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Sport

Novak Djokovic’s US Open Dream Ends in Stunning First-Round Shock—And What Happened Next Was Hard to Watch

NEW YORK — Novak Djokovic's pursuit of tennis history came to a stunning and painful halt Sunday night as Argentine Mariano Navone defeated the 24-time Grand Slam champion in the first round of the 2026 US Open, handing the Serbian icon his first opening-round loss ever at Flushing Meadows. Navone prevailed 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 in a grueling four-hour, 36-minute marathon, completing one of the biggest upsets of the tournament and bringing Djokovic's bid for a record 25th Grand Slam singl

August 31, 2026

Malaysia

Singapore–Malaysia Holiday Traffic Could Surge Again — But This September, Tuas Has an Extra Problem

SINGAPORE — Travellers planning a September school-holiday escape to Johor may want to rethink not only when they leave, but which checkpoint they use. Singapore’s Immigration and Checkpoints Authority has warned that heavy traffic and longer immigration waiting times are expected at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints from Sept 4 to Sept 14, 2026, as families head across the border during the school break. But this year’s warning comes with an added complication: some departure car lanes at T

August 31, 2026

Politics

Putin and Xi Meet in Kyrgyzstan With Modi and Iran at the Table — But the SCO’s Biggest Problem Is Hiding Behind the Show of Unity

BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan — Some of the world's most powerful non-Western leaders are gathering in Kyrgyzstan this week, turning the 2026 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit into something much larger than another regional diplomatic meeting. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif are among the leaders expected at the two-day gathering in Bishkek. Turkish

August 31, 2026

Philippines

De Lima Urges DENR to Stop Moving Mangroves—But What Happens to PH Coasts If They Don’t Survive?

MANILA, Philippines — Mamamayang Liberal Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima has urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to suspend the earth-balling and relocation of mangroves until a more comprehensive scientific study establishes whether the practice can reliably keep transplanted trees alive. The call comes as environmental groups and scientists intensify warnings over the possible ecological consequences of moving mature mangroves—natural coastal barriers that help prot

August 31, 2026

Singapore

ComfortDelGro Lands a S$3.4 Billion Copenhagen Metro Deal — But the Real Prize Could Be What Comes After Denmark

SINGAPORE — ComfortDelGro’s European rail ambitions have just moved into another gear. A joint venture between the Singapore transport giant and French public transport operator RATP Dev has been selected to operate and maintain the entire Copenhagen Metro under a contract worth DKK17 billion, or approximately S$3.4 billion. The agreement is not simply another overseas contract for ComfortDelGro. It gives the Singapore-headquartered group a foothold in a second major Scandinavian metro network

August 31, 2026

Philippines

A Basketball Insult Sparked a Furious Attack—Then a Hammer Changed Everything

CEBU, Philippines — What reportedly began as an insult connected to basketball escalated into a violent confrontation that ended with one man behind bars after he allegedly attacked his neighbor with a hammer. According to a report by Cebu Daily News, the incident stemmed from a personal dispute in which emotions flared following an alleged insult. The confrontation later turned physical, with the accused reportedly using a hammer against his neighbor. The case serves as another stark reminder

August 31, 2026

Business

Trump’s 50% Canada Auto Tariff Could Hammer Toyota and Honda — But the Biggest Cost May Hit America Next

Toyota and Honda spent decades turning Canada into one of the most important links in their North American manufacturing networks. Now that strategy could become an expensive liability. U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to raise tariffs on Canadian-made cars, trucks and automotive products to 50% beginning January 1, 2027, potentially doubling the current 25% levy and putting two Japanese automotive giants squarely in the firing line. The target may officially be Canada. But Toyota a

August 31, 2026

Entertainment

Singapore Could Put a Daily Limit on Teens’ Social Media Use — But the Biggest Change Could Lock Some Platforms Out of the Under-18 Market

SINGAPORE — Singapore is preparing to dramatically tighten the rules governing how teenagers use social media, with daily usage limits, stronger age checks and restrictions on addictive design features all being considered as part of legislation expected to be introduced in early 2027. And the consequences for platforms that fail to comply could be significant: they may no longer be allowed to serve users under 18. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo said the governm

August 31, 2026

Philippines

He Sped Past a Police Checkpoint—Then His Tricycle Overturned Just 300 Meters Away

TIGBAO, Zamboanga del Sur — A 51-year-old tricycle driver was arrested after allegedly speeding through a police checkpoint, nearly hitting two officers and crashing his vehicle just moments later along a national highway in Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur. The incident happened at around 6:10 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, while personnel of the Tigbao Municipal Police Station were conducting a checkpoint operation, according to the Zamboanga del Sur Police Provincial Office. Police spokesperson Capt.

August 31, 2026