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Entertainment

Taiwanese Actress Tsai Yi-chen Apologises After Japan Temple Scandal — The National Treasure At The Center Of The Case Is Over 1,200 Years Old

Taiwanese actress and host Tsai Yi-chen, also known by her former stage name Wuxiong (Five Bear), has publicly apologised after being arrested in Japan over an incident involving a national treasure at the historic Yakushiji Temple in Nara. The 39-year-old said she had been released on the evening of Sept. 2 after completing the relevant investigative procedures in Japan. Japanese media reported that she was issued a 500,000-yen fine after being formally processed over the incident. She has sin

September 4, 2026

Asia

Taiwan Unveils Record NT$607.6 Billion Supplementary Budget as Energy Costs and Defense Needs Surge

TAIPEI — September 4, 2026 — Taiwan’s government has approved a record NT$607.63 billion (about US$19.13 billion) supplementary budget, putting energy security, inflation relief and defense modernization at the center of a massive new spending proposal. The Executive Yuan approved the package on Thursday, with NT$421.3 billion earmarked for economic stabilization and NT$145.69 billion for defense-related spending. The proposal still needs approval from Taiwan’s opposition-controlled Legislative

September 4, 2026

Business

24 Bacolod Sewers Turn Simple Fabric Into Market-Ready Products—But What Comes Next Could Be Bigger

BACOLOD CITY — What started with sewing machines, fabric and raw creativity is now becoming a potential pathway to livelihood and entrepreneurship for a group of Bacolod artisans. Twenty-four participants have completed the pilot G-Hive Artisan Makers Bootcamp Sewing Track, producing contemporary, market-oriented items while gaining technical and business skills designed to help turn their craft into sustainable income opportunities. The five-day training, held from August 24 to 28, 2026, was

September 4, 2026

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Taiwan Welcomes Nevada and Utah Lawmakers as Economic, Energy and Tech Ties Take Center Stage

TAIPEI — Taiwan is stepping up engagement with U.S. state governments as senior lawmakers from Nevada and Utah visit the island for talks focused on investment, green energy, technology and talent development. The delegation was welcomed at a luncheon on Thursday, September 3, by Taiwan Deputy Foreign Minister Chen Ming-chi, who highlighted opportunities to expand cooperation beyond existing economic ties. According to Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the discussions covered Taiwan-U.S. t

September 4, 2026

Singapore

Nine Singaporeans Are Still Missing After Nepal Floods — Now Singapore Is Sending a Specialized Team Into the Disaster Zone

SINGAPORE — The search for nine Singaporeans who remain missing after the catastrophic floods along the Nepal-China border has entered another critical phase, with Singapore and Nepali authorities continuing a coordinated effort to locate them. More than a week after the devastating Aug. 26 floods, the nine Singaporeans remain unaccounted for, Singapore Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Gan Siow Huang confirmed on Friday, Sept. 4. Speaking at the handover of Singapore's humanitarian assist

September 4, 2026

Asia

Taiwan’s Lai Honors Fallen Soldiers, Promises Better Support for Troops on Armed Forces Day

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has paid tribute to the island’s fallen military personnel while pledging stronger support for active-duty service members and their families as Taiwan marked Armed Forces Day. Lai laid flowers at the Martyrs’ Shrine in Taipei on September 3, honoring soldiers who died in service, while also thanking Taiwan’s armed forces for protecting the country’s security and sovereignty. The ceremony came as Taiwan continues to place national defense and mili

September 4, 2026

Sport

NFL Makes Historic Australian Debut—But the Massive Operation Behind the MCG Showdown Is Almost Unbelievable

MELBOURNE, Australia — The NFL is about to do more than play a football game in Australia. It is putting its entire global-event operation on display. When the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers take the field at the Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) on September 11, Australia will host its first-ever NFL regular-season game—and the league is treating the occasion as a major test of its ambitions to turn American football into a truly global sport. The spectacle has required an enormous log

September 4, 2026

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Sara Duterte Faces Arrest Warrant in Grave Threats Case as Palace Says It Will Respect Court Ruling

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is now facing an arrest warrant after a Quezon City court found probable cause to proceed with three counts of grave threats linked to her controversial remarks involving President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 issued the warrant on Friday, September 4, 2026, according to reports from Duterte's legal counsel and multiple Philippine news o

September 4, 2026

Entertainment

BLACKPINK’s Solo Era Is Heating Up: Jennie, Lisa and Jisoo Drop New Music—And Rosé Could Be Next

SEOUL — September 4, 2026 — BLACKPINK may have just marked its 10th anniversary, but the members are showing that their individual careers are far from slowing down. In fact, the group’s solo era has entered another explosive phase: Jennie has released “Fallen Angel,” Lisa has unveiled “SaWaDiKa,” and Jisoo has now dropped “Click” — with all three releases arriving within days of one another. The timing is particularly striking for BLINKs. BLACKPINK celebrated its 10th debut anniversary on Aug

September 4, 2026

Philippines

₱90M May Be Needed to Save Cebu City’s 32-Year-Old Sports Oval—But That’s Not the Only Problem

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) could be facing another multimillion-peso rehabilitation as officials consider spending between ₱70 million and ₱90 million to restore its aging rubberized track oval. The proposed funding comes as the facility’s track continues to show signs of deterioration, raising fresh questions about its long-term durability, maintenance and previous repair work. The oval has been in use for roughly 32 years, and officials now say a more compreh

September 4, 2026