Category: Asia

Asia

They Were Presumed Dead—Then Rescuers Heard a Voice Beneath Nepal’s Mud

KATHMANDU, Nepal — A faint cry from beneath collapsed concrete and hardened mud has given rescuers in Nepal something they desperately needed after nearly two weeks of searching through one of the country’s worst recent disasters: hope. Nepali rescue teams continued their search on September 6 as operations entered their 12th day following a catastrophic glacial and mountain collapse near the China-Nepal border that unleashed devastating floods and torrents of mud and debris downstream. The di

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Asia

Netanyahu Orders West Bank Outposts Removed — But Will Israel’s Settler Crackdown Actually Happen?

TEL AVIV — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly ordered the dismantling of unauthorised settler outposts in the occupied West Bank, marking a potentially significant move as the United States increases pressure on Israel to crack down on violence against Palestinians. Two people familiar with the matter told Reuters that Netanyahu's order applies to outposts established without formal authorisation from the Israeli government. However, it remains unclear exactly when the rem

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Philippines

Fajarda Testimony in Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial Hangs in the Balance—Here’s What Prosecutors May Do Next

MANILA, Philippines — The prosecution’s plan to present former Department of Education (DepEd) special disbursing officer Edward Fajarda as a key witness in Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial is now uncertain, with prosecutors considering whether they can proceed without putting him through the rigors of testifying in court. Fajarda was originally scheduled to appear before the Senate impeachment court after being identified as a crucial witness in the allegations involving the use

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Japan

Japan Demands Russia Remove 15-Metre WWII Monument Depicting Soldier Destroying Chrysanthemum Symbol

TOKYO — Japan has demanded that Russia remove a towering new World War II monument in the far eastern city of Khabarovsk, escalating a fresh diplomatic dispute over a sculpture depicting a Soviet soldier destroying a stone marker bearing a chrysanthemum crest — a symbol closely associated with Japan and its Imperial family. The Japanese government says the monument is unacceptable and damaging to Japanese public sentiment. Russia, however, has shown no sign of backing down. The dispute has no

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Asia

Tokyo’s Niijima Village Placed Under Highest-Level Landslide Warning as Record Rain Triggers Emergency

TOKYO — Japan has issued its highest-level landslide warning for Niijima Village in Tokyo's Izu Islands after record-breaking torrential rain created an extreme risk of disaster. The Japan Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 Emergency Warning for landslides for Niijima Village at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7. It is the highest alert on Japan's five-level warning system. Authorities warned that the situation had become extremely dangerous, with landslides potentially already occurring in th

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Sport

Kimi Antonelli Takes Control of F1 Title Race — But Can Anyone Stop Mercedes’ Rising Star?

MONZA, Italy — Kimi Antonelli’s remarkable victory at the Italian Grand Prix may have delivered one of the defining moments of the 2026 Formula 1 season — and even his closest rival and Mercedes teammate, George Russell, now admits the championship is firmly in the young Italian’s hands. Antonelli produced a stunning comeback at his home race in Monza, charging from 19th on the grid to victory and extending his lead in the Formula 1 Drivers' Championship to 66 points after 13 rounds. The 20-ye

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Asia

‘Life-Threatening Danger’: Record Rain Batters Tokyo Area as Niijima Placed Under Level 5 Alert

TOKYO — Torrential rain is pounding Tokyo and other parts of eastern Japan, triggering flooding fears, transport disruptions and the highest-level landslide warning for a village in the capital's Izu Islands. Japan's Meteorological Agency issued a Level 5 Emergency Warning for landslides for Tokyo's Niijima Village at 4:15 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 7, placing the area under the highest alert on Japan's five-level warning system. The warning means the risk has reached an extremely dangerous stage,

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Entertainment

Baron Geisler’s Wife Drops Cryptic Question About Married Boss and Maid—‘Morally Acceptable?’

MANILA, Philippines — A cryptic social media post from Jamie Evangelista, the wife of actor Baron Geisler, has stirred fresh speculation online after she questioned whether it is normal or morally acceptable for a maid, household helper, or personal assistant to sleep in the same bed as a married employer. In a post on Threads that has since been deleted, Jamie asked: “Is it normal for an alalay/maid/PA to sleep in the same bed as her married employer?” She followed it with another question: “M

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Business

Singaporeans Want One App for Everything While Travelling—But They Still Don’t Trust AI With Their Money

SINGAPORE — Singaporeans want travel to become simpler. One app. One place to plan. One place to book. One place to pay. But when artificial intelligence moves from offering travel suggestions to actually spending their money, many consumers draw the line. A new global study has found that consumers in Singapore are among those showing particularly strong demand for integrated digital experiences that bring travel bookings, transport, attractions, restaurants and payments together in a sin

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Business

Seniors Once Paid $50 a Month—So Why Are Community Care Apartment Fees Now Around $180?

SINGAPORE — When Singapore's first Community Care Apartments were launched, some seniors could pay as little as $50 a month for their compulsory care and support services. Today, some residents are paying around $180 a month. So what happened? The sharp difference has raised questions about the cost of Community Care Apartments, or CCAs, which were introduced as a housing option for seniors who want to live independently while having access to care and emergency support. The answer, however,

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