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Philippines

A Distressed Yacht Entered Subic for Repairs — Then Mechanics Found ₱366M in Kush Hidden Across the Vessel

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT, Philippines — A sailing yacht that reportedly entered Subic only because it needed emergency shelter and repairs has now become the center of a potentially international drug-trafficking investigation after authorities discovered more than ₱366 million worth of suspected high-grade marijuana hidden aboard the vessel. The latest breakthrough came when authorities conducting a deeper stripping and inspection found 109 additional packages weighing approximately 123.91 kilograms

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Philippines

Two Filipino Seafarers Die in Hormuz Attack—Marcos Orders Immediate Aid as Questions Mount

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to immediately provide assistance, benefits, compensation and applicable insurance proceeds to the families of two Filipino seafarers killed in a security incident involving an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. The two Filipino crew members were aboard the Saudi-flagged crude oil tanker SIDR when the vessel was struck by unidentified projectiles while transiting the strategic waterway on August 31, according

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Philippines

Senate Moves to Ban Officials’ Relatives From Government Contracts — But First Cousins Are Only the Beginning

MANILA, Philippines — Government contracts could soon become legally off-limits to a much wider circle of politicians’ and public officials’ relatives after the Philippine Senate unanimously approved a sweeping anti-nepotism procurement bill. By a 15-0 vote with no abstentions, the Senate approved Senate Bill No. 1962, or the proposed Government Contracting and Procurement Integrity Act, on third and final reading on September 2. The measure would prohibit relatives of covered government offic

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Entertainment

Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ Surpasses 10 Million Admissions in Korea — And Its Record-Breaking Run Isn’t Over Yet

SEOUL, South Korea — Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster “The Odyssey” has officially crossed the 10-million-admission mark in South Korea, becoming the second film released in the country this year to reach the prestigious milestone — and the first foreign movie of 2026 to do so. The achievement cements The Odyssey as one of South Korea's biggest box-office success stories of the year and marks a remarkable comeback for the country's movie theaters, which have struggled in recent years agains

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Philippines

Nxled Wins Must-Win Battle vs Farm Fresh—But Will It Be Enough to Reach the PVL Finals?

MANILA, Philippines — Nxled did its part. Now, the Chameleons can only wait. The Chameleons kept their hopes of reaching the 2026 Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Invitational finals alive on Sunday after defeating the already-eliminated Farm Fresh Foxies, 25-20, 25-21, 18-25, 25-22, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum. The victory was crucial for Nxled, which entered the final day of the preliminary round needing a win to remain in contention for one of the two championship berths. But despite comp

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Sport

MALI STUNS SPAIN AT THE WORLD CUP — AND NOW THE ENTIRE GROUP A IS WIDE OPEN

BERLIN, Germany — Mali produced one of the biggest shocks of the FIBA Women’s Basketball World Cup so far, stunning powerhouse Spain 82-73 Saturday to claim a historic victory and throw Group A wide open. The result marked only the second World Cup victory in Mali’s history. Its previous win came against Senegal in overtime at the 2010 tournament. Mali had also entered the game having lost its opening match to Japan, 102-97, making Saturday’s turnaround even more remarkable. But this was no fl

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South Korea

Family Waited 10 Days for the Worst — Then a Chinese Worker Was Found Alive Inside a Nepal Tunnel

KATHMANDU, Nepal — After 10 agonizing days of uncertainty, a family in China finally received the news they had been desperately hoping for: Lu Haitao was alive. The Chinese worker had been trapped inside a hydropower tunnel in Nepal after catastrophic floods devastated communities near the Nepal-China border, killing more than 1,300 people and leaving thousands more missing. For Lu's family, who had spent days fearing the worst and searching for information about his fate, the rescue was noth

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South Korea

Blondie & Garfield Return to the Spotlight in Korea Times’ September 7 Comics Feature

SEOUL, South Korea — Two of the world's most recognizable comic favorites are back on the page as The Korea Times features its latest Blondie & Garfield comic installment dated September 7, 2026. The feature brings together two legendary names in newspaper comics, continuing the tradition of giving readers a daily dose of humor through some of the most enduring characters in syndicated entertainment. While the Korea Times listing is primarily a comics feature rather than a traditional news rep

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South Korea

South Korea Closes In on Taiwan as AI Chip Boom Supercharges Exports — Could It Soon Take the Lead?

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea is rapidly closing the gap with Taiwan in one of Asia's most closely watched economic indicators, as a historic semiconductor boom powered by artificial intelligence pushes the country's exports and current-account surplus to new heights. Global investment banks have sharply raised their forecasts for South Korea's current-account surplus as a share of gross domestic product, with some analysts now expecting the country to overtake Taiwan this year. The big que

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Taiwan

Keelung Activates Disaster Fund After Flash Floods Damage Homes and Vehicles; New Aid Package in the Works

KEELUNG, Taiwan — Keelung authorities are expanding disaster assistance after torrential rain triggered widespread flooding, inundating homes, businesses and vehicles and leaving some residents wading through knee-deep water. Keelung Mayor Hsieh Kuo-liang announced that the city will activate its disaster reserve fund to help residents recover from the damage, with assistance set to expand beyond flooded homes to include cars and motorcycles damaged by the disaster. However, one major question

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