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Sport

At 36 Years Old, Chou Tien-chen Just Shocked the Badminton World — But His Next Opponent Could End the Dream

Taiwan’s badminton icon Chou Tien-chen continues to defy age and expectations after securing a place in the men’s singles semifinals at the 2026 BWF World Championships in New Delhi, India — proving that experience, defense, and mental toughness can still overcome the sport’s rising young stars. At 36 years old, Chou defeated Indonesia’s teenage sensation Alwi Farhan, winning 21-15, 21-15 in a 50-minute quarterfinal battle to guarantee himself at least a bronze medal — his second World Champion

August 23, 2026

Politics

Kaohsiung Flooded Again as Torrential Rain Batters City—What Mayor Chen Found on the Ground Raises New Questions

KAOHSIUNG, Taiwan — Torrential rain triggered flooding, muddy runoff and hillside erosion across parts of Kaohsiung on Saturday, putting renewed pressure on the southern Taiwanese city’s drainage and flood-control systems as Mayor Chen Chi-mai inspected damage and ordered faster improvement work. The downpour was intense. According to rainfall figures cited by local media, some parts of Kaohsiung recorded up to 81 millimeters of rain in a single hour, while accumulated rainfall over 24 hours ex

August 23, 2026

Sport

Arsenal Started Their Title Defense With a Statement Win—But One Detail Has Premier League Rivals Worried

LONDON — Arsenal wasted no time reminding the Premier League why they are the team to beat. Just 89 days after lifting the English top-flight trophy, the reigning champions returned with a commanding performance, defeating newly promoted Coventry City 3–0 in their opening match of the season. The victory immediately placed Mikel Arteta’s side back in the spotlight as early favorites to retain their crown. The Gunners delivered a performance filled with confidence, control, and attacking qualit

August 23, 2026

Entertainment

Shuvee Etrata Finally Made It to the New York She Once Saw From Afar—But an Even Bigger Dream Is Waiting Back Home

MANILA, Philippines — For Shuvee Etrata, New York City was once the kind of place she could only admire from a distance. Now, the Kapuso actress and former Pinoy Big Brother housemate is walking its streets herself—and her latest photos are turning that long-held dream into a very public milestone. Etrata shared snapshots from her New York trip on Instagram, posing around some of the city’s most recognizable urban scenery, including Grand Central Terminal, a subway station and streets filled wi

August 23, 2026

Asia

Taiwan Just Changed the Rules for Students—And Your Child’s Phone Could Be Next

Taiwan is moving to reshape how schools protect students’ physical and mental well-being after the legislature passed sweeping amendments to the School Health Act, bringing mobile-device use, mental health education, menstrual products and e-cigarettes under a broader campus health framework. The amendments were passed on August 21, 2026, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of Education, with officials describing the changes as a response to the challenges students face in the digital age and a rapi

August 23, 2026

Singapore

Geylang Crash Flips Van on Its Side—Then Police Uncover What the Car Driver Was Allegedly Doing

SINGAPORE — A 34-year-old man was arrested after a collision in Geylang early Sunday morning, with police alleging that he had been driving after consuming alcohol and without a valid driving licence. The crash happened at about 3.30am on Aug. 23 at the junction of Guillemard Road and Geylang Road, involving a car and a van, according to information provided by the Singapore Police Force and Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) to The Straits Times. The impact left the van flipped onto its sid

August 23, 2026

Entertainment

YouTube Is Fighting Netflix With Million-Dollar Deals—The Creator War That Could Change How the World Watches Videos

The battle between YouTube and Netflix is no longer just about viewers, subscriptions, or streaming libraries—it has moved into a fight over the internet’s most valuable asset: creators. YouTube is reportedly offering millions of dollars in incentives to some of its biggest channels as it tries to prevent popular creators from moving their audiences to Netflix, marking a major escalation in the competition between traditional streaming platforms and the creator economy. According to reports, Y

August 23, 2026

Sport

Taiwan Blue Shocked by UC Irvine in Jones Cup Semifinal—But the Biggest Controversy Isn’t Over Yet

NEW TAIPEI CITY — Taiwan Blue's William Jones Cup title hopes came to a crashing halt after a powerful second-half performance from the University of California, Irvine (UC Irvine) handed the home side a 96-71 semifinal defeat on Saturday. The final score, however, tells only part of the story. Taiwan Blue weathered an early storm after UC Irvine raced to a 10-0 lead, battling back to level the game 19-19 after the opening quarter. The Taiwanese side remained competitive at halftime, trailing

August 23, 2026

Entertainment

China Just Delayed Its Biggest Moon Mission Yet — And the Real Prize Is Hidden in the Moon’s Darkest Craters

China’s ambitious Chang’e-7 lunar mission has reportedly been pushed back by about a month, delaying a high-profile mission designed to search for water ice near the Moon’s south pole. The postponement also affects a major Thai scientific contribution that is set to travel aboard the spacecraft. China has reportedly delayed the launch of its Chang’e-7 lunar exploration mission by about one month, according to Thailand’s National Astronomical Research Institute (NARIT), as reported by Thai PBS W

August 23, 2026

Entertainment

Beauty Gonzalez Can’t Stop Looking at Daughter Olivia’s First Official Photoshoot—But This Isn’t Her First Time in Front of a Professional Camera

MANILA, Philippines — Beauty Gonzalez has spent years commanding cameras herself, but this time, the Kapuso actress happily stepped into the role of proudest fan as her only daughter, Olivia Ines Crisologo, unveiled photos from what Beauty described as the youngster’s first official photoshoot. The images immediately caught attention for Olivia’s simple but striking look: a white tank top, windswept hair and a clean, understated portrait style that put the focus squarely on her face. Beauty’s

August 23, 2026