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Asia

He Had Just 14 Minutes to Decide: Nepal Principal Saves 900 Students Before Flood Sweeps Away Their School

BIDUR, Nepal — A frantic warning, a ringing school bell and a decision made in just minutes may have saved the lives of more than 900 students when catastrophic flash floods tore through Nepal's Trishuli Valley. Headmaster Rajendra Dawadi was at Tribhuvan Trishuli Secondary School in Bidur on Wednesday, August 26, when the school's accountant rushed in with an urgent message: the flood was coming. The warning came from a relative in upstream Rasuwa, an area already being hit by the disaster. A

September 1, 2026

Philippines

Metro Manila Haze Pushes Air Quality to ‘Acutely Unhealthy’ in Two Cities as Indonesia Fires Intensify

MANILA, Philippines — A blanket of haze has reached parts of Metro Manila, CALABARZON and MIMAROPA, sending air pollution readings to dangerous levels in several areas as Philippine authorities investigate whether smoke from raging forest and peatland fires in Indonesia has been carried north toward the country. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) said the haze observed over parts of Luzon and MIMAROPA was possibly associated with smoke

September 1, 2026

Philippines

Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Enters Day 20—Then This AFP Testimony Takes Center Stage

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte enters its 20th day on Tuesday, September 1, with the Senate impeachment court turning its attention to military certifications allegedly used to support the liquidation of confidential funds spent by the Department of Education (DepEd) during Duterte’s tenure as education secretary. The House prosecution is set to present retired Colonel Manaros Boransing II as its latest witness. His testimony is expected to focus on A

September 1, 2026

Asia

Grand Canyon Flash Flood Kills 2, About 15 Still Missing — But the Next Storm Could Change the Search

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Arizona — Search crews were racing against dangerous weather at the Grand Canyon after a violent flash flood killed at least two people, left approximately 15 others missing or unaccounted for and tore apart critical infrastructure deep inside one of America's most visited national parks. The disaster unfolded at about 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, August 29, when intense rainfall sent floodwater surging through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area. The torrent ri

September 1, 2026

Philippines

Sara Duterte Impeachment Day 20 Turns to AFP Witnesses — But One ₱15-Million Question Could Change the DepEd Fund Case

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial enters Day 20 on Tuesday, September 1, with the spotlight shifting to military officers whose signatures became part of a controversial paper trail involving confidential funds at the Department of Education. And the central question is deceptively simple: What exactly were those military certifications meant to prove? Retired Col. Manaros Boransing II is expected to take the witness stand before the Senate impeachment court

September 1, 2026

Business

Brazil Just Rewrote the Rules for Concert Tickets — And Resellers May Have to Reveal the Number Fans Rarely See

Brazil is taking aim at one of the biggest frustrations facing concertgoers worldwide: tickets that disappear in seconds, unexplained fees that appear at checkout and seats that quickly reappear on resale sites at sharply higher prices. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva signed new regulations on August 31 governing the sale and resale of tickets for cultural and entertainment events, introducing tougher transparency requirements for ticketing companies and new measures designed to stop automa

September 1, 2026

Business

South Korea’s Factories Keep Growing for 9 Straight Months—But One Number Reveals What’s Really Driving the Boom

SEOUL — South Korea’s manufacturing sector continued its expansion in August, extending its growth streak to nine consecutive months as strong export demand helped keep the country’s factories moving despite a modest slowdown in overall new orders. The seasonally adjusted S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) fell to 52.3 in August from 53.1 in July, but remained comfortably above the 50-point threshold that separates expansion from contraction. The latest reading means South Korean facto

September 1, 2026

Business

Hans Sy and Wife Caroline Joined Richard Lim’s Birthday Surprise — But His Biggest 2026 Assignment Is Still Ahead

MANILA, Philippines — Karate Pilipinas president Richard Lim received an intimate birthday surprise with a high-profile guest list, as businessman Hans Sy and his wife Caroline Sy joined Lim’s family for the celebration. Bilyonaryo reported on August 30 that Hans and Caroline helped make Lim’s birthday memorable by joining his family for a surprise dinner, offering a rare glimpse of the personal friendships surrounding one of Philippine sports’ most influential administrators. The gathering ma

August 31, 2026

Philippines

Man Found Dead Under Bridge in Naga City, Cebu—What Happened Before His Body Was Discovered?

A 51-year-old cook was found dead beneath a bridge in Naga City, Cebu, early Monday morning, August 31, prompting authorities to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death. The man was discovered in the area of Sitio Paradise, Barangay Pangdan, shortly after 6 a.m., according to reports from Cebu Daily News and SunStar Cebu. Police and investigators responded to the scene and examined the area where the victim was found. Photos from the scene show police personnel and investigators wo

August 31, 2026

Entertainment

Nikki Huang Has Traveled to Some of the World’s Most Beautiful Places — But One Companion Keeps Appearing in Her Sweetest Memories

For someone whose life regularly crosses paths with luxury fashion, international travel and some of the world’s biggest style capitals, Nikki Huang’s most treasured travel companion may be the least concerned about what anyone is wearing. The Rustan’s executive recently turned the spotlight away from fashion and onto her four-legged best friend, sharing another affectionate glimpse of the canine companion that has apparently been part of some of her sweetest memories on the road. Bilyonaryo d

August 31, 2026