Category: Asia

Business

Gunmen Opened Fire on a Pickup in Maguindanao del Sur—But Where the Deadly Ambush Happened Raises Bigger Security Questions

DATU SAUDI AMPATUAN, Maguindanao del Sur — Two men were killed and another was wounded after motorcycle-riding gunmen opened fire on their pickup truck along a national highway in Maguindanao del Sur, in another deadly attack unfolding as authorities enforce heightened security ahead of the historic Bangsamoro parliamentary elections. The shooting happened shortly after noon on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in Barangay Salbu, Datu Saudi Ampatuan, according to reports from the Police Regional Offic

August 22, 2026

Philippines

A Superheated Plume Appeared Over Kanlaon Late at Night—But What PHIVOLCS Recorded Beneath the Volcano Matters More

NEGROS ISLAND — Kanlaon Volcano is once again drawing attention after monitoring cameras captured a superheated plume rising from its summit crater late Friday night, adding another visible sign that one of the Philippines’ most closely watched active volcanoes remains restless. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) said the activity was recorded between 11:05 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. on Friday, August 21, according to footage released by the agency and reported by GMA Ne

August 22, 2026

Business

A Helper Was Asked to Care for a 104kg Senior Alone—But Singapore’s Bigger Caregiving Problem Goes Far Beyond One Home

SINGAPORE — For thousands of families, a migrant domestic worker is no longer simply someone who cooks, cleans or keeps a household running. Increasingly, she may also be the person helping an elderly parent out of bed, managing dementia-related behaviour, monitoring medication, assisting a wheelchair user, caring for a person with disabilities or responding when a medical emergency unfolds at home. And as Singapore grows older, that role is becoming increasingly important. As Singapore's pop

August 22, 2026

Singapore

81 People Were Arrested in Singapore’s Latest Drug Sweep—But What Officers Found Inside a Punggol Flat Took the Case Beyond Drugs

SINGAPORE — What began as a sweeping anti-drug operation across Singapore took a more alarming turn inside a Punggol residential flat, where narcotics officers say they found not only significant quantities of illegal drugs but an assortment of weapons including katanas, knives, a dagger and knuckledusters. Singapore's Central Narcotics Bureau said Friday, August 21, that 81 suspected drug offenders had been arrested during an islandwide enforcement operation carried out this week. The operati

August 21, 2026

Asia

The Dollar Is Wobbling as America Moves to Calm Its Bond Market—But Investors Are Asking What Comes Next

The U.S. dollar is losing ground as investors question whether Washington's latest attempt to stabilize the Treasury market can actually address the deeper problems weighing on America's finances. The greenback slipped on Friday and was heading for a weekly decline of roughly 0.9%, with the dollar index near a three-month low. The euro climbed to around $1.1694, while sterling remained close to a multi-month high. At the center of the market unease is an unexpected decision by the U.S. Treasur

August 21, 2026

Asia

A Hong Kong Pet Hotel Owner Was Mauled to Death—But the Dog Had Arrived Just 9 Days Earlier

HONG KONG — A routine feeding at a licensed pet hotel turned fatal when a 33-year-old woman was attacked and killed by a dog that had reportedly been placed at the facility only days earlier, triggering fresh questions over safety standards at animal boarding and rescue centres. The woman, whose name has not been publicly released, was the licence holder and operator of a dog hotel and canine training centre in Ping Yeung Village, Ta Kwu Ling, in Hong Kong’s New Territories. Police said they r

August 21, 2026

Business

Oil Is Surging Again — But What Happens If the Strait of Hormuz Gets Even Tighter?

Oil prices are heading for a second consecutive weekly gain as the unresolved U.S.-Iran conflict continues to disrupt Middle East energy flows, while Washington's threat of sweeping new sanctions adds another layer of uncertainty to an already fragile global oil market. Brent crude futures slipped 34 cents, or about 0.4%, to $93.44 a barrel by 0646 GMT on Friday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell 44 cents, or 0.5%, to $86.76. Despite the day's modest decline, Brent had gained more t

August 21, 2026

Entertainment

Charlie Dizon Trained 12 Hours a Day to Become a K-Pop Idol—But One Problem Ended the Dream Before Her Debut

Before Charlie Dizon became an award-winning actress in the Philippines, she was chasing an entirely different dream thousands of kilometers away: becoming a K-pop idol in South Korea. And she came much closer than many fans may realize. Dizon revisited that chapter of her life in an ABS-CBN News feature published on August 21, 2026, recalling how a dream that once appeared within reach ultimately collapsed—and unexpectedly pushed her toward the career that would later make her one of Philippi

August 21, 2026

Sport

Josh Tarling Will Race the Vuelta Just Days After His Brother’s Death — But What Comes Next Could Be His Most Emotional Ride Yet

Josh Tarling will return to competitive racing at the 2026 Vuelta a España just days after the death of his 19-year-old younger brother, Finlay Tarling, in a tragic accident during the Volta a Portugal. The 22-year-old Welshman has been confirmed in the eight-rider Netcompany-Ineos squad for the three-week Grand Tour, which begins Saturday, August 22, in Monaco. His decision to race comes only eight days after Finlay died during Stage 8 of the Volta a Portugal. The timing makes Tarling's retur

August 21, 2026

Entertainment

Robbie Jaworski Never Planned to Enter Showbiz—So What Finally Made Him Say Yes?

MANILA, Philippines — For someone born into one of the Philippines’ most recognizable families, Robbie Jaworski might have seemed destined for the spotlight. But according to the young actor and television personality himself, show business was never the original plan. In an ABS-CBN Entertainment exclusive published on August 21, 2026, Jaworski once again opened up about his decision to enter the entertainment industry, adding another chapter to a career that has moved surprisingly fast—from a

August 21, 2026