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Gilas Pilipinas Falls to South Korea in Asian Games Tune-Up as Justin Brownlee Uncertainty Looms

MANILA, Philippines — Gilas Pilipinas received a harsh reality check just days before its Asian Games title defense, absorbing an 81-55 defeat to South Korea in a tune-up game Friday night in Suwon. The loss exposed some of the challenges facing the Philippines' revamped national team, but an even bigger question continues to hang over the squad: Will Justin Brownlee be healthy enough to join Gilas in Japan? South Korea quickly established control at the Suwon KT Sonicboom Arena, taking a 24-1

September 4, 2026

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Filipino Food Prices Face Fresh Pressure as Typhoons Damage Farms and Fish Ponds

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino consumers could face temporary increases in the prices of vegetables and fish after recent typhoons and intensified southwest monsoon rains disrupted agricultural production, fishing activities and the movement of goods to markets. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Friday, September 4, that it is closely monitoring retail prices as flooding and continued rains threaten supplies of high-value crops and fishery products. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu La

September 4, 2026

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Farage’s Reform UK Rocked by Fresh Funding Scandal as Two Senior Aides Quit

BIRMINGHAM, UK — Nigel Farage’s Reform UK has been plunged into a fresh political funding crisis after two senior party figures stepped down following an undercover investigation alleging that party officials discussed ways to obtain foreign-backed funding and conceal the source of money used for political polling. The controversy erupted as Reform UK gathered in Birmingham for its annual conference, turning what was expected to be a major showcase for Farage and his party into a test of its fi

September 4, 2026

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2026 Ig Nobel Prizes: Splash-Free Urinals, Buried Underwear and Cockroach Milk Steal the Spotlight

ZURICH — What happens when scientists turn seemingly bizarre questions into serious research? You get the 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes—an annual celebration of scientific work designed to make people laugh first, then think. This year’s awards featured research into splash-free urinals, buried underwear, cockroach milk, nose-blowing, kissing, snake bites and even mosquito body parts as 3D-printing nozzles. The 2026 ceremony was held on September 3 in Zurich, Switzerland, marking the first time in the

September 4, 2026

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Seoul weighs a high-stakes Hormuz mission

SEOUL — South Korea is considering sending military assets to support freedom of navigation in the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, with a maritime patrol aircraft, logistics support ship and mine-clearance capabilities among the options under discussion. The potential mission comes as maritime security in the Gulf remains severely strained and as Washington continues pressing allies and partners to contribute to efforts aimed at keeping commercial shipping moving through the waterway. Bu

September 4, 2026

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Malaysia Declares Haze Emergency in Sarawak After Air Pollution Surges Past 500—What Happens Next?

SERIAN, SARAWAK — September 4, 2026 — Malaysia has declared an emergency in Sarawak’s Serian Division after dangerously high levels of haze pushed the Air Pollutant Index (API) beyond the country’s emergency threshold, triggering extraordinary measures to protect residents. The emergency declaration was consented to by Malaysia’s King, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, following advice from Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, Sarawak Premier Abang Johari Openg and relevant government agencies. The dec

September 4, 2026

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US Jobs Roar Back With 162,000 New Hires—But the Fed May Not Like What Comes Next

WASHINGTON — The U.S. labor market delivered a much stronger-than-expected rebound in August, adding 162,000 jobs as the unemployment rate held steady at 4.1%, in a report that could complicate the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision. The latest figures, released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, dramatically exceeded economists’ expectations. Analysts surveyed ahead of the report had generally anticipated a much smaller gain of roughly 55,000 to 65,000 jobs. The surpris

September 4, 2026

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Singtel Wins First-Ever S&P Rating Upgrade as Debt Falls — But One Risk Could Change the Story

SINGAPORE — Singapore Telecommunications Limited (Singtel) has secured its first-ever credit-rating upgrade from S&P Global Ratings, marking a major vote of confidence in the telecommunications giant’s balance sheet and financial strategy. S&P upgraded Singtel’s issuer credit ratings to A+/A-1 from A/A-1, while maintaining a stable outlook. The agency also raised the rating on Singtel’s senior unsecured notes to A+ from A, and its guaranteed subordinated perpetual securities to BBB+ from BBB.

September 4, 2026

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Singapore Tech Acquisitions Hit 11 as IPOs Disappear — But Billions Are Still Pouring Into Startups

SINGAPORE — September 4, 2026 — Singapore’s technology sector is showing two very different faces. On one side, acquisition activity accelerated, with 11 tech companies completing acquisitions during Tracxn’s Q3 2026 reporting window. On the other, the sector recorded no IPOs and no new unicorns during the period. The contrast is striking: investors are still committing billions of dollars to Singapore’s technology ecosystem, but startups appear to be finding exits and capital through private

September 4, 2026

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88% of Singapore B2B Marketers Say Growth Depends on Younger Buyers — But Trust Is Becoming the Real Currency

SINGAPORE — September 4, 2026 — Singapore's business-to-business marketing landscape is entering a generational turning point, with nearly nine in 10 B2B marketers saying their companies' future growth depends on winning over younger decision-makers. According to new research commissioned by LinkedIn, 88.2% of Singapore B2B marketers surveyed said future growth depends on influencing younger buyers, including Gen Z and Millennials. But the research points to an important shift: younger B2B buy

September 4, 2026