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Taiwan Adds US$4.6 Billion to Defense Plans as Drones, Missiles and Unmanned Systems Take Center Stage

TAIPEI — Taiwan’s government has approved a NT$145.7 billion (about US$4.6 billion) defense allocation as part of a much larger supplementary budget, putting drones, missiles, ammunition and other military capabilities at the center of Taipei’s latest effort to strengthen its defenses. But there is an important catch: the additional defense spending still needs approval from Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan. The proposal comes as Taiwan faces sustained military and political pressure from Beijing and

September 4, 2026

Asia

Singapore Tourist Chases Suspect for Two Blocks After Gucci Bag With S$8,000 Cash Is Allegedly Snatched

A holiday in Singapore took a dramatic turn for a Chinese tourist after a man she had met earlier allegedly snatched her Gucci handbag containing S$8,000 in cash — triggering a two-block chase through Circular Road before members of the public helped detain him. A 38-year-old Chinese tourist, identified by local media only by her surname Wan, had arrived in Singapore on Aug. 29. The incident happened on the evening of Aug. 30, after she encountered a middle-aged man near People's Park Complex,

September 4, 2026

Philippines

Tulfo Grills New FDA OIC Over Teston Ties: “Bakit Ikaw ang Na-appoint?

MANILA, Philippines — A Senate budget hearing turned tense on Friday after Sen. Raffy Tulfo questioned newly appointed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Officer-in-Charge Director General Franklin Anthony Tabaquin IV over his appointment and alleged close association with former FDA chief Paolo Teston. Tulfo raised questions about why Tabaquin was chosen to lead the country’s drug and food regulator despite the senator’s assertion that other long-serving FDA officials may have had greater inst

September 4, 2026

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Seoul’s Taekwondo Spectacle Returns This Fall as Foreign Visitors Fuel Record-Breaking Interest

SEO is bringing back one of its most dynamic free cultural attractions, with the 2026 Seoul Taekwondo Performance returning this weekend after its summer break—and this time, the numbers show that international visitors are taking notice. The city’s Taekwondo performance series resumes September 5, bringing high-energy martial arts demonstrations back to Namsangol Hanok Village and the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) as Seoul continues to turn the traditional Korean martial art into a major K-cul

September 4, 2026

Politics

Singapore’s Tax Haul Just Hit a Record S$97.3 Billion — But One Revenue Source Is Doing the Heavy Lifting

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s tax collections are rapidly approaching the S$100 billion mark, with the latest government figures revealing a sharp rise in revenue driven by stronger corporate earnings, consumer spending and economic activity. The Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore (IRAS) collected S$97.3 billion in tax revenue during financial year 2025/26, an increase of 9.4% from S$88.9 billion the previous year. That means Singapore collected roughly S$8.4 billion more in taxes in just one fin

September 4, 2026

Asia

Thailand’s “Fake Father” Scheme Sparks National Security Alarm as Authorities Probe Thousands of Birth Records

A widening investigation into alleged false paternity registrations is raising questions about Thailand’s civil-registration system, citizenship controls and the possible role of brokers, hospitals and officials. Thailand’s investigation into an alleged “fake father” network has grown into a much larger national-security and civil-registration issue, with authorities examining thousands of birth records for possible irregularities. The warning came from the House of Representatives’ Public Hea

September 4, 2026

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South Korea Sends Thousands of Blankets to Flood-Ravaged Nepal as Rescue Efforts Continue

South Korea is expanding its humanitarian response to Nepal after devastating floods and landslides struck the country’s Rasuwa District near the Nepal-Tibet border, sending 38,320 thermal blankets and additional emergency supplies to people displaced by the disaster. The South Korean Foreign Ministry said the latest relief shipment is valued at 130 million won (about $95,850) and consists of 36,000 emergency thermal blankets and 2,320 heavier thermal blankets. The supplies are scheduled to tra

September 4, 2026

Business

Central Group Names Wallaya Chirathivat President as Thai Retail Giant Enters Its “Next Chapter”

After more than four decades inside the Chirathivat business empire, Wallaya Chirathivat takes a new group-wide leadership role as Central Group reshapes its top management for the next phase of growth. Thailand’s retail powerhouse Central Group has appointed Wallaya Chirathivat as its new president, placing one of the country’s most experienced retail and property executives in a key group-wide leadership position. The appointment, announced on September 3, comes as Central Group reorganises

September 4, 2026

Philippines

NBI Set to File Qualified Human Trafficking Charges vs. Leviste, 6 Others Over Alleged ‘Honey Trap’ Plot

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation is preparing to file qualified human trafficking complaints against Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste, former Negros Oriental lawmaker Jacinto “Jing” Paras, and five others in connection with an alleged “honey trap” operation targeting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto. NBI Director Melvin Matibag said Friday that the complaints would be filed before the Department of Justice, following the bureau’s investigation into allegations

September 4, 2026

Sport

Smriti Mandhana Just Broke Mithali Raj’s All-Time Run Record — But Her 124 in Dubai Smashed Another Historic Mark Too

DUBAI — Smriti Mandhana did not simply win another match for India. In one extraordinary innings, she rewrote the record book of women’s international cricket. The India vice-captain became the highest run-scorer in women’s international cricket history after smashing 124 from only 64 balls against Hong Kong, China, in the 2026 Women’s Asia Cup in Dubai. Mandhana’s explosive knock took her career tally to 10,880 international runs across all three formats, pushing her beyond former India capta

September 4, 2026