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Philippines

Remulla Issues Stark Warning to Police Ahead of BARMM Polls: Every Officer Will Be Held Accountable if Violence Erupts

PARANG, Maguindanao del Norte — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has issued a strong warning to police personnel tasked with securing the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) parliamentary elections, saying every police officer will be held accountable if violence occurs during the Sept. 14 polls. Remulla delivered the warning on Wednesday, Aug. 26, during the final command conference for the first parliamentary elections in BARMM. According to Remulla,

August 26, 2026

Asia

Indonesia’s Wildfire Crisis Deepens as Thousands of Hotspots Ignite Alarm Across Southeast Asia

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Indonesia is intensifying its crackdown on forest and land fires as thousands of hotspots continue to burn across the country, raising fresh concerns over a worsening haze crisis that could affect communities beyond its borders. The Indonesian Forestry Ministry said 42 forest and land fire cases are now undergoing legal proceedings, while six companies have been sanctioned after fires were discovered inside concession areas under their management. The latest developments c

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

Fake Results, Real SEA Games Slots: Former Singapore Coach Admits Role in Finswimming Selection Scandal

SINGAPORE — A sports scandal that shook Singapore's finswimming community has taken a dramatic turn after a former coach admitted his role in a conspiracy to falsify competition results—results that ultimately helped secure SEA Games places for athletes who otherwise would not have been selected. Muhammad Faiz Suhaimi, a former team manager and coach with the Singapore Underwater Federation (SUF), pleaded guilty on August 26 to one count of conspiring to create a false electronic record to comm

August 26, 2026

Asia

14 Newborns Killed in Islamabad Hospital Fire as Pakistan Orders Urgent Investigation

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — A devastating fire at one of Pakistan's major public hospitals has claimed the lives of 14 newborn babies, triggering national grief and urgent questions over what caused the deadly blaze and whether the tragedy could have been prevented. The fire broke out early Wednesday, August 26, at the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences (PIMS) in Islamabad, inside the hospital's Mother and Child Health section. Authorities said the blaze occurred on the third floor of the facilit

August 26, 2026

Philippines

More Filipino Babies Are Being Breastfed—But the New Data Reveals a Nutrition Crisis Few Are Talking About

MANILA, Philippines — More Filipino babies are now getting the life-saving benefits of breast milk, but new government data shows the country still faces a critical challenge: too many children are missing out on proper nutrition during their most important years of growth. The National Nutrition Council (NNC) is calling on families, communities, employers, health workers, and government institutions to treat breastfeeding not as a mother's responsibility alone—but as a shared national responsi

August 26, 2026

Sport

Erin Brooks Stuns Fiji Pro With Perfect 10—Can Anyone Stop Her Now?

FIJI — Canadian surfing sensation Erin Brooks has sent an early warning to the rest of the World Surf League field after delivering a perfect 10-point ride in a breathtaking opening performance at the 2026 Fiji Pro. The 19-year-old carved her way into the spotlight at the legendary Cloudbreak, threading a long and powerful barrel on one of the biggest waves of the day. Brooks combined the perfect score with an earlier eight-point ride for a remarkable 18.00 out of 20, the highest two-wave heat

August 26, 2026

Politics

Malaysia and Indonesia Race Against the Haze Before National Day—But Will the Smoke Get Worse?

PUTRAJAYA, Malaysia — With Malaysia preparing to celebrate its 69th National Day on August 31, a familiar threat is once again hanging over the country: thick, cross-border haze. Malaysia and Indonesia have agreed to intensify efforts to prevent and contain forest and land fires as unhealthy air quality affects parts of Malaysia, raising fresh concerns about public health, schools and major national celebrations. As of Wednesday, August 26, 16 areas in Malaysia recorded unhealthy air quality,

August 26, 2026

Business

Jazreel Low Makes Surprise F&B Comeback With High Six-Figure Bet on New Bishan Park Cafe—And the Reason Behind It Is Personal

SINGAPORE — Former actress and entrepreneur Jazreel Low was enjoying semi-retirement, with plans to spend more time knitting and playing mahjong. But one familiar location changed everything. When the restaurant space she once operated for years at Bishan-Ang Mo Kio Park became available again, Low found herself drawn back into Singapore's notoriously challenging food-and-beverage industry—this time with a high six-figure investment and a brand-new concept called Shared Table. The 60-year-old

August 26, 2026

Entertainment

Taiwanese Actress Tsai Yi-chen Arrested in Japan Over Alleged Temple Incident—But What Happened to a National Treasure?

Taiwanese actress and TV personality Tsai Yi-chen, known to many fans as Wu Xiong from the popular drama KO One, has been arrested in Japan after allegedly pouring liquid onto a centuries-old national treasure at a historic Buddhist temple in Nara. The case has now drawn attention across Asia—and authorities are reportedly investigating whether similar incidents occurred elsewhere. The arrest involves one of Japan's most culturally significant religious sites and a stone monument known as the B

August 26, 2026

Philippines

Two Cagayan de Oro Cops Relieved After Alleged Harassment of Criminology Interns

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY — Two police officers assigned to a police station in Cagayan de Oro City have been relieved from their posts and disarmed while authorities investigate allegations that they sexually harassed two female criminology interns. The officers—a police captain and a police corporal assigned to Police Station 7 in Barangay Bulua—were placed under the Personnel Holding and Accounting Section of the Cagayan de Oro City Police Office pending the investigation. The alleged incident re

August 26, 2026