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Singapore

Traffic Police Car Burst Into Flames on the BKE—But What the Two Officers Did Before Going to Hospital Stood Out

SINGAPORE — A routine late-night Traffic Police patrol turned into a roadside emergency after a police vehicle caught fire along the Bukit Timah Expressway (BKE), leaving two officers needing hospital treatment for smoke inhalation. The incident happened at about 12.10am on Friday, August 21, along the BKE towards Woodlands, on the slip road leading into the Seletar Expressway (SLE), according to information provided by the police and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF). The two Traffic P

August 23, 2026

Philippines

52 Distressed OFWs Receive ₱2.6 Million in Aid—But the Government’s Next Move Could Help Even More Filipinos

MANILA, Philippines — For 52 overseas Filipino workers facing difficult circumstances after their experiences abroad, government assistance has offered a much-needed financial lifeline. The Department of Migrant Workers–National Capital Region (DMW-NCR) distributed a total of ₱2.6 million in financial assistance to 52 distressed OFWs on August 21, 2026, at its office in Makati. The aid was released through the government's AKSYON Fund, which provides immediate support to qualified OFWs and thei

August 23, 2026

Politics

Carney Walked Away From Trump’s Trade Deal Hours Before the Deadline—But Canada’s Biggest Risk Is Only Beginning

OTTAWA — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has chosen confrontation over compromise in an escalating trade showdown with U.S. President Donald Trump, walking away from negotiations he said had become unacceptable even as Canada braces for potentially painful economic consequences. The decision represents one of the strongest challenges yet by a major U.S. ally to Washington’s increasingly aggressive trade strategy. After days of intense negotiations, Canada suspended talks with the United St

August 23, 2026

Philippines

AFP Sends Strong Message on BRP Sierra Madre—But What Happens Next in Ayungin Shoal?

MANILA, Philippines — The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has made its position clear: the Philippines has no plans to abandon or remove the BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal. AFP spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea, retired Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad, rejected what he described as misleading narratives being circulated by the Chinese Embassy regarding the Philippine military outpost in the disputed waters. Trinidad said the presence of the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal

August 23, 2026

Politics

South Korea Got the Warning. Japan Is Watching — What Happens If Trump’s America Steps Back From Asia?

Donald Trump’s sudden decision to scale back major U.S.-South Korean military exercises has triggered a much bigger question across Asia: What happens to Japan if Washington’s security commitment in the region becomes less predictable? The concern goes beyond one military exercise. Trump’s move to reduce the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills with South Korea has unsettled Seoul and prompted Japan to publicly stress the importance of maintaining close security cooperation among Tokyo, Washingt

August 23, 2026

Sport

Pegula Stuns Defending Champion Swiatek in Cincinnati Thriller — And Her Next Challenge Could Be Even Bigger

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Jessica Pegula delivered one of the biggest wins of her season on Saturday, fighting back from a break down in the deciding set to defeat defending champion Iga Swiatek 7-5, 4-6, 6-4 and storm into the final of the Cincinnati Open. In a gripping contest filled with momentum swings, elite shot-making and a brief rain interruption, the world No. 3 showed remarkable resilience to outlast Swiatek in 2 hours and 47 minutes and end the Polish star's bid to retain her Cincinnati cro

August 23, 2026

Business

Basilan’s Sama-Bajau Women Got Help Selling Their Woven Mats—But the Real Reason the UN Stepped In Goes Far Beyond Livelihood

MALUSO, Basilan — For generations, Sama-Bajau women in this coastal community have turned strips of pandan leaves into colorful tepoh mats. Now, the same centuries-old craft is doing something far bigger than decorating homes. It is helping women earn their own income, keep an Indigenous tradition alive, send children to school—and, in some cases, secure the legal documents that can determine whether families can fully access government services. At the center of the effort is Sibiya “Inah Bi

August 23, 2026

Business

Trump Sold Meta and Bought Berkshire Hathaway — But His 1,051 June Trades Reveal a Much Bigger Strategy

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s latest financial disclosure is giving investors a closer look at how dramatically his portfolio shifted in June — and one move stands out: he sold between $1 million and $5 million of Meta Platforms shares while purchasing between $1 million and $5 million of Berkshire Hathaway stock on the same day. The disclosure, released August 22 by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics, records 1,051 securities transactions during June, covering stocks, exchange-traded

August 23, 2026

Lifestyle

SARA DUTERTE IMPEACHMENT TRIAL MAY RUN INTO THE NIGHT—HERE’S WHY SENATORS WANT A NEW SCHEDULE

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate is considering a major change in the schedule of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial as senator-judges seek to prevent lengthy proceedings from being cut short by regular legislative sessions. Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said most members of the Senate majority bloc favor moving the impeachment hearings to the afternoon, allowing regular legislative sessions to take place in the morning. Under the proposal, regular Senate sessions would run from 1

August 23, 2026

Singapore

Singapore Worker Faced a 6-Month Wait After Resigning—Then a S$36,000 Court Case Showed Why Employees Need to Read This Clause

SINGAPORE — A six-month notice period may look like an insignificant line in an employment contract when a new job begins. But when an employee eventually wants to leave, that single clause can become one of the biggest obstacles standing between them and their next opportunity. A recent Singapore court case — together with accounts from workers caught in lengthy resignation periods — has put renewed attention on a part of employment contracts many jobseekers tend to overlook: how long they mus

August 23, 2026