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Singapore

Singapore Hospitals Are Turning to Acupuncture for Stroke, Cancer and Severe Pain — But There’s a Catch

SINGAPORE — Acupuncture is moving beyond traditional clinics and deeper into Singapore's public healthcare system, with several hospitals now using it alongside conventional medicine for pain management, stroke rehabilitation and cancer-related symptoms. The shift marks a significant development in Singapore's approach to traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), but health authorities are stressing that this does not mean replacing Western medicine with traditional treatments. Instead, the model be

August 28, 2026

Asia

NVIDIA Just Hit Pause on Its AI Cloud Money Machine—And the Reason Could Reshape the Industry

The move comes less than two months after NVIDIA launched a new financing initiative designed to help smaller AI cloud providers obtain the expensive computing infrastructure needed to compete in the rapidly expanding artificial-intelligence market. Under the initiative, NVIDIA could provide credit support to AI cloud companies while also taking a share of the revenue generated when customers rented access to NVIDIA-powered computing capacity. The strategy potentially gave NVIDIA two ways to be

August 28, 2026

Philippines

A Mother Heard the News Every Parent Fears—Nearly a Decade Later, She’s Still Searching for Answers

MANILA, Philippines — Nearly a decade after her son was killed, a mother is once again recounting the night that changed her life forever—this time as families of victims of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s bloody war on drugs continue their long search for truth, accountability and justice. Luzviminda Siapo’s son, Raymart, was killed in March 2017 at the height of Duterte’s anti-drug campaign. His case has now become one of the stories being examined by an independent, civilian-led Truth Com

August 28, 2026

Politics

Qatar Makes a Bold Move to Revive US-Iran Talks — But Trump Says Washington Isn’t Talking

TEHRAN/DOHA — Qatar has stepped into the middle of the escalating US-Iran standoff, sending its prime minister to Tehran in a fresh attempt to revive diplomacy — even as US President Donald Trump says Washington is not currently talking to Iran. Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani traveled to Tehran on August 27 as Doha sought to create conditions for renewed dialogue and reduce tensions that have persisted six months into the conflict. The diplo

August 28, 2026

Philippines

Warehouse Fire Sends Thick Smoke Over Valenzuela—What Sparked the Blaze?

VALENZUELA CITY, Philippines — A fire broke out at a warehouse in Barangay Lingunan, Valenzuela City, prompting an intense response from firefighters and sending concern across the industrial area on Thursday night. Initial reports said the blaze started at around 7 p.m. on August 27 and quickly escalated to the third alarm, indicating the need for additional firefighting resources. Firefighters worked for hours to contain the flames before the situation was eventually brought under control. T

August 28, 2026

Entertainment

FTC Zeroes In on YouTube: Could Its Content Rules Trigger a Major Legal Fight?

WASHINGTON — YouTube is facing growing scrutiny from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC), which is investigating whether the video platform violated consumer protection laws by suspending users and removing or demoting content in ways that may have conflicted with its publicly stated policies. The investigation, first reported by Bloomberg and subsequently reported by Reuters and CNA, has been underway since 2025 and is reportedly approaching a critical stage, with FTC officials considering

August 28, 2026

Philippines

Loren Legarda’s Absence Explained? Gatchalian Reveals She Is Battling a ‘Serious’ Illness

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Loren Legarda remains on medical leave and is dealing with what Senate President Win Gatchalian described as a “serious” illness, shedding new light on the veteran lawmaker's continued absence from Senate proceedings. Gatchalian told reporters that he was aware of Legarda's condition because of their personal friendship but stressed that details about her illness should remain private. According to the Senate leader, Legarda herself had previously told him that sh

August 28, 2026

Business

Asian Stocks Rise as Investors Await Warsh’s Jackson Hole Signal — One Phrase Could Shake Global Markets

HONG KONG — Asian stocks moved mostly higher Friday as investors took some profit from a powerful technology rally and shifted their attention to Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh, whose first major Jackson Hole speech could provide crucial clues about the future path of U.S. interest rates. The mood across global markets was cautiously optimistic rather than outright bullish. Investors were still digesting Nvidia’s latest blockbuster results, but the focus was rapidly moving back to inflation,

August 28, 2026

Philippines

Alex Eala Makes Grand Slam History Again—But Who Will Stand in Her Way at the US Open?

NEW YORK — Philippine tennis sensation Alexandra “Alex” Eala is heading into the 2026 US Open with another historic milestone under her belt—and a golden opportunity to make an even deeper run at Flushing Meadows. The 21-year-old Filipina has been named the No. 17 seed in the women's singles draw, marking the highest Grand Slam seeding of her rapidly rising career. Eala will open her campaign against a player coming through the qualifying tournament, whose identity was not yet listed when the m

August 28, 2026

Politics

Japan Heads to G20 With the Yen Back in the Spotlight—Will Tokyo and Washington Move Again?

Japan’s Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama is set to attend next week’s G20 finance leaders’ meeting in Asheville, North Carolina, putting the battered Japanese yen and Tokyo’s increasingly close currency coordination with Washington back under the international spotlight. Katayama said Friday that she plans to participate in discussions on the global economy and international financial conditions. The meeting comes at a particularly sensitive moment for Japan after the United States and Japan c

August 28, 2026