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Entertainment

Trump’s White House Just Turned Border Enforcement Into an Arcade Game — But the Backlash Reveals a Bigger Political Gamble

WASHINGTON — The White House has taken its aggressive digital messaging strategy into unexpected territory: an official online arcade where players can build a border wall, patrol the Rio Grande and interact with other game-style versions of President Donald Trump’s policy agenda. Launched on Thursday, September 3, the new White House Arcade features five retro-inspired games hosted on the official White House website. Two directly promote the administration’s immigration and border policies, w

September 4, 2026

Philippines

Bonoan Walks Free After Flood Control Charges Dropped—But His Next Role Could Shake the Case

MANILA, Philippines — Former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel “Manny” Bonoan has been released from Philippine National Police (PNP) custody, days after the Sandiganbayan removed him as an accused in the high-profile flood control corruption cases. Bonoan was turned over by the PNP-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) National Capital Region to his family and left the PNP General Hospital in Camp Crame at around 10:35 a.m. on Friday, September 4, foll

September 4, 2026

Sport

Learner Tien Ends Gael Monfils’ Grand Slam Career at the US Open — But the French Showman’s Final Chapter Isn’t Over Yet

NEW YORK — For more than two decades, Gael Monfils turned tennis courts into stages. On Thursday night at Arthur Ashe Stadium, however, one of the sport's most charismatic performers reached the end of his Grand Slam road — and it was one of America's fastest-rising young players who closed the curtain. Twenty-year-old Learner Tien defeated Monfils 6-3, 6-4, 6-3 in the second round of the 2026 US Open, sending the No. 14 seed into the third round while ending Monfils' final appearance at a maj

September 4, 2026

Entertainment

Sharon Cuneta Finally Breaks Silence on Kiko Pangilinan–Robin Padilla Clash: “Sa Amin, It’s a Non-Issue”

MANILA, Philippines — Sharon Cuneta is choosing not to add fuel to the much-talked-about clash between her husband, Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan, and her former boyfriend, Senator Robin Padilla. The Megastar addressed the issue during her guest appearance on Fast Talk With Boy Abunda, where she was asked about the memes and online reactions that followed the tense Senate confrontation involving the two lawmakers. Rather than take sides, Cuneta kept her response brief. “No comment,” she s

September 4, 2026

Japan

Yen Suddenly Surges Toward 155 as BOJ Rate-Hike Bets Explode — But Friday’s U.S. Jobs Report Could Reverse Everything

The Japanese yen was on track Friday for its strongest week since the dramatic Japan-U.S. currency intervention in late July, as investors rapidly reassessed how aggressively the Bank of Japan may tighten monetary policy. The yen strengthened as far as 155.25 per U.S. dollar during Asian trading on September 4, coming close to the 155.20 level reached after the July intervention. It later gave back some of the move, trading around 155.71 per dollar in the morning session. That still left the J

September 4, 2026

Asia

Gloria Steinem Dies at 92 After Changing the Women’s Movement — But the Book She Left Behind Reveals She Wasn’t Finished Yet

NEW YORK — Gloria Steinem, the journalist, author and activist who became one of the most recognizable figures in modern American feminism, has died at 92 — ending a public life that stretched from undercover journalism in the 1960s to political activism well into her 90s. Steinem died Wednesday, September 2, at her home in New York City, according to a statement released by her representatives. She was surrounded by people close to her, and no cause of death was announced. But even as tribute

September 4, 2026

Business

FILIPINOS MAY GET ANOTHER FUEL PRICE SHOCK NEXT WEEK — DIESEL COULD JUMP BY UP TO ₱5/LITER

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino motorists could be facing another painful trip to the gas station next week, with diesel and gasoline prices seen posting substantial increases after global oil prices climbed amid renewed tensions in the Middle East. The latest industry estimates point to a possible ₱4 to ₱5-per-liter increase for diesel, while gasoline could also become significantly more expensive. However, these figures remain preliminary estimates and could still change depending on the final

September 4, 2026

Asia

Bangkok Mall Escalator Tragedy: Man in His 30s Dies After Fall at Terminal 21 Asok

A man believed to be in his 30s has died after falling from a moving escalator at Terminal 21 shopping centre near Bangkok’s busy Asok intersection, in a late-night incident that is now under investigation by police. The incident happened on Monday night, August 31, 2026, at approximately 9:48–9:50 p.m. Emergency responders were called after reports that a man had fallen from the fourth-floor area of the shopping centre. What happened at Terminal 21 Asok According to reports from witnesses,

September 4, 2026

South Korea

South Korea Moves Closer to a Hormuz Military Mission — But Seoul Says the Biggest Decision Hasn’t Been Made Yet

SEOUL — South Korea is reportedly laying the groundwork for a possible military deployment to the Strait of Hormuz, raising the prospect that Seoul could take a much larger security role in one of the world's most dangerous and economically critical waterways. But there is one major catch: the South Korean government insists that no final decision has been made. Several South Korean media reports say officials are examining a deployment that could include maritime surveillance aircraft, naval l

September 4, 2026

Philippines

Northern Samar Hospital Overwhelmed With 360 Patients—Here’s Why Referrals Were Limited

CATARMAN, Northern Samar — Northern Samar’s main government referral hospital was pushed beyond its limits after a sharp increase in patient admissions left it caring for about 360 patients—more than twice its authorized 150-bed capacity. The Northern Samar Provincial Hospital (NSPH) temporarily restricted new admissions and appealed to other health facilities to refer only patients who genuinely required specialized or higher-level medical care. Hospital chief Dr. Joseph Estanislao also urged

September 4, 2026