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Philippines

Sara Duterte Gets Arrest Warrant Over 3 Grave Threats Charges — But the Court Also Rejected a Crucial Defense Move

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is facing an arrest warrant after a Quezon City court found probable cause to proceed with three criminal charges of grave threats linked to controversial remarks she made against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. The Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 issued the warrant on Friday, September 4, 2026, setting bail at ₱120,000 for each of the three counts, or a total o

September 4, 2026

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Chery Bets $1.49 Billion on Solid-State Batteries as 2027 Road Tests Approach

China's Chery Automobile is stepping deeper into the global race to develop next-generation electric-vehicle batteries, announcing plans to begin vehicle validation of its all-solid-state battery technology in 2027. The automaker plans to invest 10 billion yuan (about US$1.49 billion) in battery technology over the next two years and deploy approximately 1,200 engineers to accelerate development, according to comments from Chery Chairman Yin Tongyue at the 2026 World Power Battery Conference in

September 4, 2026

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Apple’s First Foldable iPhone Hits a Production Snag as Launch Nears

CUPERTINO — Apple’s long-awaited entry into the foldable smartphone market is getting closer, but a new supply-chain report suggests the company still has a major manufacturing hurdle to overcome. Apple and its suppliers have reportedly begun limited production of the company's first foldable iPhone, but output is currently only a few hundred devices per day, according to sources cited by Nikkei Asia. The unusually low early production rate highlights the difficulty of preparing a completely ne

September 4, 2026

China

China’s Robot Revolution Is Already Here—But It May Not Look Like What You Think

China’s rapidly expanding robotics industry is attracting global attention, with humanoid machines dancing, fighting, running and performing increasingly sophisticated demonstrations. But beneath the viral videos lies a much bigger—and potentially more consequential—robotics revolution. The real story may not be the rise of human-shaped machines at all. Instead, China is rapidly scaling industrial robots, autonomous mobile machines and specialized robotic systems that are already working in fa

September 4, 2026

Asia

Russia Demands Ship Back After Norway Seizes Russian Vessel in Arctic—But the $4.2 Billion Dispute Behind It Is Far Bigger

MOSCOW/OSLO — Russia is demanding the immediate release of the Russian vessel Professor Molchanov after Norwegian authorities seized the ship in the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard in a legal action connected to a multibillion-dollar compensation claim by Ukrainian state energy company Naftogaz. The confrontation has added a new layer to already strained relations between Moscow and Oslo, with the dispute unfolding in one of the Arctic's most politically sensitive regions. Norwegian authorities

September 4, 2026

Asia

Syria Starts Destroying Assad-Era Chemical Weapons — But What Investigators Found Could Change the Story

BEIRUT — Syria has begun destroying remnants of the chemical weapons programme inherited from the government of former President Bashar al-Assad, marking the first verified destruction of chemical munitions inside the country in more than a decade. The development was announced at a United Nations Security Council briefing on September 3, where UN disarmament chief Izumi Nakamitsu said the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) had verified the destruction of chemical munit

September 4, 2026

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Iguazu Falls Surges to More Than 5 Times Its Normal Flow After Heavy Rain

One of South America’s most famous natural wonders has suddenly become far more powerful. Iguazu Falls, on the Brazil-Argentina border, is experiencing an extraordinary surge in water flow after heavy rainfall across the Iguazu River basin. On September 3, the falls were carrying about 7.75 million liters of water per second — more than five times the historical average of roughly 1.5 million liters per second.  The dramatic conditions have transformed the normally spectacular waterfalls into

September 4, 2026

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LISA’s “SaWaDiKa” Explodes Online as Thai Roots Take Center Stage

BLACKPINK star LISA is once again turning heads with her solo music — and this time, she is bringing Thailand with her. The global K-pop superstar released “SaWaDiKa” on September 4, the first pre-release single from her upcoming six-track EP “PRESS PLAY,” and the response was immediate. The accompanying music video surged past millions of views shortly after release, with the Bangkok Post reporting more than 8 million views on its first day. But the numbers are only part of the story. “SaWaD

September 4, 2026

Singapore

Marina Square Is About to Change Forever—But Its 40-Year Story May Be What Singaporeans Remember Most

SINGAPORE — For generations of Singaporeans, Marina Square was more than a shopping mall. It was a meeting point, an entertainment destination, a vantage point for major national events and one of the most recognizable pieces of Singapore’s transformation into a modern waterfront city. Now, that chapter is approaching its final pages. Marina Square Shopping Mall is scheduled to close on March 31, 2027, as part of a major redevelopment that will reshape the wider complex with new residences, a

September 4, 2026

Sport

Infantino’s Poland Appearance Still Uncertain as FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Opens Amid Growing FIFA Power Struggle

FIFA had yet to confirm on Friday whether Infantino would attend the opening matches, according to Reuters. Around 15,000 spectators are expected for the opening-day fixtures in Katowice, where hosts Poland face Argentina before Mexico meet tournament debutants Benin. The uncertainty over Infantino’s presence comes at a particularly sensitive moment for world football. The Poland tournament will be the first major FIFA competition staged since a fierce governance dispute erupted over Infantino’

September 4, 2026