Category: Asia

Entertainment

Robert Pattinson Takes on One of TV’s Most Controversial Figures—But Chris Hansen Isn’t Happy About It

VENICE, Italy — Robert Pattinson is stepping into the shoes of one of American television’s most recognizable and controversial figures in “Primetime,” a dark psychological thriller inspired by the rise of To Catch a Predator host Chris Hansen. The film premiered at the Venice Film Festival on September 5, 2026, where Pattinson’s performance drew strong attention and the movie received an extended standing ovation. Directed by Lance Oppenheim and written by Ajon Singh, “Primetime” explores the

September 6, 2026

Singapore

Nine Singaporeans Are Still Missing After Nepal’s Catastrophic Flood — Now DNA Teams Are Searching for Answers

KATHMANDU — More than a week after catastrophic floods tore through Nepal's northern border region and swept destruction hundreds of kilometres downstream, the disaster has entered another agonising phase: identifying the dead while thousands of families continue searching for the missing. Among those waiting for answers are the families of nine Singaporeans who remain unaccounted for. Singapore police forensic specialists are now working alongside Nepali authorities and international teams, u

September 6, 2026

Business

Power Outages Set in Bulacan, Cavite and Rizal This Week — Is Your Area on Meralco’s List?

MANILA, Philippines — Residents in parts of Bulacan, Cavite and Rizal are being advised to prepare for scheduled power interruptions this week as the Manila Electric Company (Meralco) carries out maintenance, facility upgrades and line works. The interruptions, scheduled between September 9 and September 12, will affect selected communities in Malolos and Meycauayan in Bulacan, several areas in Cavite, and parts of Antipolo City in Rizal. Meralco said planned outages are necessary to allow cre

September 6, 2026

Asia

Nepal’s Devastating Floods Revive a Forgotten Question: Could an Abandoned Mountain Airport Have Saved Lives?

KATHMANDU, Nepal — A forgotten mountain airstrip in the Himalayas has suddenly become part of a much bigger debate after devastating floods and landslides battered northern Nepal, exposing the enormous challenges of reaching isolated communities during a disaster. The focus is Langtang Airport, a small airstrip in Rasuwa that has been out of operation for years but remains on Nepal’s official aviation records. The latest floods have prompted aviation officials and veteran pilots to ask a diffi

September 6, 2026

Asia

Bangladesh Measles Death Toll Nears 1,000 Children — And the Outbreak Is Still Spreading

DHAKA, Bangladesh — Bangladesh is nearing a devastating milestone as the death toll from its massive measles outbreak climbs toward 1,000 children, with hospitals struggling to cope and hundreds of new suspected cases still being reported every day. The latest figures from Bangladesh's Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) showed that 991 people — overwhelmingly children — had died from confirmed measles and measles-like symptoms since March 15, after four more children died within a 24

September 6, 2026

Asia

Scientists Spot a Giant 10-Sided Pattern Over Saturn—But What Created It Has Them Stumped

WASHINGTON — Saturn has stunned astronomers once again, this time with a gigantic 10-sided atmospheric wave swirling around its south pole—a newly identified phenomenon that could challenge what scientists thought they knew about the gas giant’s bizarre weather. NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope has captured detailed observations of the feature, known as a decagon, revealing an enormous geometric pattern embedded in one of Saturn’s powerful jet streams. Unlike a physical object, the structure is ma

September 6, 2026

Business

LG Electronics Nears Big-Tech Robot Actuator Deal as AXIUM Push Moves Beyond Home Appliances

BERLIN — LG Electronics may be approaching one of the most important commercial breakthroughs in its expanding robotics business, with the Korean technology giant confirming that it is negotiating to supply robot actuators to several major global technology companies. But the bigger story is not simply whether LG lands its first high-profile customer. The company is attempting to turn decades of expertise building motors for washing machines, vacuum cleaners and other appliances into a potenti

September 6, 2026

Philippines

Romualdez Demands ‘Fair Play’ as Witnesses Recant — But the Ombudsman Says Its Strongest Case May Still Be Coming

MANILA, Philippines — The legal battle surrounding former House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez is entering an increasingly contentious phase, with his camp renewing its demand for “fair play” as Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla signals that cases connected to the massive flood-control controversy are moving closer to filing. The appeal comes amid a rapidly changing investigation marked by witness recantations, conflicting accounts and the controversial emergence of former Public Works Secret

September 6, 2026

Politics

Putin Meets Trump Envoys in High-Stakes Ukraine Talks—But What Was Really Agreed Behind Kremlin Doors?

MOSCOW, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin held more than three hours of high-stakes talks with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as Washington attempts to revive stalled efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The Kremlin meeting, held on September 5, brought together Putin and the two American representatives for what Russian officials described as frank and constructive discussions. But despite the lengthy talks and renewed diplomatic momentum, no breakthrough or peace agreement wa

September 6, 2026

Business

South Korea Is Selling 60 Eggs for Just ₩9,990 Ahead of Chuseok — But Shoppers May Have to Move Fast

SEOUL — South Korean shoppers struggling with grocery bills are being offered an unusually aggressive deal ahead of the Chuseok holiday: 60 eggs for just 9,990 won, or less than 5,000 won per 30-egg tray. But there is a catch. The heavily discounted eggs are being distributed through roughly 4,000 neighborhood supermarkets, not the country’s major hypermarket chains, and the nationwide supply is limited to about 120,000 trays. The initiative, called “the Kind Egg” project, brings together Han

September 6, 2026