MANILA, Philippines — Muslim authorities have expressed fears of “far-reaching consequences” after the Supreme Court (SC) decided to exclude Sulu from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), with one lawmaker describing the impact as “political tremors that endanger the very foundation of a unified Bangsamoro.” The SC announced Monday, September 9, that it […]
IShowSpeed is in Thailand as a part of his ongoing Southeast Asia tour. (Photo Credits: X) YouTuber IShowSpeed’s tuk-tuk ride in Thailand ends in a crash into a temple wall, leaving him with a head injury. Youtuber IShowSpeed found himself in a precarious situation while attempting to drive a tuk-tuk in Thailand. A tuk-tuk, a […]
Here are the stories making headlines on Tuesday. The Irish Times reports that the end of the Trinity College Dublin and National University of Ireland panels in the Seanad is likely to be approved by the Cabinet on Tuesday, with legislation due to be tabled in the Dáil in the coming weeks. Advertisement An Bord […]
wildpixel/Getty Images Singapore has proposed new legislation to outlaw the use of digitally manipulated content, specifically deepfakes, during elections. The new legal steps will safeguard “the integrity and truthfulness of representation” during elections, said the Ministry of Digital Development and Information (MDDI) in a statement on Monday. The proposed bill was introduced in parliament and […]
Do you have room in your portfolio for some exchange-traded funds (ETFs)? If you do, then it could be worth considering the five funds named in this article. Here’s what you need to know about them: BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF (ASX: ASIA) The BetaShares Asia Technology Tigers ETF could be a great option for investors that […]
One of the abiding images of the last time that the Irish Open was staged at Royal County Down Golf Club was that of Rickie Fowler, looking thoroughly miserable as the rain and wind combined to make for unpleasant weather conditions. That was in 2015 and in complete contrast to the sunshine that had prevailed […]
RICH for its crystal-clear waters and marine biodiversity, Panagsama Beach in Moalboal was tagged as one of “The Best Beaches in Southeast Asia” by a luxury and lifestyle travel magazine based in New York City. In an article published by Condé Nast Traveler (CNT), the Panagsama Beach found in the southwestern coastline of Cebu was […]
Pick of the week Neven’s Coastal Food Trails Wednesday, RTÉ1, 8pm The national broadcaster is on a bit of a cost-cutting drive, so we might see fewer presenters jetting off to exotic locations to make blingtastic TV series. Luckily there’s plenty of riches to be found closer to home, and Cavan chef Neven Maguire’s new […]
Billionaire and Shark Tank star Mark Cuban recently criticized a new idea of a sovereign wealth fund floated by former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden as “stupid.” According to Bloomberg, top Biden aides are working on a proposal to establish a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, designed to invest in critical national security sectors. […]
In July, a popular TikTok creator in Malaysia reported to local police that she was being tormented on the platform by users threatening to rape and kill her. A day later, Rajeswary Appahu died by suicide. One of those accused of cyberbullying her later pleaded guilty to communication offences on TikTok and was hit with […]
The Justice Department’s antitrust division has already contacted Nvidia, whose AI chip market share is estimated at over 80%, to ask questions about the terms of its contracts and partnerships, according to people familiar with the matter. The investigation is at an early phase, and government attorneys haven’t issued a subpoena to Nvidia for internal […]
MANILA, Philippines – Showcasing the rich cultural diversity of the Philippines, the country’s longest-running immersive travel fair is back at the SMX Convention Center in Pasay City! The Philippine Tour Operators Association (PHILTOA)’s 35th Philippine Travel Mart is happening at the SMX Convention Center from Friday, September 6, to Sunday, September 8. With almost 300 tour […]
Dawn Allen wasn’t just a voting booth Democrat — she knocked on doors and donated money, including to President Joe Biden. But after her son died from fentanyl poisoning last year, she grew frustrated by what she viewed as Biden’s hands-off approach to the opioid crisis. Now she says she won’t vote for a Democrat, and […]
Two people were killed, and 92 others injured, as Super Typhoon Yagi pounded China’s Hainan province with heavy rain and gusty winds, local authorities said Saturday. The 11th typhoon of the year, Yagi made two landfalls on Friday, first in Hainan and later in Guangdong. China issued a red alert on Friday, warning of potential […]
