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Politics

Zelenskyy Warns Airlines Russia’s Skies Are Becoming Unsafe as Ukraine’s Drone War Reaches Deeper

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has issued an unusually direct warning to international airlines and aviation insurers: flying through Russian airspace is becoming increasingly dangerous as Ukrainian drones penetrate farther into Russian territory. The warning, delivered in Zelenskyy’s evening address on September 1, marks a new phase in the expanding drone war between Russia and Ukraine. While Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine does not deliberately threaten civilian aircraft, he s

September 2, 2026

Usa

OIL PRICES SURGE 4% AS FRESH US-IRAN FIGHTING REVIVES GLOBAL SUPPLY FEARS

oil prices, crude oil, US-Iran conflict, Brent crude, WTI, Strait of Hormuz, global oil supply, fuel prices, Middle East conflict Global oil prices surged sharply as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting pushed traders to reassess the risk of major disruptions to Middle East energy supplies, particularly through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. On Tuesday, Brent crude jumped $4.16, or 4.6%, to settle at $94.65 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) climbed $4.46, or 5.2%, to $90.22.

September 2, 2026

Business

ROQUE’S MANILA GOLF ACCESS EXPLAINED: NDC Says It’s for Official Meetings — But Questions Over the Government-Owned Membership Remain

MANILA, Philippines — The National Development Company (NDC) has defended its decision to designate Trade Secretary Cristina Roque as its corporate nominee for access to the exclusive Manila Golf and Country Club, saying the arrangement is intended to support the performance of official duties and business engagements. In a statement to InsiderPH on Wednesday, Sept. 2, NDC said the designation could provide Roque with a venue to meet business leaders, investors and other stakeholders whose enga

September 2, 2026

Singapore

SCDF Colonel Abdullah Bafadhal Dies, Remembered for Leadership, Kindness and a Life Dedicated to Saving Lives

SINGAPORE — Singapore’s emergency-response community is mourning the death of Colonel Abdullah Bin Abu Bakar Bafadhal, a senior Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) officer remembered by former colleagues and community responders as a dedicated leader, mentor and friend. Colonel Abdullah died on Monday, Aug. 31, 2026, according to his obituary and reports on his passing. News of his death was followed by an outpouring of tributes from people who had worked with or encountered him during his SCD

September 2, 2026

Sport

Andreeva Dominates Janice Tjen, Advances to US Open Second Round

NEW YORK — Mirra Andreeva wasted little time making her intentions clear at the 2026 US Open, overpowering Indonesia's Janice Tjen 6-2, 6-2 on Tuesday to reach the second round at Flushing Meadows. The No. 5 seed controlled the match from the opening games inside Louis Armstrong Stadium, producing aggressive baseline tennis and a remarkable 17-point winning streak during the contest. The match lasted just 68 minutes. The victory sends the reigning 2026 French Open champion into the second roun

September 2, 2026

Philippines

AFP Wants More Doctors and Nurses as Reservists—But the Recruitment Push Comes With a Bigger Challenge

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines is looking beyond traditional soldiers as it strengthens its reserve force, putting a growing premium on doctors, nurses and other licensed professionals whose civilian expertise could become critical when disasters, national emergencies or security crises strike. The AFP Reserve Command, or AFPRESCOM, is stepping up efforts to bring more medical and other professionals into the military reserve system, according to a September 2 report

September 2, 2026

Entertainment

NFL’S NEXT 50 MILLION FANS AREN’T IN AMERICA — The League Is Betting Big on the World, and 2026 Could Be the Turning Point

The NFL is no longer treating international growth as a side project. The league is preparing for what could become one of the biggest expansion efforts in its history, with NFL International chief Gerrit Meier saying the organization believes its next 50 million fans will come from outside the United States. And the NFL is already putting that strategy into action. The 2026 season features a record nine regular-season games outside the United States, spread across four continents, seven coun

September 2, 2026

Business

Filipino MSMEs Want To Hire More Workers—But Nearly Half Can’t Find The Right Talent

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino micro, small and medium enterprises are ready to expand their teams, but a stubborn talent mismatch is threatening to turn their growth ambitions into a hiring bottleneck. JobStreet by SEEK is stepping up its push among Philippine MSMEs through free job advertisements, artificial intelligence-assisted recruitment tools, business workshops and partnerships with local governments—part of a wider effort to make professional hiring more accessible to businesses that m

September 2, 2026

Politics

Taiwan Calls for Peace in Taiwan Strait Ahead of UN General Assembly — While Challenging China’s Push to Isolate Taipei

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan is stepping up its diplomatic campaign ahead of the United Nations General Assembly, calling for peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait while pressing for greater participation in the UN system. Taiwan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Tuesday outlined three key messages it plans to emphasize as the 81st UN General Assembly approaches: preserving peace across the Taiwan Strait, defending Taiwan’s ability to participate in international organizations, and resolving dispu

September 2, 2026

Philippines

JV Ejercito May Reassign Legarda’s 2027 Budget Hearings — But Her Absence Is Creating a Bigger Senate Problem

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Loren Legarda’s prolonged absence from the Senate could soon force a reshuffling of key assignments in the deliberations over the proposed ₱7.2-trillion 2027 national budget, as lawmakers race to keep one of Congress’ most important annual responsibilities on schedule. Senate Committee on Finance chairperson Sen. Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said the agencies assigned to Legarda for budget scrutiny may have to be distributed among other finance committee vice chairp

September 2, 2026