserve, urging parents to start eye checks at age three.
· Eric Jiang
Gaza Friendly: the French label turning consumer choices into Palestine solidarity
Gaza Friendly: the French label turning consumer choices into Palestine solidarity Submitted by Tassa Adidi on Mon, 09/28/2026 - 15:10 In France, a unique app certifies shopkeepers boycotting products linked to Israeli settlements while promoting alternative brands Gaza Friendly, launched in 2025, is inspired by the…
· Middleeasteye
Glastonbury 2027 tickets sell out in 42 minutes
Thousands of people joined the queue in the hope of securing tickets to Worthy Farm.
· Bbcnews
Kyiv bridge hit in further drone attack as German chancellor makes surprise visit
Footage shows a drone hitting the Pivnichyi (Northern) Bridge as vehicles move across it, creating a large fireball.
· Bbcnews
Lula ahead in polls for Brazil’s first-round vote; runoff likely
If no candidate wins more than 50% of valid votes on Sunday, October 4, the two frontrunners advance to a second-round runoff on October 25
· Jodesz Gavilan
Bosnia votes in one of world’s most complicated general elections
Voters cast their ballots for a dizzying number of officials across multiple tiers of government.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until its conditions are met | The National
Ghalibaf suggests substantive backchannel diplomacy between Tehran and Washington remains active, even as public negotiations have stalled
· The National
Save Philippine Seas, Mondelēz Intl host first-ever Marine Litter Learning Workshop for Media
SAVE Philippine Seas (SPS) and Mondelēz International in the Philippines held the first-ever Marine Litter Learning Workshop for Media at Catering Trio, One San Miguel Building, San Miguel Avenue, Pasig City, on Sept. 30, 2026.
· The Manila Times
Woman arrested in northern Israel over alleged false terror report, husband arrested over threats
Police said extensive checks ruled out any security-related intent on the husband’s part and raised a “clear suspicion” that the woman’s warning about an impending attack was entirely false.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Jordan says suspected ShinyHunters hacker arrested after FBI data theft claim | The National
Reuters reported the arrest of Saif Al Din Khader, whose alleged hacker nickname is Rey
· The National
LI student aces chemistry Regents exam to win teacher’s 25-year-old challenge for $100
A Long Island high school student aced his Chemistry Regents exam and earned $100 when he beat his teacher's 25-year-old challenge created for the state test, which has faced intense scrutiny.
· Nicholas McEntyre
Gaza’s Christians mourn mother and daughter killed in Israeli attack
Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar among five Palestinians killed in Gaza City attack.
· Al Jazeera Staff
China lashes out at Xinjiang ‘lie’ after US lawmaker urges Starbucks to close new stores
Beijing has hit back at a US lawmaker’s criticism of coffee chain Starbucks for opening its first stores in Xinjiang, rejecting the allegation that China has committed human rights abuses against the far-western region’s mostly Muslim Uygur population. Foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun on Saturday said claims of…
· Cao Jiaxuan
China lashes out at Xinjiang ‘lie’ after US lawmaker urges Starbucks to close new stores
Beijing rejects human rights abuse claims, saying region ‘enjoys social stability, economic prosperity, ethnic unity and religious harmony’.
· Cao Jiaxuan
Bowie seizing Scotland shot after World Cup disappointment
BBC Scotland speaks to Kieron Bowie after he scores his first goal for his country against North Macedonia.
· Bbcsport
‘China had no consent to conduct research in Philippine EEZ’
MANILA, Philippines — China had no consent from the Philippines to conduct marine scientific research in the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ), the National Maritime Council (NMC) said Sunday after a Chinese research vessel was monitored about 37 nautical miles northwest of Itbayat, Batanes.
· Catherine S. Valente
Albo, Minns, the new US ambassador: The who’s who of grand final VIPs
The golfing great joined Donald Trump’s newly minted ambassador to Australia in the presidents suite at Accor Stadium, alongside politicians and business leaders.
· John Buckley
Six Palestinians killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza | The National
In attack on Saturday, four of at least five deaths were women
· The National
Saudi-led coalition dismisses ‘misleading’ Houthi claim of Riyadh attack
The Saudi-led coalition spokesman says the Yemeni armed group is 'attempting to divert attention' from its losses.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Thousands of motorcyclists join pothole rally outside Victorian parliament
Chants of "fix the roads" could be heard alongside the roar of motorbikes outside state parliament as more than 3,000 attendees joined the rally.
Cavan Sullivan, Red Bulls’ Julian Hall propel USMNT past rival Mexico in friendly
Cavan Sullivan became the youngest player to score in USMNT history, and the Americans cruised to a 3-0 win over Mexico in an international friendly.
· Associated Press
Gatchalian eyes year-end removal of power system-loss charges
MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian said Sunday he will push for the removal of system-loss charges from consumers’ electricity bills before the end of the year, even as the Senate faces a crowded schedule dominated by the 2027 national budget.
· Catherine S. Valente
African leaders call for continent to unlock capital at Egypt business summit
African heads of state and business leaders gathered in Egypt on Saturday for the inaugural El-Alamein Africa Forum. They called for the continent to unlock its capital to finance growth and reduce reliance on external funding.
· AfricaNews
Conservatives claim ‘major victory’ as Tory conference begins after Labour scraps plans to curb jury trials – UK politics live
Party formally adopts policy which equates Zionism with racism, as all Green party votes to adopt policy that equates Zionism with racismOn Friday the Times revealed that Katie Lam, the communities secretary, told a meeting in private earlier this year that the state pension system needs a fundamental overhaul.Speak…
· Andrewsparrow
Support for Newcastle Knights goes global
Australian dancers at the Moulin Rogue have put Newcastle Knights on the world stage as they cheer their team.
Ali Brigginshaw's NRLW legend remains eternal despite grand final loss
Ali Brigginshaw's decorated rugby league career ended with a heavy defeat but there can be no doubt about the impact the Broncos playmaker has had on the game.
· Nick Campton
vivo V80 Lite launches in PH with 10000mAh battery at P24,999
GLOBAL technology company vivo has officially launched the vivo V80 Lite in the Philippines, bringing its 10000mAh BlueVolt Battery, IP68 and IP69 dust and water resistance, and high-brightness display to consumers looking for a smartphone that can keep up with demanding workdays and everything that comes after.
· The Manila Times
‘The Assassin(s)’ controversy deepens as Naver reports automated abuse, protesters target actor
Controversy surrounding the South Korean historical thriller “The Assassin(s)” intensified Sunday after Naver said it had detected automated abuse involving reactions to online reviews of the film and referred the matter to police, while conservative groups staged a protest outside the home of lead actor Yoo Hae-jin…
· Moon Joon-hyun
Three new art pieces join ANU's 'October 7' exhibit as Israel marks third anniversary of massacre
Additionally displayed in the exhibit are the documentary work “Local Testimony for 2023” and a musical playlist consisting of Israeli songs that have become part of the war’s soundtrack.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Halevi: Netanyahu rejected firing reservists who stopped reporting amid judicial reform - report
According to N12, after the Knesset approved the law eliminating the reasonableness standard, Halevi met with the prime minister and warned him that Israel was entering a dangerous situation.
· JERUSALEM POST STAFF
Rise of ‘noona’ wives: Korea’s marriage age gap is changing
Being four years older than her husband does not make Han Se-hee the more experienced one at home. The 32-year-old often finds herself on the receiving end of reminders from her husband, who, after years of living alone, is better at cooking, cleaning and keeping their home in order. "I do my share of the housework,…
· Choi Jae-hee