LONDON (AP) — The heads of the British and American foreign intelligence agencies said Saturday that Ukraine’s surprise incursion into Russia is a significant achievement that could change the narrative of the grinding 2 1/2-year war, as they urged Kyiv’s allies not to be held back by Russian threats of escalation. Richard Moore, the head […]
Alex Nelke and Ola Forsmark never forgot that evening together in Thailand. Eyes meeting across the dancefloor. Drinking on the beach, side-by-side. Attempting to climb a mountain in the middle of the night. Swimming in the dark. Laughing together as they ran across the sandy beaches. “I remember thinking he’s a really special person, from […]
War watch: Untie Ukraine’s Hands President Biden fails “to comprehend” that Ukraine “will never prevail if it cannot fight back,” warn Jonathan Sweet & Mark Toth at The Hill. Washington must loosen restrictions on Kyiv to let it strike “Russian targets that present a clear and imminent threat, regardless of their physical location, with weapons […]
FINANCE Secretary Ralph Recto confirmed last August 29 that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has terminated its contract with AllCard Inc., the supplier of the national ID, due to noncompliance with the contract terms. On Sept. 3, 2024, in an interview with ABS-CBN News, AllCard denied that it was the cause of the delay […]
The United States continued to face a “sea power gap” in the Western Pacific Ocean as none of its six West Coast-based aircraft carriers were underway in the contested region as of September 6. Meanwhile, two Chinese “flat-tops” were spotted operating in the country’s nearby waters in the Bohai Sea and the Yellow Sea, with […]
The case is trending on the Chinese social media platform Weibo A woman, despite having a stable job and earning a good income, fraudulently exploited the maternity insurance policy. People often blame the system for its flaws and inefficiencies. There are individuals who not only identify these shortcomings but also exploit them for personal gain. […]
In an overwhelming defeat, China coach Branko Ivankovic called the 7-0 loss to Japan the toughest night of his career after the crushing World Cup qualifier in Saitama. This defeat marks China’s worst performance in World Cup qualifying, falling just short of their 8-0 loss to Brazil in 2012. Ivankovic, who previously led Oman to […]
Hong Kong: Powerful gales and heavy rain from Super Typhoon Yagi drenched southern China on Friday, with schools shut for a second day and flights cancelled as one of the strongest storms to hit Asia this year headed for landfall along Hainan’s tropical coast. Packing maximum sustained winds of 245 km per hour (152 mph) […]
Powerful gales and heavy rain from Super Typhoon Yagi drenched southern China on Friday, resulting in school closures for a second day and flight cancellations. The storm, one of the strongest to hit Asia this year, is expected to make landfall along Hainan’s tropical coast, bringing maximum sustained winds of 245 km per hour (152 […]
SINGAPORE – Some 106 vehicles were booked for various offences during a five-day islandwide operation in end-August. These offences included overloaded goods vehicles, as well as oversized and excluded vehicles – such as concrete mixer trucks – travelling on expressways without a permit, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said in a Facebook post on Sept […]
Claim: Immigration officials who helped dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo leave the Philippines have been identified and caught. Rating: FALSE Why we fact-checked this: As of writing, the YouTube video bearing the claim has gained 38,289 views, 457 likes, and 227 comments. It was posted on August 20, a day after news broke that […]
A Japanese father and bodybuilder claims he is a “true master” and has “doubled” his life by only sleeping half an hour per night for a dozen years. Daisuke Hori, 40, says he has trained his body and mind to function normally and not feel tired as he targets between 30 to 45 minutes of […]
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba, one of Ukraine’s most recognizable faces on the international stage, submitted his resignation on Wednesday before an expected Cabinet reshuffle. Russian strikes, meanwhile, killed at least seven people in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, a day after one of the deadliest missile attacks since the war began. […]
The recently concluded 53rd Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ meeting in Nuku’alofa, Tonga, underscored China’s growing influence in the Pacific Islands region. At the forum, China’s representative, Bo Qian, succeeded in persuading the members to exclude any mention of Taiwan from the final communiqué. Beijing is even pushing for Taiwan’s exclusion from the forum altogether—a move […]
