Category: Asia

Sport

Manchester United Were Seconds From Victory — Then Maitland-Niles Produced a Stunning Everton Debut Moment

LIVERPOOL, England — Manchester United were seconds away from celebrating a crucial Premier League victory — until Ainsley Maitland-Niles produced a sensational strike that sent Everton fans into celebration and rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw. Maitland-Niles, making his Everton debut after joining from Lyon, struck a stunning long-range equaliser in stoppage time as the Toffees twice came from behind against Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Sunday, September 6. The dramatic fini

September 7, 2026

Malaysia

PAS Chief Reveals Alleged US Meeting — But What Really Happened Behind Closed Doors in 2014?

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The United States Embassy in Malaysia has firmly denied allegations that Washington once attempted to influence the country's political leadership, following an explosive claim by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang that US representatives had offered to help his party topple Malaysia's government more than a decade ago. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 6, US Embassy chargé d'affaires David H. Gamble Jr said the United States had "never sought to decide Malaysia's

September 7, 2026

Sport

Kimi Antonelli Starts 19th, Then Pulls Off a Monza Miracle That Leaves F1 Rivals Stunned

MONZA, Italy — Kimi Antonelli produced one of the most remarkable comeback drives of the 2026 Formula 1 season, charging from 19th on the starting grid to victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday and turning his home race into a historic celebration. The Mercedes driver overtook teammate and championship rival George Russell in the closing stages to secure the win at Monza, finishing 3.857 seconds ahead of Russell, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen completing the podium. The victory was Antone

September 7, 2026

Philippines

13-Year-Old Boy Dies After Neck Becomes Entangled in Rope at Pig Pen in Danao City

DANAO CITY, Cebu, Philippines — A 13-year-old boy died in a tragic accident after his neck reportedly became entangled in a rope used to restrain a sow at a pig pen in Barangay Cogon, Danao City. The victim was identified by police as Carl James Laurente Gica, 13, a resident of Purok 5, Sitio Lang-Lang. The incident happened on the morning of September 5, 2026. Father Asked Boy to Watch Newly Born Piglets Based on the initial investigation by the Danao City Police Station, the boy's father h

September 7, 2026

Philippines

Alleged Gunman, Two Accomplices Arrested in Brutal Killing of Consolacion Man

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police have arrested the alleged gunman and two other suspects in the kidnapping and killing of a 57-year-old man whose body was found in a mountainous area of Barangay Sudlon 1, Cebu City. Authorities identified the victim as Leo Leaño, a resident of Barangay Nangka in Consolacion, Cebu. His hands and feet were bound with chicken cord when his body was discovered along a road in Sitio Morga on September 3. Alleged Gunman Arrested After Two Suspects Named Him The all

September 7, 2026

Lifestyle

Central Visayas Index Crimes Drop 25% in August, But Police Warn Against Complacency

CEBU, Philippines — Central Visayas recorded a significant drop in major crimes in August, with index crimes falling by 25 percent compared with the same month last year, according to the Police Regional Office in Central Visayas (PRO 7). Police recorded 129 index crimes in August 2026, down from 172 cases in August 2025 — a reduction of 43 incidents. Overall crime incidents across the region also declined by 5.70 percent, from 2,300 cases to 2,169. But while the numbers point to an improvemen

September 7, 2026

Philippines

Illegal Power Connections Uncovered in Zamboanga Village, Up to 70 Households Allegedly Benefited

ZAMBOANGA CITY, Philippines — Authorities have uncovered several alleged illegal electricity connections in Barangay Campo Islam, with the Zamboanga City Electric Cooperative (Zamcelco) estimating that 60 to 70 households may have benefited from unauthorized power lines. The discovery was made during an anti-pilferage operation on September 2, 2026, as Zamcelco's Energy Recovery Team conducted inspections with Task Force Zamboanga and coordinated with barangay officials in several areas of Camp

September 7, 2026

Sport

Gianni Infantino Seeks Another FIFA Term Despite Growing Revolt — But Who Will Challenge Him?

FIFA has confirmed that its president, Gianni Infantino, remains committed to seeking another term in office when world football's governing body holds its presidential election in March 2027. The confirmation comes at a turbulent time for Infantino, who has faced growing criticism and calls to step down following the collapse of a controversial proposal involving a stake in the commercial rights to FIFA competitions, including the World Cup. A FIFA spokesperson said there had been no change t

September 7, 2026

Philippines

Remulla Rejects Sara Duterte’s Harassment Claim, Calls Jail Narrative ‘Drama’

MANILA, Philippines — Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla has strongly rejected Vice President Sara Duterte's allegations of harassment surrounding the service of an arrest warrant against her, describing her camp's account of possible detention as “drama.” The dispute has added another volatile chapter to the widening political conflict between the Duterte and Marcos camps, following Duterte's arrest warrant over three counts of grave threats and her subsequent decision to p

September 7, 2026

Business

China Pumps US$54 Billion Into Banks and Insurers in Major Financial Powerhouse Push

BEIJING — China has unveiled a massive 360 billion yuan (US$54 billion) capital injection into some of its biggest state-owned banks and insurers, marking one of Beijing's most significant efforts in years to strengthen the country's financial system. The sweeping package is designed to reinforce the capital buffers of major financial institutions, ease pressure on insurers and banks, support lending and investment, and advance President Xi Jinping's long-term ambition of turning China into a g

September 7, 2026