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Philippines

PNP Finds No Bullying or Conspiracy in Deadly AdZU Shooting—But the Investigation Reveals Troubling New Details

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Philippine authorities have found no evidence that bullying, a school-related grievance, or a conspiracy involving other individuals triggered the deadly shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University (AdZU), according to the results of the police investigation into the August 18 tragedy. AdZU President Fr. Ernald Andal, SJ, shared the findings with the university community, saying the investigation by the Police Regional Office 9-led Special Investigation Task Group f

August 28, 2026

Asia

South Korea’s August Exports Could Surge 62.6% on AI Chips — But One Major Industry Is Suddenly Falling Behind

SEOUL — South Korea’s extraordinary export boom appears to have more fuel left, with booming global demand for artificial intelligence hardware pushing semiconductor shipments to levels that would have looked almost unimaginable only a few years ago. But beneath the headline numbers, another story is developing. While chips are powering ahead, automobiles — another pillar of South Korea’s export machine — have suffered a sharp setback, highlighting just how heavily the country’s latest trade s

August 28, 2026

Business

Global Markets Are Heading Into a Dangerous September — But the Biggest Risk May Not Be the Fed

Investors returning from the summer break are walking into one of the most complicated stretches of 2026, with interest-rate decisions, the Iran conflict, soaring government debt, political battles in Europe and extraordinarily expensive AI companies all capable of moving markets within weeks. Global financial markets may be entering September with record-breaking technology enthusiasm still alive, but underneath the rally, warning signs are multiplying. From Washington and Tokyo to Paris and

August 28, 2026

Philippines

12 Homes Destroyed in La Union Dawn Fire—What Authorities Believe Sparked the Blaze

SAN FERNANDO CITY, LA UNION — What began as a quiet early morning turned into a desperate fight for safety after a fire tore through a residential area in Barangay Ilocanos Sur, San Fernando City, La Union, before dawn on Friday, August 28. The blaze destroyed 12 homes, forcing 27 families from their residences and leaving several people injured, according to initial reports and information released by local authorities. No deaths were reported. However, three female senior citizens and one ad

August 28, 2026

Asia

Malaysia’s Haze Is Getting Worse as Indonesia’s Fires Spread — But ASEAN’s Latest Warning Is the Bigger Concern

KUALA LUMPUR — A thick blanket of haze is once again spreading across parts of Malaysia as forest and land fires intensify in Indonesia, disrupting schools, raising health concerns and putting authorities across Southeast Asia on alert as dry conditions threaten to worsen the crisis. The situation has become serious enough for the ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) to activate Alert Level 3 — its highest regional haze alert — for southern ASEAN on August 26, after satellite monitori

August 28, 2026

Politics

Trump’s Marine One Took Off Before Reagan Airport Got Its Required Warning — Investigators Say the Problem Was Known Days Earlier

WASHINGTON — A communication breakdown involving President Donald Trump’s Marine One helicopter allowed a passenger jet to begin taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at almost the same time as the presidential helicopter departed nearby Washington — and investigators have now revealed that warning signs had emerged days before the incident. A preliminary report released by the US National Transportation Safety Board says the Marine One crew tried at least twice to contact a

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

Bea Alonzo Breaks Her Silence on Her ‘Wife Era’—But Says Nothing About Shirley Kuan’s Sudden Exit

MANILA, Philippines — Bea Alonzo may be embracing a happy new chapter in her personal life, but one question surrounding her professional circle continues to draw attention: the sudden resignation of her longtime manager, Shirley Kuan. The actress recently spoke warmly about married life and her so-called “wife era,” sharing her excitement over this new stage with husband Vincent Co. However, Bea did not address the controversy surrounding Kuan's departure—a silence that comes as the former tal

August 28, 2026

Asia

Japan’s Asian Games Has 17,000 Athletes and Officials Coming — But There’s Only Room for 15,000. Now Organizers Have a Warning

Japan’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games have hit an unexpected accommodation crunch just weeks before the opening ceremony, with organizers saying they simply do not have enough space—or budget—to house thousands of participants above the number originally planned. The 20th Asian Games, scheduled to run from September 19 to October 4, 2026, in Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture and several other Japanese locations, were designed around accommodation for approximately 15,000 athletes and team offici

August 28, 2026

Asia

90 Americans Unaccounted For After Himalayan Flood Horror—And the Search Is Far From Over

The disaster, which struck the mountainous region on August 26, has killed hundreds of people and left more than a thousand others missing, according to figures reported by authorities and international news organizations. The full scale of the tragedy is still emerging, with casualty numbers continuing to change as rescue teams reach devastated communities. The U.S. State Department said it was aware of approximately 90 American citizens who remained unaccounted for, while stressing that the s

August 28, 2026

Politics

Trump Tightens Internship Rules for International Students — But the Biggest Warning Is Actually for US Universities

WASHINGTON — International students hoping to turn their US university education into hands-on work experience are facing a new obstacle after the Trump administration sharply tightened scrutiny of a widely used internship programme — prompting major universities to suspend some applications and raising fresh concerns about America's appeal to overseas students. A federal memorandum dated August 24, 2026, from the Student and Exchange Visitor Program, or SEVP, warned US colleges that certain Cu

August 28, 2026