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Philippines

Luzon Floods Refuse to Recede After Habagat as NLEX Gridlock, Evacuations Deepen Crisis

MANILA, Philippines — The rain may have weakened in parts of Luzon, but for thousands of families trapped by stubborn floodwaters, the disaster is far from over. Days after torrential monsoon rains inundated communities across Central Luzon and other parts of the country, floodwaters remained dangerously high in several areas Wednesday, September 2, disrupting highways, isolating communities and keeping families inside evacuation centers. The prolonged flooding has transformed what began as a

September 2, 2026

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Kung Fu Legend Chen Kuan-tai Dies at 80, Shaw Brothers Star Remembered for ‘The Boxer from Shantung’

Hong Kong’s golden age of martial arts cinema has lost one of its most recognizable stars. Veteran actor and martial artist Chen Kuan-tai (陳觀泰) died on the morning of September 2, 2026, aged 80, according to multiple Hong Kong and regional media reports. His death was reportedly confirmed by people close to him, including his apprentice and former Shaw Brothers associates. Reports said Chen had recently been hospitalized with hydrocephalus, and Hong Kong media reported that he may have suffere

September 2, 2026

Singapore

Singapore MPs Target 790,000 Tonnes of Food Waste as Supply Risks Put Food Security Back in the Spotlight

SINGAPORE — Singapore lawmakers are preparing to put food waste and food security under fresh scrutiny, as the city-state confronts a difficult contradiction: it remains heavily dependent on overseas food supplies while throwing away hundreds of thousands of tonnes of food every year. The People’s Action Party’s Government Parliamentary Committee (GPC) for Sustainability and the Environment is set to table a private member’s motion calling for stronger food resilience and a more coordinated nat

September 2, 2026

Business

THAILAND’S SOLAR SHIELD: 1 Million Homes Targeted as LNG Prices Put Energy Security at Risk — What Comes Next?

BANGKOK — Thailand is accelerating its push into rooftop solar as the government looks to protect households from volatile energy prices and reduce the country's heavy dependence on imported liquefied natural gas (LNG). Energy Minister Akanat Promphan said Thailand plans to help install 5 gigawatts (GW) of rooftop solar capacity within one year, with the program potentially reaching around 1 million households. The initiative comes as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have exposed the v

September 2, 2026

Uncategorized

30-Year-Old Man Found Dead in Waters Off Yishun Dam; Police Say No Foul Play Suspected

SINGAPORE — A 30-year-old man was found dead in the waters off Yishun Dam on Wednesday morning, Sept. 2, with Singapore authorities saying preliminary investigations do not indicate foul play. The Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said they received a call for assistance at around 7.20am along Yishun Avenue 1. SCDF rescuers subsequently used rescue equipment to retrieve a body from the water. The man was pronounced dead at the scene by an SCDF paramedic. Emergenc

September 2, 2026

Philippines

Balanga Launches Citywide Cleanup After Habagat Flooding as Bataan Shifts From Rescue to Recovery

BALANGA CITY, Bataan — Balanga has launched a citywide post-disaster cleanup after another stretch of punishing rains and flooding linked to the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, as authorities race to clear communities and waterways before the next round of heavy weather arrives. The cleanup operation, reported by the Manila Standard on September 2, comes after days of weather disruptions across Bataan and much of western and Central Luzon. But for Balanga, the bigger challenge may go beyond cle

September 2, 2026

China

Former Badminton World Champion Xia Xuanze Under Investigation in China as Scrutiny Deepens Around CBA Leadership

BEIJING — Chinese badminton has been hit by another major leadership shake-up after former world champion Xia Xuanze, now a vice-president of the Chinese Badminton Association (CBA), was placed under disciplinary review and investigation over suspected serious violations of discipline and law. The announcement was made on Aug. 31, 2026, by authorities connected to China's General Administration of Sport and Jiangsu provincial supervisory authorities. No specific allegations against Xia have bee

September 2, 2026

Philippines

Lazatin Gives Angeles Cops ₱100,000 After Five Robbery Suspects Are Caught in Three Days

ANGELES CITY, Pampanga — A three-day police operation that led to the arrest of five people linked to robbery incidents in Angeles City has earned local officers a ₱100,000 cash incentive from Pampanga First District Rep. Carmelo “Pogi” Lazatin Jr., putting renewed attention on the city’s campaign against street crime. The five suspects were arrested in separate police actions conducted from August 25 to 27, 2026, according to reports from Pampanga News Now and Punto Central Luzon. The operatio

September 2, 2026

Business

Dell’s AI Server Orders Hit $60.9 Billion—But the $95 Billion Backlog Is the Number Wall Street Can’t Ignore

Dell Technologies has delivered one of the clearest signals yet that the global artificial intelligence infrastructure boom is still accelerating, sending its shares sharply higher after the computer and server giant unveiled record quarterly results and dramatically upgraded its financial outlook. Dell shares climbed nearly 10% in U.S. premarket trading on September 2 after the company revealed that demand for AI-optimized servers had reached unprecedented levels. But behind the stock-market e

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

Vincent Ng Takes on a New Role as Singapore’s First Mind Sports Federation President — While Still Leading MMA

SINGAPORE — Former actor and wushu champion Vincent Ng is entering a new chapter in Singapore sports leadership, becoming the first president of the newly launched Mind Sports Federation of Singapore (MSFS) while continuing to serve as founding president of the Mixed Martial Arts Association of Singapore (MMAAS). The appointment puts Ng at the centre of two very different sporting worlds — one built around physical combat and athletic performance, and another centred on strategy, concentration,

September 2, 2026