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Entertainment

The Voice Behind Optimus Prime Is Gone—But the Story Behind His Legendary Voice Will Leave Fans Emotional

The voice that taught generations what it meant to be a hero has fallen silent. Peter Cullen, the legendary voice actor behind Optimus Prime in the Transformers franchise, has died at the age of 85. Cullen died peacefully at his home in Los Angeles on Wednesday, August 26, surrounded by his family, according to reports confirmed by his agent, Kevin Motley. A cause of death has not been disclosed. His passing was reported internationally on August 27 and 28, 2026. For millions of fans around th

August 28, 2026

Asia

Nepal Turns Down Foreign Rescue Teams After Himalayan Flood Kills 469 — But the Reason Goes Back to the 2015 Earthquake

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Nepal has made an extraordinary decision in the middle of one of the Himalayan region’s deadliest disasters in years: it is turning down offers to send foreign search-and-rescue teams, even as hundreds of people remain unaccounted for and rescuers race against increasingly dangerous conditions. Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Friday, Aug 28, that the country’s own security agencies were carrying out the search-and-rescue operation and that outside rescue personnel we

August 28, 2026

Sport

India Won the Series — But Sri Lanka’s Colombo Escape Left Shubman Gill With a Much Bigger WTC Problem

COLOMBO — India are heading home with a Test series victory from Sri Lanka. Yet the lasting feeling after five exhausting days in Colombo may be less about what Shubman Gill’s team won — and more about the opportunity they allowed to slip away. India secured the two-match series 1-0, but a remarkable Sri Lankan fightback denied the tourists the clean sweep that had looked increasingly likely after India controlled much of the second Test at the Sinhalese Sports Club. At the heart of Sri Lanka’

August 28, 2026

Philippines

Over 200 BFP Personnel Under Probe in ‘Slots-for-Sale’ Scandal—How Deep Does the Alleged Scheme Go?

MANILA, Philippines — More than 200 personnel of the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) are now under investigation over an alleged “slot-for-sale” scheme that authorities say may have allowed applicants to pay large sums of money in exchange for help securing positions in the agency. Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said Friday that the investigation has expanded nationwide and is part of a broader campaign to root out alleged corruption within the BFP. He warned officials i

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

Yu Yuhan Snaps After Fan Repeatedly Yanks Open His Moving Car Door — But the Viral Video Is Raising a Bigger Question

Chinese idol Yu Yuhan is drawing widespread support online after a tense encounter with obsessive fans escalated into a confrontation outside his vehicle. The incident reportedly happened on August 21, 2026, when Yu was leaving an engagement and travelling through an underground car park. Videos circulating on Chinese social media showed several people surrounding the vehicle and pointing their phones through its windows. One woman allegedly went considerably further, repeatedly pulling at the

August 28, 2026

Politics

Singapore Is Making Neighbour Mediation Mandatory From Sept 1 — But the S$1,500 Fine Isn’t the Biggest Change

SINGAPORE — For years, one of the biggest weaknesses in Singapore's system for resolving bitter neighbour disputes has been surprisingly simple: mediation works remarkably well when both sides actually turn up — but many cases never reach that stage because one neighbour simply refuses to participate. From September 1, 2026, that loophole is about to become much harder to use. Singapore is expanding its enhanced neighbour-dispute framework nationwide following a pilot in Tampines, giving autho

August 28, 2026

Philippines

Magkapatid Nasawi sa Sunog—Ang Masakit na Detalyeng Natuklasan Kasama ang Kanilang Alagang Aso, Tumimo sa Puso ng Komunidad

NAUJAN, Oriental Mindoro — Isang trahedyang nag-iwan ng matinding lungkot sa isang komunidad sa Naujan, Oriental Mindoro ang pagkasawi ng dalawang magkapatid na bata matapos masunog ang kanilang tahanan. Sa gitna ng trahedya, isang masakit na detalye ang tumatak: ayon sa ulat, natagpuan ang magkapatid na magkayakap kasama ang kanilang alagang aso. Ang mga biktima, na 7 at 11 taong gulang, ay nasawi matapos masunog ang kanilang bahay sa Barangay Barcenaga, Naujan, ayon sa ulat ng ABS-CBN News na

August 28, 2026

Politics

Malaysia’s Former HR Minister M. Saravanan Charged Over RM1.097 Million in Alleged Bribes — But His Response Could Turn the Case Into a Bigger Political Fight

KUALA LUMPUR — Former Malaysian human resources minister M. Saravanan has pleaded not guilty to three corruption charges involving RM1.097 million, escalating a closely watched case centered on the approval of foreign-worker quotas during his time in government. Saravanan, 58, was charged at the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court on Friday, August 28, over allegations that he received three separate payments connected with an application allowing a company to hire 1,000 foreign workers. The Tapah MP,

August 28, 2026

Politics

₱58.5 Billion for LGUs: Economist Raises Alarm Over Who Gets to Decide Where the Money Goes

MANILA, Philippines — A proposed ₱58.53-billion Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) in the 2027 national budget is drawing fresh scrutiny, with economists and budget watchdogs warning that vague rules over how the money is distributed could leave too much room for discretion—and potentially open the door to political favoritism. Economist JC Punongbayan flagged concerns over the proposed fund in an interview reported by ABS-CBN News on Friday, as debate intensifies over transparency and accoun

August 28, 2026

Politics

Japan Wants to Cap New Debt at ¥40 Trillion — But Its Interest Bill Is Becoming the Bigger Problem

TOKYO — Japan is trying to draw a line under how much new debt it takes on next year, but rising borrowing costs and an ambitious spending agenda could make that promise increasingly difficult to keep. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said her government aims to hold new government bond issuance to around ¥40 trillion, or roughly US$251 billion, in the fiscal 2027 budget, according to an interview with Japan’s Yomiuri newspaper reported by Reuters. The target comes at a critical moment for the wo

August 28, 2026