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Philippines

Imee Marcos Tells DICT, CICC and NTC to ‘Do Your Jobs’—But the Zamboanga Shooting Exposed a Problem Regulators Can’t Solve Alone

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Imee Marcos has delivered a pointed message to the government agencies tasked with policing the country’s digital space: enforce the rules already under your mandate as fears grow over young Filipinos’ exposure to violent and potentially dangerous online communities. Marcos called on the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC), and National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to step up

August 21, 2026

Sport

Mike Hussey to Coach England Against Australia? The Shock Ashes Move Stephen Fleming Is Considering

LONDON — One of Australian cricket’s most respected former Test batters could be preparing to cross one of the biggest lines in international cricket. Michael Hussey has revealed he is open to joining England’s coaching staff as a batting specialist for the 2027 Ashes, after new England Test head coach Stephen Fleming made an informal approach to his longtime Chennai Super Kings colleague. But there is a major catch: Hussey has not accepted the role, and no formal offer has yet been made. Hus

August 21, 2026

Philippines

Orly Guteza Took Back His Story—But the Ombudsman Says 28 More Witnesses Could Keep Romualdez in the Hot Seat

MANILA, Philippines — Former House Speaker and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez remains under scrutiny in the massive flood control controversy despite the withdrawal of testimony by a key witness, with the Office of the Ombudsman insisting that its investigation is far from dependent on a single account. The latest twist came after retired Marine Orly Guteza, who had previously linked Romualdez to alleged deliveries of cash connected to questionable flood control projects, recanted his earlier clai

August 21, 2026

Singapore

Sherlock Holmes Has a New Murder Case in Singapore — But Can You Crack the Clues Before the Killer Gets Away?

SINGAPORE — Forget watching Sherlock Holmes solve a murder from the sidelines. A new immersive experience in Bugis is putting players directly into the investigation — complete with a crime scene, hidden clues, puzzles and a fictional murder that unfolds across one of Singapore’s busiest shopping districts. A Study In Red: The Official Sherlock Experience, launched on Aug. 21, 2026, is a 90-minute real-world adventure created by Singapore-based gaming studio HIDDEN. The experience takes players

August 21, 2026

Philippines

NO CONSPIRACY? Remulla Says Zamboanga School Shooter Planned Attack Alone—But Investigators Are Still Digging Into His Digital Trail

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla said investigators have found no evidence of a conspiracy behind the deadly shooting at Ateneo de Zamboanga University, saying the young shooter appeared to have planned and carried out the attack on his own. But while authorities have ruled out an organized plot based on their initial findings, the investigation is far from over. Officials are still examining the student's online activities, gaming and messaging hist

August 21, 2026

Sport

Nine Nations Just Joined Forces for Female Athletes — But the Real Change Could Be Bigger Than Sport

The global movement to improve health, research and performance support for female athletes is getting significantly bigger. The Global Alliance for Female Athletes (GAFA) has expanded from its original four founding nations to nine member nations, adding Canada, France, Germany, Japan and Switzerland to an international coalition focused on closing critical gaps in female athlete health and performance. The alliance was launched in 2025 by Australia, the United States, the United Kingdom and

August 21, 2026

Singapore

PRIEST STABBED DURING COMMUNION: Nearly Two Years Later, Singapore Court Delivers Its Verdict

Nearly two years after a shocking stabbing inside a Singapore Catholic church, the man who attacked a priest during communion has been sentenced to four years and three months in jail and nine strokes of the cane. Basnayake Keith Spencer, now 38, pleaded guilty on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, to voluntarily causing grievous hurt with a dangerous weapon and offences involving possession of weapons. The sentence brings a major development in a case that stunned Singapore after a priest was attacked in

August 21, 2026

Philippines

Zubiri backs 7 global deals — but the Senate vote could change how Filipinos travel, study, do business and fight crime abroad

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Senate is moving to deepen the country’s international cooperation after Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri endorsed a package of seven international treaties and bilateral agreements covering aviation security, space activities, taxation, higher education and cross-border criminal justice. Zubiri, who chairs the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations, presided over the committee hearing on Thursday, August 20, where lawmakers reviewed the agreements a

August 21, 2026

Philippines

Marcos honors Ninoy Aquino 43 years after his death — then warns Filipinos about threats that could weaken democracy

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. marked the 43rd death anniversary of former senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr. on Friday, August 21, honoring the late opposition leader’s courage while urging Filipinos to protect democracy from threats that have evolved far beyond the political battles of the past. In a message commemorating Ninoy Aquino Day, Marcos described Aquino’s legacy as a reminder of the courage Filipinos have shown in standing by their convictions and defending pri

August 21, 2026

Asia

IMRAN KHAN RUSHED TO HOSPITAL—THEN SENT BACK TO PRISON HOURS LATER: WHAT HAPPENED?

Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan has been taken back to prison after a brief overnight stay at a hospital, just days after the country’s Supreme Court ordered authorities to move him from jail for specialist medical evaluation. Khan, 73, was transferred from Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi to Shifa International Hospital in Islamabad early Friday, August 21, following a Supreme Court directive issued earlier in the week. His Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party later confirmed that he had

August 21, 2026