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Asia

Prince William Steps In for King Charles at King Harald’s Funeral—Here’s Why the King Won’t Be There

LONDON — Prince William will represent his father, King Charles III, at the funeral of Norway’s late King Harald V in Oslo next week, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. The Prince of Wales is scheduled to attend the September 9 funeral at Oslo Cathedral, where Norway will formally bid farewell to its monarch, who died on August 28 at the age of 89 after 35 years on the throne. William will be joined by his aunt, Princess Anne, the Princess Royal, although her attendance is described as private a

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Business

Canva Is No Longer Just for Designs — Its Next Move Could Challenge Microsoft and Google

Canva is making a much bigger play for the workplace, expanding beyond its familiar design tools as businesses increasingly use the platform for documents, presentations, spreadsheets, brainstorming, websites and other everyday work. The Australian company has rolled out more than 100 upgrades to its Visual Suite since the start of 2026, covering Docs, Presentations, Sheets, Whiteboards, Websites and other tools. The push signals Canva’s ambition to become a broader productivity platform rather

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Philippines

Sara Duterte Impeachment: Prosecutors Say They’re Building an ‘Airtight’ Case — But the 16-Vote Question Isn’t Over

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution panel in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial says it is not counting votes or trying to predict the outcome in the Senate. Instead, prosecutors are concentrating on what they say matters most: building an “airtight” case backed by strong evidence, regardless of how the required conviction threshold is ultimately interpreted. House prosecution counsel and legal spokesperson Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. said the panel has maintained the same s

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Business

GM and Ford Are No Longer Just Fighting for Car Buyers — Their Next Battle Is for the Pentagon and America’s Power Grid

DETROIT — The century-old rivalry between General Motors and Ford is entering unfamiliar territory. The two Detroit giants are no longer competing only for buyers in the showroom. They are increasingly chasing opportunities in military vehicles and energy-storage systems, turning factories, batteries and manufacturing know-how built for the electric-vehicle era into potential new sources of revenue. The shift comes as both automakers confront a tougher U.S. vehicle market and rethink massive i

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Philippines

OFWs May Soon Get Free Legal Help Online—But the Government Is Planning Something Bigger

MANILA, Philippines — Overseas Filipino workers facing legal problems abroad or at home could soon have easier access to professional legal advice under a proposed government program that the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) says could fill an important gap in services for migrant workers. PAO chief Persida Rueda-Acosta has welcomed the proposal of the Office of the Cabinet Secretary to establish the Overseas Filipino Workers Legal Advisory Assistance Program (OLAAP), a planned initiative aimed a

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Entertainment

Mutya ng Pilipinas 2026 Search Nears Deadline—Could the Next Filipina Queen Be Among Those Still Waiting to Apply?

MANILA, Philippines — The race for the next Mutya ng Pilipinas queens is entering a crucial stage, with aspiring candidates given until September 28, 2026 to submit their applications for the prestigious national pageant. The approaching deadline puts added attention on the nationwide search as the Mutya ng Pilipinas Organization continues expanding its network of regional franchises and strengthening its pipeline of candidates ahead of the 2026 national competition. The organization, which ha

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Philippines

Cayetano Demands DOH Reform Plan: Billions in Health Funds, But Where Are the Results?

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano is pressing the Department of Health (DOH) to present a clear reform agenda, specific targets and measurable results as lawmakers scrutinize the government’s proposed 2027 health budget. Cayetano submitted questions to Senate Finance Committee Chairman JV Ejercito on September 4, asking the DOH under Health Secretary Dr. Edwin Mercado to explain how public health spending will translate into better and more accessible healthcare f

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Philippines

Stratworks Is Winning Over Major Philippine Brands — And Its Latest Awards Hint at What Comes Next

MANILA, Philippines — Stratworks is strengthening its relationships with some of the Philippines’ biggest brands as the communications agency expands its work across consumer marketing, corporate social responsibility, digital engagement and experiential campaigns. The agency’s latest momentum was highlighted at the 22nd Philippine Quill Awards, where work involving Jollibee, PLDT and Xiaomi earned multiple recognitions. The results build on Stratworks’ earlier wins at the Marketing Excellence

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Entertainment

Eric Chou Trades the Mic for the Kitchen—But His ‘Fired Up!’ Role Comes With a Secret He Must Uncover

MANILA, Philippines — Mandopop superstar Eric Chou is stepping into unfamiliar territory as he trades the concert stage for a bustling restaurant kitchen in “Fired Up!”, HBO’s new Taiwanese original drama. The 12-episode coming-of-age series marks Chou’s first leading role in a television drama, putting the singer-songwriter at the center of a story filled with food, family, friendship, romance, revenge and ambition. But behind the sizzling pans and restaurant battles is a much darker mission.

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Business

Chinese National Nabbed in Alleged Visa Scam — NBI Uncovers What Was Behind the Operation

MANILA, Philippines — A Chinese national has been arrested by agents of the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) in connection with an alleged visa-processing scam, according to a report by the Manila Standard. The arrest comes amid intensified Philippine government efforts to crack down on fraud schemes involving foreign nationals, immigration-related transactions and other forms of organized criminal activity. Authorities have increasingly warned the public to be cautious when dealing with

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