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Philippines

Tulfo Demands Protection for Filipino Seafarers as Hormuz Crisis Deepens

MANILA — Senator Raffy Tulfo is calling for stronger protection for Filipino seafarers amid continuing security risks in and around the Strait of Hormuz, saying workers should have the right to refuse voyages through the high-risk waterway without fear of losing their jobs. The call comes as maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains under intense pressure because of the continuing conflict involving Iran and the United States. The strategic waterway is one of the world's most import

September 3, 2026

Business

McDonald’s Is Giving Filipinos Unlimited Fries—But There’s a Catch You Need to Know

MANILA, Philippines — Calling all fries lovers: McDonald’s Philippines is bringing its biggest celebration yet for its World Famous Fries, with McDo Fry Fest happening simultaneously at 64 stores across Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao on September 4, 2026. The first-of-its-kind in-store event comes after the fast-food giant’s National Fries Day activities in July and the succeeding McDo FryDay celebrations, turning the chain’s popular fries campaign into a nationwide fan experience. But there’s on

September 3, 2026

Business

PAL’s Fourth A350-1000 Just Landed — But Its Bigger North America Expansion Is Only Beginning

MANILA, Philippines — Philippine Airlines is adding serious firepower to its long-haul ambitions. The flag carrier has taken delivery of its fourth Airbus A350-1000, bringing another next-generation widebody into a fleet that PAL is positioning at the center of a much larger push across North America — and potentially beyond. The aircraft, registered RP-C3513, arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport at 7:22 p.m. on September 2, 2026, following its delivery flight from Airbus’ facility in

September 3, 2026

Politics

WEST BANK UNDER PRESSURE: Settler Violence and Settlement Expansion Are Reshaping Palestinian Land—But the Bigger Question Is What the World Will Do Next

WEST BANK — The war in Gaza may dominate international headlines, but another conflict is intensifying just a few dozen kilometers away. Across the occupied West Bank, Palestinian communities are facing a growing combination of settler violence, military raids, settlement expansion, demolitions and displacement—raising increasingly urgent questions about whether the territory is being permanently transformed before diplomacy can catch up. An Asia Times analysis published September 3 described

September 3, 2026

Business

Western Union Is Coming to 1,400 JuanPay Outlets — But the Bigger Remittance Expansion May Be Just Beginning

MANILA, Philippines — Western Union is making another major push into Filipino communities, teaming up with JuanPay to bring international money transfers to around 1,400 locations nationwide in the initial phase — with the partnership eventually targeting JuanPay’s broader network of roughly 2,000 owned and franchise-operated outlets. The deal gives Filipinos another place to send and receive international remittances, particularly in provincial areas and communities with large numbers of fami

September 3, 2026

Uncategorized

From ‘family gatherings’ to electoral might: Why PAS’ grip is growing in Perak

IPOH, Malaysia — PAS has spent years building its political machinery in Perak. Now, as Malaysia heads towards its next general election, that grassroots network is turning the state into one of the country’s most closely watched political battlegrounds. The rise did not happen overnight. For roughly two decades, Parti Islam Se-Malaysia (PAS) has worked to establish a presence at the community level, maintaining relationships with voters through religious gatherings, constituency programmes, w

September 3, 2026

Business

Japan Is Putting Fruit on Sushi — But the Surprising Twist Has Little to Do With Taste

Japan’s sushi scene is taking an unexpected turn as restaurants and supermarkets experiment with fruit-and-fish combinations in a bid to revive interest in seafood, particularly among younger consumers. The unusual pairings — including tuna with mango, salmon with peach, and red sea bream with orange — are gaining attention for their colorful presentation and refreshing flavors, according to a recent report by The Japan Times, citing Jiji Press. The trend is not simply about creating Instagram

September 3, 2026

Lifestyle

Joo Chiat Road to Go Car-Free for Six Hours on Oct 3

SINGAPORE — One of Singapore’s best-known heritage neighbourhoods is about to look very different. A section of Joo Chiat Road will be closed to vehicular traffic for six hours on October 3, allowing residents and visitors to walk, cycle and experience the neighbourhood without the usual flow of cars. The Joo Chiat Car-Free Day will take place from 3.30pm to 9.30pm, with the affected stretch running between Dunman Road and East Coast Road, according to the Land Transport Authority. The event

September 3, 2026

Entertainment

Ketel Marte Booed in Diamondbacks Return After Boston No-Show as Playoff Pressure Mounts

PHOENIX — Ketel Marte returned to the Arizona Diamondbacks lineup after a two-week absence, but his comeback was anything but warm. The three-time All-Star was met with loud boos from sections of the home crowd at Chase Field on Monday as the Diamondbacks fell 2-1 to the Philadelphia Phillies, adding another dramatic chapter to a controversy that has followed the team into the heart of the postseason race. Marte, 32, started as Arizona's designated hitter and batted cleanup. He went 1-for-3 wi

September 3, 2026

Business

US Says It Isn’t ‘Stealing’ Venezuela’s Oil — But the 65-Billion-Barrel Deal Gives Washington Powers Few Expected

CARACAS, Venezuela — U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright has rejected accusations that Washington is effectively taking Venezuela’s oil, insisting that the South American country will remain the owner of its vast petroleum resources. But newly disclosed details of the extraordinary U.S.-Venezuela energy arrangement show why the agreement is generating far more controversy than a conventional foreign oil investment. The deal connects Washington to roughly 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan proven

September 3, 2026