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Politics

Trump and Carney Were Close to a Deal. Then Talks Fell Apart—What Happens Next Could Change North American Trade

WASHINGTON — A trade agreement that appeared within reach between the United States and Canada has collapsed at the final stage, triggering a sharp new escalation in the North American trade dispute. The United States imposed 50% tariffs on roughly US$20 billion worth of Canadian goods early Saturday after negotiators failed to finalize an agreement. The affected products represent just over 5% of Canada's exports to the United States, meaning the immediate economic impact is relatively limited

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Recto Tells US Firms: Stop Just Buying From the Philippines—What He Wants Them to Bring Here Could Transform the Economy

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is making a much bigger pitch to American business: don’t simply buy Filipino-made products—build the next generation of factories, technology hubs and supply chains here. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has called on U.S. companies to deepen their presence in the Philippines by bringing in not only orders, but also capital, advanced technology, research and development, and high-value manufacturing operations, as Manila tries to secure a bigger role in the

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

1 Year Married: Shaira Diaz and EA Guzman Celebrate Their Love Abroad, With One Sweet Surprise

Shaira Diaz and EA Guzman marked their first wedding anniversary with a romantic celebration abroad—and Shaira made sure the milestone came with a sweet surprise for her husband. The longtime couple celebrated their first year as husband and wife on August 14, 2026, nearly a year after they exchanged vows following 12 years together as a couple. For the special occasion, Shaira prepared a surprise inside their hotel room in Finland, decorating the space with balloons and fairy lights. When EA

August 22, 2026

Philippines

9 Years Drug-Free: Ilocos Sur Town Celebrates a Major Milestone — But Officials Warn the Fight Isn’t Over

Suyo, Ilocos Sur — Nine years after earning its drug-free municipality status, Suyo is celebrating a milestone that local officials say is not simply a title — but a continuing responsibility. The municipality marked the ninth anniversary of its declaration as a drug-free municipality on August 18, 2026, under the theme “Napintas Suyo: A Drug-Free Municipality.” The celebration brought together local officials, national government agencies, community leaders and residents in a renewed commitmen

August 22, 2026

Philippines

Typhoon Saudel Could Enter PAR as ‘Obet’—But PAGASA Says Its Biggest Threat May Arrive Even Without a Landfall

MANILA, Philippines — Typhoon Saudel is rapidly strengthening over the western Pacific and could soon enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR), but forecasters say the storm does not necessarily have to strike the country directly to bring potentially disruptive weather. As of PAGASA's latest monitoring on Saturday, August 22, Saudel was located roughly 2,710 kilometers east of Northern Luzon, carrying maximum sustained winds of 130 kilometers per hour near its center and gusts reachin

August 22, 2026

Sport

Miyu Yamashita Opens a HUGE 5-Shot Lead in Canada — But Here’s What Could Happen Next

EDMONTON, Alberta — Miyu Yamashita has put herself in commanding position at the halfway point of the 2026 CPKC Women’s Open, but the Japanese star knows there is still plenty of golf left to play. Yamashita followed her stunning opening-round 8-under-par 62 with a 6-under 64 on Friday at Royal Mayfair Golf Club, reaching 14-under-par 126 after 36 holes and opening a five-shot lead over a three-way tie for second. The 25-year-old's nearest challengers are Soo Bin Joo, Yuri Yoshida and Kiara Ro

August 22, 2026

Business

Wall Street Just Bounced Back—But the Bond Market Is Flashing a Warning Investors Can’t Ignore

NEW YORK — Wall Street finally found some relief on Friday, but beneath the headline rally, investors were still confronting a potentially much bigger problem: U.S. bond yields remain stubbornly high, oil is climbing again, and uncertainty surrounding Iran continues to threaten the inflation outlook. The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 517.80 points, or 0.98%, to 53,277.01 on August 21. The S&P 500 gained 0.43% to 7,674.37, while the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.44% to 26,18

August 22, 2026

Politics

Trump and Lula Reopen Talks Over Brazil Tariffs — But What Happens Next Could Change Everything

WASHINGTON/BRASILIA — U.S. President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva have reopened a channel for trade negotiations after a tense period between the two countries, with Trump proposing that American and Brazilian officials meet as soon as possible to discuss tariffs imposed on Brazilian goods. The development came after an approximately 80-minute phone call on Friday, August 21, during which Lula pressed Trump on the economic impact of the U.S. tariffs and argued

August 22, 2026

Entertainment

5 Leptospirosis Patients Have Died at NKTI—But Doctors Say the Most Dangerous Part of the Surge May Still Be Ahead

MANILA, Philippines — Five leptospirosis patients have died at the National Kidney and Transplant Institute (NKTI) since June, as doctors warn that the Philippines could still see more infections following weeks of heavy rain and flooding brought by the southwest monsoon, or Habagat. NKTI has recorded 19 leptospirosis cases since June 1, with five deaths, according to hospital figures reported on August 22. The latest fatality was recorded on Friday, August 21, after the patient's condition det

August 22, 2026

Philippines

A ₱700M Private Jet Has Reportedly Made Iloilo Its Home—But Why Cessna’s Historic 500th CJ4 Ended Up There Is the Bigger Mystery

ILOILO, Philippines — A multimillion-dollar business jet linked to a major milestone for American aircraft manufacturer Cessna has reportedly arrived in Iloilo, putting the Western Visayas city in the spotlight of the country’s growing private-aviation scene. The aircraft is no ordinary corporate jet. It is the 500th Cessna Citation CJ4 ever delivered, a milestone aircraft that Textron Aviation confirmed was handed over to a customer based in the Philippines in August 2026. The aircraft is a C

August 22, 2026