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Linda Noskova Cruises Past Thailand’s Lanlana Tararudee — But Her Next US Open Test Could Reveal Much More

NEW YORK — Wimbledon champion Linda Noskova is beginning to look increasingly comfortable carrying the expectations that come with being a Grand Slam winner. The Czech star moved into the third round of the 2026 US Open after overpowering Thailand’s Lanlana Tararudee 6-4, 6-2 in their second-round encounter at Louis Armstrong Stadium, extending one of the hottest Grand Slam streaks in women’s tennis this season. Noskova, the tournament’s No. 6 seed, needed one hour and 18 minutes to dispatch t

September 3, 2026

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DMCI Mining Nears 3 Million Tons of Nickel Output in 2026 as Palawan Operations Ramp Up

ABORLAN, Palawan — DMCI Mining Corp. is closing in on its ambitious 3-million-wet-metric-ton (WMT) nickel ore production target for 2026, as its newly operating Long Point mine in Palawan boosts the company’s overall production capacity. The Consunji-led mining company is targeting a record year after producing 2 million WMT of nickel ore in 2025, a 33% increase from the 1.5 million WMT recorded in 2024. The company’s latest expansion centers on Long Point in Aborlan, Palawan, which began comm

September 3, 2026

Philippines

Bomb Threat Reported at NU-MOA in Pasay City — Then Police Revealed What They Found

MANILA, Philippines — A reported bomb threat at National University–Mall of Asia (NU-MOA) in Pasay City prompted a security operation Thursday morning, September 3, forcing the university to temporarily shift classes online while authorities inspected the campus. The incident began after an alleged threat was posted on the NU-MOA Facebook page late Wednesday night. According to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), a member of the university’s Safety Office received information abo

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Philippine flags, “Laban Alex” signs and packed practice courts show just how far the 21-year-old star’s popularity has reached

NEW YORK — The tennis may be happening inside the courts of Flushing Meadows, but outside them, another story is rapidly unfolding: Alex Eala is turning the US Open into a celebration of Filipino pride. The 21-year-old Filipina arrived in New York carrying more than the expectations of a rising tennis star. She brought with her a rapidly expanding international fan base — one that has made its presence impossible to miss at the 2026 US Open. Even before Eala played her opening-round match, Fil

September 3, 2026

Philippines

Sara Duterte’s Impeachment May Hinge on 16 Votes — But Prosecutors Are Keeping One Supreme Court Move in Reserve

MANILA, Philippines — The battle over Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment may eventually move beyond the Senate floor and into the Supreme Court—not necessarily over the evidence against her, but over one deceptively simple question: How many senator-judges are actually needed to convict her? For now, the House prosecution panel says it is working on the assumption that the answer is 16 votes, the number produced by taking two-thirds of the constitutionally prescribed 24-member Senate. B

September 3, 2026

Philippines

PNP Intensifies Online Crackdown on Fake Goods — And This Could Change How Filipinos Shop

The Philippine National Police is stepping up its campaign against counterfeit goods, with authorities turning greater attention to the growing number of fake products being promoted and sold through online platforms. The intensified enforcement comes as government agencies continue to uncover billions of pesos worth of counterfeit and illicit merchandise, while consumer groups warn that fake products remain widely accessible through digital marketplaces. The crackdown puts online sellers, dis

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

One Prawn & Co to Close Its New Bahru Restaurant After Two Years

Singapore Seafood Spot Announces Final Service on Oct. 4 as Its Culinary Journey Enters a New Chapter Singapore food lovers have a little over a month left to visit One Prawn & Co at New Bahru, with the modern Asian seafood restaurant confirming that it will close its doors on Oct. 4, 2026. The restaurant announced the decision on Sept. 1, saying that after careful consideration, the timing felt right to bring the chapter to a close as the group continues to evolve. The team described the deci

September 3, 2026

Business

Seiko Turns 145 With Six Striking “Edo Purple” Watches Inspired by Tokyo’s Heritage

Seiko is marking its 145th anniversary with a collection that looks firmly to Japan’s past while keeping one foot in modern watchmaking. The Japanese watchmaker has unveiled six new limited-edition timepieces united by a distinctive color theme: “Edo purple,” a traditional shade associated with the cultural heritage of Edo, the historic name for present-day Tokyo. The new releases represent the third series of Seiko’s 145th-anniversary celebrations and span several of the brand’s best-known co

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Father Wins Right to Choose Son’s Primary School — But What the Singapore Judge Said About “Prestige” Could Matter to Thousands of Parents

SINGAPORE — September 3, 2026 — A divorced father has won the authority to choose which primary school his young son will attend after a disagreement with his former wife escalated into a Family Justice Courts battle — but the most significant part of the ruling may be what the judge said should not determine a child’s school. District Judge Goh Zhuo Neng ruled that the father should have sole authority to register the boy for Primary 1, placing particular weight on travel time, early-morning r

September 3, 2026

Business

Japan’s New ¥30 Million Visa Rule Is Pushing Foreign Entrepreneurs Out — And the Numbers Are Rising

Japan’s crackdown on its Business Manager visa is now showing a striking consequence: 953 foreign residents holding the status left the country during the first half of 2026 without completing the procedures needed to return, nearly four times the number recorded during the same period last year. The figures, based on Immigration Services Agency data and reported by The Japan Times, indicate that the impact of Japan’s tougher immigration rules is extending beyond prospective applicants and is i

September 3, 2026