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Singapore

He Thought the Knife Was Hidden—Then Airport X-Ray Officers Spotted What Was Inside His Shoe

SINGAPORE — A routine security screening at Changi Airport allegedly uncovered a concealed knife inside the shoe of a 32-year-old Indonesian man, who is set to face court proceedings in Singapore. The incident happened at around 1.10pm on Thursday, August 27, at the centralised departure security screening area of Terminal 4, according to Singapore authorities. The man allegedly concealed a 19.5cm-long knife with a 12cm blade inside a sock, which was then placed inside his right high-cut shoe.

August 29, 2026

Singapore

Sengkang Neighbour Feud Goes Viral After Rubbish-Throwing Videos—But What Happened Before the Cameras Started Rolling?

SINGAPORE — A bitter neighbour dispute in Sengkang has erupted online after videos allegedly showing rubbish being thrown outside a resident’s flat went viral, drawing hundreds of thousands of views and exposing months of complaints, confrontations and failed mediation. The dispute involves two households living opposite each other on the 16th floor of a rental block at 182 Rivervale Crescent. Videos posted on TikTok by resident Kelly Lee, 36, show a man walking across the common corridor and

August 29, 2026

Sport

Carlos Alcaraz Says His Wrist Is 100% After Four Months Out — But the US Open Is About to Test Something Doctors Can’t Measure

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz insists his right wrist is ready. Whether his game — and his mind — can survive the immediate jump into Grand Slam pressure is now one of the biggest questions hanging over the 2026 US Open. The 23-year-old Spaniard heads into Flushing Meadows as the defending champion and No. 2 seed after roughly four and a half months without a singles match, an absence caused by the wrist injury that abruptly derailed one of the strongest starts of his career. Speaking before the to

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Heavy Rains Hit Dasmariñas Special Election—Will Comelec Extend Voting Hours?

DASMARIÑAS CITY, Cavite, Philippines — Heavy rains could force the Commission on Elections (Comelec) to extend voting hours in Saturday's special election in Dasmariñas City, as authorities monitor whether worsening weather will prevent voters from reaching their polling precincts. Comelec Chairperson George Erwin Garcia said the poll body had not made a final decision on extending the voting period, stressing that the situation would depend on conditions as the scheduled 3 p.m. closing time ap

August 29, 2026

Sport

Aryna Sabalenka Is One US Open Title From Joining Serena Williams and Chris Evert — But Her 17-7 Slide Has Changed Everything

NEW YORK — Aryna Sabalenka is arriving at the 2026 US Open with a chance to enter one of the most exclusive clubs in women’s tennis. But unlike a few months ago, when the world No. 1 looked almost untouchable, her historic three-peat attempt now comes with serious questions about form, momentum — and even her hold on the top ranking. The two-time defending US Open champion dismissed concerns over her recent slump ahead of the final Grand Slam of the season, insisting her confidence remains inta

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Bohol Declares Dengue Outbreak After 21 Deaths—Health Officials Race to Stop More Fatalities

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol, Philippines — Bohol has officially declared a province-wide dengue outbreak after health authorities recorded 1,883 cases and 21 deaths from January 4 to August 22, 2026, prompting an urgent escalation of prevention and treatment measures across the island province. Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado issued the outbreak declaration after Bohol's dengue cases exceeded the province's epidemic threshold for three consecutive weeks, according to the executive order. The repo

August 29, 2026

Asia

Two Men Bought Tickets to a Vienna Museum — Minutes Later, a $4.28M Royal Necklace Was Gone

VIENNA, Austria — They entered like ordinary museum visitors, bought tickets and walked through the doors without masks. Minutes later, two men allegedly smashed a display case with a hammer and fled with one of the most historically significant diamond necklaces linked to Egypt’s former royal family. The audacious daytime robbery unfolded Thursday at Vienna’s Museum of Applied Arts, or MAK, where a spectacular Van Cleef & Arpels platinum necklace once worn by Queen Nazli of Egypt was part of a

August 29, 2026

Entertainment

Sandra Lemonon Welcomes Baby No. 2 After 15-Hour Home Water Birth — But Her First Delivery Makes This Moment Even More Remarkable

MANILA, Philippines — Former beauty queen Sandra Lemonon and her husband, former PBA player Sol Mercado, have entered a new chapter as parents after welcoming their second child, Zaliyah Joie Mercado, through a home water birth that Sandra described as one of the most physically and emotionally intense experiences of her life. Sandra revealed the arrival of their baby girl on Instagram on August 23, sharing intimate glimpses of the delivery and telling followers that Zaliyah had already been ho

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Baguio Bullying Videos Spark Alarm—But What Schools Lack May Be the Bigger Crisis

BAGUIO CITY, Philippines — A series of reported bullying incidents, including violent episodes that circulated on social media, has put renewed pressure on Baguio schools and education officials—not only to hold those responsible accountable, but to confront a deeper problem: a severe shortage of guidance and mental health personnel. The Department of Education's Baguio City Schools Division has been dealing with eight reported bullying cases since June, four of which involved violent incidents

August 29, 2026

Philippines

Myla Pablo Is Entering Her 10th PVL Season—But the Volleyball Veteran Says She’s Far From Finished

MANILA, Philippines — A new team, a new system and another major challenge await Myla Pablo—but after nearly a decade in Philippine volleyball, the veteran outside hitter has one message for anyone wondering whether she still has plenty left to give: she's not done yet. As the Premier Volleyball League celebrates its 10th anniversary, Pablo is also marking a personal milestone—her 10th season in the league that helped establish her as one of the country's most recognizable and dependable volley

August 29, 2026