Category: Asia

Business

Iranian Oil Tanker Hit Near Kharg Island as U.S.-Iran Tensions Explode Again—What Happens Next Could Shake Global Oil Markets

DUBAI — September 5, 2026 — A new flashpoint has emerged in the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict after Iranian media reported that an oil tanker was struck by four U.S. missiles near Kharg Island, Iran’s strategically vital oil-export hub in the Persian Gulf. The reported strike, carried by Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency and cited by Reuters, occurred near the anchorage off Kharg Island. Iranian reports said the vessel was hit by four missiles and that its crew was being evacuated. No cas

September 5, 2026

Entertainment

Women Took 98% of U.S. Job Gains in August—But the Labor Market Story Is More Complicated Than It Looks

WASHINGTON — The U.S. labor market delivered a striking surprise in August: women accounted for about 158,000 of the 162,000 nonfarm payroll jobs added during the month, or roughly 98% of the net gain, according to an analysis of newly released Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Men accounted for roughly 4,000 of the net payroll increase. The unusually lopsided result comes as the broader U.S. labor market rebounds from a weak summer and as women have continued to gain ground in industries such

September 5, 2026

Philippines

Sara Duterte Says “They Will Kill Me” After Arrest Warrant—But What Happens Next Could Change Her Political Future

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte said she fears for her life after a Quezon City court issued an arrest warrant against her over a grave threats case, accusing authorities of placing her in a situation where she does not feel safe. “I feel they will kill me,” Duterte told reporters on Saturday as she arrived at the Quezon City Hall of Justice to face the legal proceedings. The statement came a day after Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 98 issued a warrant of arrest afte

September 5, 2026

Politics

Pacific Leaders Push Back on China Missile Test—But One Nation Refuses to Join the Rebuke

KOROR, Palau — Pacific leaders have expressed collective concern over China’s July ballistic missile test, demanding greater transparency and advance notification for future launches, but an unexpected split inside the regional bloc exposed just how difficult it is for Pacific nations to maintain a united position amid growing competition between China and Western powers. The issue dominated the closing stages of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) Leaders’ Meeting in Palau, where members agreed to

September 5, 2026

Entertainment

Infantino Returns to the FIFA Spotlight at Women’s U-20 World Cup—But the Controversy He Left Behind Isn’t Over

KATOWICE, Poland — FIFA President Gianni Infantino is set to attend the opening match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup in Katowice on Sept. 5, putting the global football chief back in the spotlight as the tournament begins amid an unresolved governance dispute surrounding FIFA. The Polish Football Association confirmed Infantino's attendance for the opening day, when hosts Poland face Argentina in Group A. Mexico will also meet Benin in Katowice, with about 15,000 spectators expected for the

September 5, 2026

Asia

Four Graves Found at Disputed Jewish Cemetery Site in Thailand—Now Officials Are Asking When They Were Buried

CHACHOENGSAO, Thailand — A growing dispute over a proposed Jewish cemetery in Thailand has taken a dramatic new turn after authorities inspecting the site in Chachoengsao found four apparent burial sites, prompting officials to investigate whether some of the burials took place after the cemetery's operating authorization had expired. The discovery was made on September 4 at a privately owned site in Samet Tai subdistrict, Bang Khla district, after renewed public concern over reports that the p

September 5, 2026

Politics

UK Draws a Red Line Over Falklands as Milei Revives Argentina’s Claim—Then Trump Changes the Equation

LONDON/BUENOS AIRES — Britain has reaffirmed its sovereignty over the Falkland Islands after Argentine President Javier Milei revived Buenos Aires’ long-standing claim to the disputed South Atlantic territory, setting the stage for renewed diplomatic friction over sovereignty, offshore oil and the role of the United States. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said the UK’s position remains unchanged, insisting that the islands are British and that the wishes of Falkland Islanders must be resp

September 5, 2026

Philippines

Philippine Nuns Are Getting Older—and Congregations Are Running Out of Time to Prepare for What Comes Next

MANILA, Philippines — Catholic religious congregations in the Philippines are confronting a demographic challenge that could reshape religious life in the country: an increasingly aging membership and a growing need for long-term care. A study involving 45 women religious congregations in the Philippines found that 70% of professed members are aged 50 and above, while only about 30% are below 40. The findings were presented by Catholic researcher Sr. Thu Do, LHC, during the national convention

September 5, 2026

Politics

81 DEAD AS YEMEN’S HOUTHIS PUSH TOWARD RED SEA CHOKEPOINT—AND THE NEXT MOVE COULD RATTLE GLOBAL SHIPPING

SANAA/DUBAI — Yemen’s war has erupted into a dangerous new phase, with clashes between Houthi forces and Saudi-backed government troops leaving at least 81 people dead as the Iran-aligned rebels push toward territory overlooking the strategically vital Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to military and medical sources. The fighting began Thursday after the Houthis launched a ground offensive supported by rocket and drone attacks along Yemen’s western coastal areas, according to reports cited by Ag

September 5, 2026

Philippines

DepEd Opens National Teachers’ Month 2026 With a Powerful Message—But This Year’s Celebration Goes Beyond “Thank You”

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — The Department of Education (DepEd) has officially opened the 2026 National Teachers’ Month (NTM) celebration, honoring Filipino educators while putting renewed attention on their welfare, professional growth and the support they need inside and beyond the classroom. The national kickoff was held September 5 at Limketkai Center in Cagayan de Oro City, bringing together delegates from DepEd regions in Mindanao and the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mind

September 5, 2026