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Philippines

Teachers Could See Higher Pay and Faster Promotions in 2027 — Here’s What the New Budget Plan Reveals

MANILA, Philippines — Public school teachers could receive higher salaries, continued allowances, expanded career opportunities and additional workplace support in 2027 as the government proposes nearly ₱1 trillion for the Department of Education (DepEd). Under the proposed 2027 National Expenditure Program, DepEd is set to receive ₱975.96 billion, representing a 5.11% increase from its 2026 level. The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said ₱61.02 billion of the net increase is intende

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Business

Tesla and BYD Gain Ground in South Korea as Hyundai, Kia Strikes Disrupt Auto Market

SEOUL, South Korea — A prolonged labor dispute at South Korea’s biggest automakers has created an unexpected opening for two of the world's most aggressive electric-vehicle competitors: Tesla and China’s BYD. Domestic vehicle sales plunged in August as strikes and production disruptions hit major Korean manufacturers, while imported-car sales moved in the opposite direction. The result was a striking shift in South Korea's auto market: Tesla and BYD captured a large portion of the growth in im

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Politics

US Midterm Elections Begin in Chaos—But Millions of Mail Ballots Could Still Face New Rules

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The 2026 US midterm elections have officially begun, but millions of Americans may still be left wondering which rules will govern their mail ballots as a fierce legal battle over President Donald Trump's proposed voting restrictions intensifies. North Carolina began widely distributing mail ballots on Friday, formally opening an election season that will culminate on November 3 and determine which party controls the US Congress during the final two years of President Donald

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South Korea

Sungkyunkwan Professor Named Asian Young Scientist Fellow for Breakthrough Biomedical Research

SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean biomedical engineer whose research is pushing the boundaries of soft, electrically conductive materials has been selected as one of the 12 recipients of the 2026 Asian Young Scientist Fellowship, placing her among a new generation of researchers gaining recognition for potentially transformative work in science. Mikyung Shin, an associate professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Sungkyunkwan University, was named an Asian Young Scientist Fello

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Philippines

Logs and Debris Choke Bataan Waterways as Floods Swallow Communities—What Happens If the Rains Continue?

DINALUPIHAN, Bataan — Floodwaters in parts of Bataan have left behind a dangerous mix of logs and debris that is clogging waterways, adding another layer of risk to communities already battered by heavy rains and swollen rivers. The situation comes as Dinalupihan remains among the areas hardest hit by flooding associated with the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, with authorities warning residents near rivers and mountainous areas to remain vigilant. Recent flooding in Barangay Pita was particula

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China

US and China Military Chiefs Meet as Taiwan Tensions Rise—Why Their Meeting Matters

WASHINGTON/BEIJING — A rare high-level military encounter between the United States and China is drawing attention across the Indo-Pacific after the U.S. commander responsible for the region met with a senior Chinese general whose forces oversee military operations involving Taiwan. U.S. Indo-Pacific Commander Adm. Samuel Paparo met Gen. Yang Zhibin, commander of China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command, on the sidelines of the Indo-Pacific Chiefs of Defense Conference in

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Asia

They Were Given Up for Dead—Then Nepal Rescuers Heard Something Beneath the Debris

KATHMANDU, Nepal — Ten days after catastrophic floods tore through Nepal's Himalayan region, rescue teams are refusing to give up. A series of dramatic rescues has injected fresh hope into an increasingly grim search for survivors, even as the death toll climbs above 1,300 and thousands of people remain unaccounted for. Emergency crews have been racing through mountains of mud, debris and destroyed infrastructure following the August 26 disaster, which authorities and international reports hav

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Politics

Trump Targets Wolf Protections Again—But What Happens to America’s Wolves Next?

WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited one of America's most bitter wildlife battles after signing an executive order directing his administration to review whether federal protections for gray wolves and Mexican wolves should be removed. The move, announced September 4, is aimed at helping cattle ranchers deal with livestock losses blamed on wolves. But conservation groups say the latest push could put decades of recovery efforts at risk and reopen the door to expanded wo

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South Korea

South Korea Opens a First-of-Its-Kind Island Expo — 61 Days, 30 Countries and a Bigger Vision for the Future

South Korea Opens Massive Yeosu World Island Fair as 61-Day Global Showcase Begins YEOSU, South Korea — South Korea has officially opened the 2026 World Island Fair Yeosu, turning the southern coastal city of Yeosu into the center of a global conversation about islands, oceans, sustainability and the future of maritime industries. The international event opened Saturday, Sept. 5, and will run for 61 days through Nov. 4, with exhibitions, cultural performances and hands-on programs spread acros

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Asia

TV Host Sentenced to Death in Egypt’s Massive Drug Case—What Investigators Say They Found

CAIRO, Egypt — Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa, 39, has been sentenced to death by hanging along with 11 other defendants after a Cairo court found them guilty in a major narcotics case involving the alleged manufacture and trafficking of synthetic drugs. Khalifa, who is known for hosting the crime and security-focused television program “Mission Impossible,” was convicted alongside the other defendants of forming an organized criminal group accused of obtaining materials used to ma

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