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View from Manila: Making sense of the gutter talk from China’s embassy

‘Let the good aspects prevail over bad ones. Otherwise we may easily fall into the situation of countermeasures and…

United Airlines CEO says Starlink is helping win customers; Musk responds

This week, United Airlines aims to have Starlink on more than half of its flights, looking to fully implement the…

東大の共同研究めぐる汚職　収賄罪に問われた元教授に有罪判決

Abby Choi trial hears of ex-husband’s watch profits and electric saw mark on remains

Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung received a share of her ex-husband’s luxury watch profits, and a cut mark…

EU awards top rights prize to International Criminal Court days after Trump sanctions

The International Criminal Court and its embattled staff have won the European Union's top human rights honor, the…

Elon Musk's Public Endorsement Of SpaceX-Tesla Merger Worries Insiders

Elon Musk owns nearly a fifth of Tesla and just under half of SpaceX, and analysts have said a merger would give him…

Public order a 'big failure of the government', says French MEP Jean-Marc Germain

Public order in France "allows rioters to destroy shops and public buildings," says MEP Jean-Marc Germain. He comments…

Planning To Gift Gold, Cash Or Property This Diwali? Know These Tax Rules

For monetary gifts received without consideration, if the aggregate amount during the tax year exceeds Rs 50,000, the…

Singapore’s Nur Syahidah Alim clinches archery silver at Asian Para Games

The 41-year-old matches the silver she earned at the last edition of the Games in Hangzhou, China.

Tiger Shroff Firing Case Accused To Be Tried Under Organised Crime Act MCOCA

According to sources, the police have begun gathering evidence and completing the necessary documentation to invoke…

Nine injured, including one seriously, in minibus accident near Beit Shemesh

A man in his 30s was seriously injured, while an 18-year-old sustained moderate injuries to multiple parts of his body.…

Accused High Country killer’s fresh bid for bail

Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn claims he's become a victim in prison, arguing he should be released on bail…

Brave tradies perform citizen’s arrest

Brave tradies have performed a citizen's arrest after a man allegedly attempted to carjack motorists on a busy road in…

French quartet blends music, storytelling and live art at Hyderabad performance

On Camera, Tamil Nadu Bus Driver, Conductor Kick 'Drunk' Passenger Trying To Board

The nearly two-minute disturbing video purportedly showed the passenger wobbling and appearing to be intoxicated as he…

CJP leaders released after court rejects police plea for extended custody

After spending seven days in jail, Cockroach Janta Party leaders Saurav Das and Ashutosh Ranka have been released…

Pala-era Vishnu sculpture sold for Rs 8.16 crore, over 9 times estimate

A blackstone sculpture of Vishnu, dating to the 11th or 12th century, sold for £635,000 at Christie’s auction. The…

Are we not allowed to say a genocide began on 7 October, too?

Are we not allowed to say a genocide began on 7 October, too? Barry Malone on Wed, 10/21/2026 - 21:19 Western media…

Russia pounds Kyiv with missiles and drones, hours after agreeing to peace talks

KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia bombarded Kyiv with ballistic missiles in an hourslong nighttime barrage, while the Russian…

S. Korea to send letter to UNSC urging N. Korea to apologize for DMZ mine blast

South Korea plans to send a letter to the president of the U.N. Security Council (UNSC) calling on North Korea to…

DSWD’s budget appeal: Give AICS at least P63 billion in 2027

The Department of Social Welfare and Development says AICS will be used to support those affected by El Niño and the…

Wrong national anthems played three times at Asian Para Games in Japan

The Iranian national anthem was played for athletes from Taiwan and Mongolia, prompting Nagoya's mayor to apologise.

US Orders Some Diplomats Out of Saudi Arabia After Deadly Attacks, Brent Tops $110

Horizons Middle East & Africa is your daily spotlight on one of the world's fastest-growing regions. Live from Dubai,…

Weight-loss drugs reshape fashion, keep tailors busy

Lorraine Scott has spent at least $300 ⁠to tailor her pants and jeans since losing 60 pounds (27.2 kilograms) on…

Best’s broadside at departing Knights official amid contract negotiations

The Kangaroos debutant insists he’s in no rush to put pen to paper on a new contract, while shedding light on the…

CCTV of Beau Lamarre-Condon visiting McDonald’s drive-thru in van allegedly used to dispose of bodies shown to jury

CCTV footage shows the police officer buying fast food, attending hospital, and visiting three separate Bunnings stores…

Massive Russian Overnight Strikes Hammer Ukrainian Defense Industry Sites – MoD

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian forces carried out a massive wave of overnight strikes targeting Ukrainian defense industry…

Tom Cruise to receive lifetime achievement honor from AFI

Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees…

Japan's biggest labour group seeks midpoint target of 6% for 2027 wage increase talks

PM was planning golf club photo-op when news of his membership broke

Anothony Albanese's office was planning a photo opportunity to celebrate a $6 million grant to the Marrickville Golf…

French police union to sue government over mishandling of riots

Stanislas Goudon, a representative from the French national police union Alliance, comments on the recent wave of…

Taiwan’s resilience must be built before a crisis

Taiwan has focused heavily on military readiness against China, but it now faces a tougher question: how its society…

Drugs Worth Rs 60 Crore Seized, 7 Arrested: Interstate Heroin Network Busted

According to the police, the operation also led to the recovery of Rs 12,81,700 in cash, 3.291 kg of chemicals and…

Cash-rich Reform UK launches fightback with new media platform

Haze hits vegetable imports into Singapore, shrinking produce and pushing up prices

A typical head of iceberg lettuce from Malaysia is now about 50 per cent smaller than usual, says a wholesaler.