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Philippines

Prosecution Drops Lachica, Nolasco and Madriaga as Witnesses—So What Happens to the P612.5-M Confidential Funds Case?

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel has decided not to call three controversial figures—former Vice Presidential Security and Protection Group (VPSPG) chief Col. Raymund Dante Lachica, former VPSPG deputy commander Col. Dennis Nolasco, and former Duterte aide Ramil Madriaga—as witnesses in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, saying the evidence already presented is sufficient to support its allegations involving confidential funds. The decision marks a significant shi

September 4, 2026

Business

Tesla’s Steering-Wheel-Free Cybercab Hits Austin Streets — Riders Have No Way to Take Control

Elon Musk is putting Tesla’s biggest autonomous-driving bet to the ultimate test: passengers are now being offered rides in a car with no steering wheel and no pedals. Tesla has begun offering rides in its new two-seat Cybercab in limited areas of Austin, Texas, marking a major step in the company’s push to turn fully autonomous vehicles into a mainstream taxi service. The launch took place on Thursday, Sept. 3, with the futuristic gold-coloured vehicles beginning to appear on Austin roads. Bu

September 4, 2026

Asia

Villages Were Erased Along Nepal’s Trishuli River — But What Rescuers Heard Underground Nine Days Later Changed Everything

KATHMANDU, Nepal — September 4, 2026: More than a week after a catastrophic wall of water, mud, rock and ice tore through northern and central Nepal, the full scale of destruction along the Trishuli River is only now becoming visible. From the air, entire stretches of the valley appear scraped apart. Roads vanish beneath mud. Bridges end abruptly at the water. Communities that once lined one of Nepal’s most important river corridors have been reduced to scattered buildings surrounded by vast fi

September 4, 2026

Asia

Singapore’s Tray-Return Rule Is Working: NEA Issues Just 52 Warnings and 3 Fines in First Half of 2026

Singapore’s controversial tray-return and table-clearing rules appear to be changing diner behaviour, with enforcement cases plunging sharply in 2026. The National Environment Agency (NEA) issued 52 warning letters and just three fines to diners for failing to return used trays and crockery or clear litter from their tables during the first half of 2026. That represents a dramatic decline from previous years. In the first half of 2025, NEA issued 628 warning letters and seven fines, while the

September 4, 2026

Uncategorized

52 Singaporeans Arrested in China Over Suspected Pyramid Scheme as Authorities Probe Alleged “Business Opportunity

SINGAPORE/CHINA — A major cross-border investigation has put 52 Singaporeans in the spotlight after Chinese authorities arrested and detained them in Guangxi over suspected involvement in pyramid scheme activities and related offences. The arrests, announced on Friday, September 4, by Singapore’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) and Singapore Police Force (SPF), are part of a wider Chinese law-enforcement operation targeting suspected pyramid-selling activities in the southern Chinese region.

September 4, 2026

Asia

Nepal Flood Disaster: Damage Bill Hits S$3.2 Billion as Thousands Remain Missing and Reconstruction Looms

Nepal is facing a staggering reconstruction challenge after the catastrophic Bhotekoshi-Trishuli floods, with preliminary government estimates putting damage to property, homes and infrastructure at 387.5 billion Nepalese rupees — about US$2.56 billion or S$3.2 billion. The figure was disclosed by Dharma Raj Upreti, chief of Nepal's National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA), as rescue teams continue searching for people missing after the Aug. 26 disaster. The assessment

September 4, 2026

Entertainment

6cyclemind Turns 25 With a Free OPM Rock Celebration—But the Biggest Surprise Is Who’s Joining Them

Twenty-five years after helping shape the sound of Filipino pop-rock, 6cyclemind is celebrating a major milestone with a free anniversary concert that brings together multiple generations of OPM artists. The veteran band will headline its 25th Anniversary Concert on September 12, 2026, at Eton Centris in Quezon City, with doors opening at 4 p.m. and the show beginning at 5 p.m. Admission is free. And while the celebration is built around 6cyclemind's quarter-century journey, the lineup makes t

September 4, 2026

Asia

Typhoon Saudel Unleashes Torrential Rain Across China as Floodwaters Swamp Communities and Evacuations Mount

China’s southern and eastern coastal regions are facing another round of dangerous weather as Typhoon Saudel unleashes torrential rain, triggering flooding, evacuations, transport disruptions and warnings of further landslides and flash floods. The storm made its third landfall in China on Thursday, Sept. 3, striking Zhangpu county in Fujian province at about 6:30am with maximum sustained winds of around 23 metres per second near its centre, according to Chinese authorities. The latest landfa

September 4, 2026

Uncategorized

Toyota, Honda Face Fresh Tariff Shock as Trump Targets Canadian Auto Imports

A new trade threat from Washington is putting Toyota and Honda in an increasingly difficult position, with analysts warning that proposed U.S. tariffs on vehicles imported from Canada could force major changes to their North American manufacturing strategies. U.S. President Donald Trump has proposed a 50% tariff on Canadian vehicle imports, potentially doubling the current 25% levy. The measure, if implemented as proposed on January 1, 2027, could hit Toyota and Honda particularly hard because

September 4, 2026

Politics

China Shifts Zhangmu Border Crossing Near Nepal as Deadly Flood Disaster Reshapes Himalayan Trade Routes

China is changing the operating layout of the Zhangmu customs inspection site, the major border gateway connecting China's Tibet region with Nepal, with the new arrangement scheduled to take effect on September 5, 2026. The move comes just days after catastrophic floods and mudslides devastated the Gyirong-Rasuwagadhi border area, killing more than 1,200 people and leaving thousands missing across Nepal and Tibet. According to a government notice reported by Reuters, the modified Zhangmu cust

September 4, 2026