Category: Asia

Sport

Jessica Pegula Storms Into US Open Quarterfinals — But Her Biggest Test May Still Be Ahead

NEW YORK — Jessica Pegula kept her dream of winning a first Grand Slam title alive after defeating Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 6-4 to reach the quarterfinals of the 2026 US Open, ending the Romanian veteran's memorable run in what was her final appearance at the tournament. The third-seeded American produced a composed performance on Sunday at Flushing Meadows, overcoming a determined Cirstea to move one step closer to another deep run in New York. Pegula, the 2024 US Open runner-up, is now through to

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Philippines

5 Witnesses Left: Sara Duterte’s Secret Funds Trial Nears a Critical Turning Point

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte is entering a potentially decisive phase, with the House prosecution panel saying only five subpoenaed witnesses remain in its presentation concerning the alleged misuse of ₱612.5 million in confidential funds. Lead prosecutor Rep. Gerville Luistro said the prosecution hopes to complete its presentation on the first impeachment article by September 9, although the lineup could still be shortened if prosecutors determine

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Sport

Juventus Were Seconds From Defeat—Then Federico Gatti Changed Everything Against AC Milan

TURIN, Italy — Juventus rescued a dramatic point against AC Milan after Federico Gatti came off the bench to score a late equaliser in a tense 1-1 Serie A clash at the Allianz Stadium. Just when AC Milan appeared to be heading for a statement victory in Turin, substitute Gatti delivered the decisive moment for Juventus, rising above the defence to power home a header deep into the closing stages. The dramatic finish cancelled out another impressive performance from Milan teenager Alphadjo Ciss

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Asia

Amazon Plane Disaster: 5 Dead, 5 Injured After Cargo Jet Barrels Off Miami Runway

MIAMI — A routine cargo flight turned into a devastating disaster on Sunday after an Amazon-operated cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, smashed into vehicles and erupted in flames, killing at least five people and injuring five others. The Boeing 767-300 cargo aircraft, operating as 21 Air Flight 7598 for Amazon's Prime Air network, had arrived from San Juan, Puerto Rico, when it ran off the runway at about 2pm local time on Sept. 6. What happened next turned one of A

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Entertainment

Tragedy at Marina Bay Fire Station: 20-Year-Old SCDF NSF Dies While on Duty

SINGAPORE — A 20-year-old Singapore Civil Defence Force full-time national serviceman has died after he was found unconscious while on duty at Marina Bay Fire Station. The young firefighter, Lance Corporal Muhammad Nur Ilham Mohammed Iswadi, was found unconscious at the fire station's training yard at about 8.10am on Sunday, Sept. 6. Personnel at the station immediately administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation before he was taken to Singapore General Hospital. He later died. The tragedy has

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Philippines

Sara Duterte Impeachment: Bribery Charge May Be Dropped—But Tolosa Says One Article Could Still Seal Her Fate

MANILA, Philippines — The House prosecution team is considering dropping the bribery allegation against Vice President Sara Duterte as it looks for ways to shorten her impeachment trial—but prosecution counsel Benjamin “Jay” Tolosa Jr. said removing one article would not necessarily prevent the Senate from convicting her. Tolosa explained that the four impeachment articles against Duterte stand independently. In the prosecution’s view, the Senate impeachment court would not need to find Duterte

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Sport

Juventus Were Seconds From Defeat—Then Federico Gatti Changed Everything Against AC Milan

TURIN, Italy — Juventus rescued a dramatic point against AC Milan after Federico Gatti came off the bench to score a late equaliser in a tense 1-1 Serie A clash at the Allianz Stadium. Just when AC Milan appeared to be heading for a statement victory in Turin, substitute Gatti delivered the decisive moment for Juventus, rising above the defence to power home a header deep into the closing stages. The dramatic finish cancelled out another impressive performance from Milan teenager Alphadjo Ciss

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Asia

Ho Chi Minh City Delays Low-Emission Zone—But the New Deadline Could Still Change How Millions Travel

HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam — Ho Chi Minh City is giving residents and businesses more time to prepare for one of Vietnam's biggest transportation changes, delaying the rollout of its planned low-emission zone (LEZ) while authorities work to put cleaner transport infrastructure and vehicle-transition policies in place. The city's revised timetable would move the pilot implementation to July 2027, according to recent reports citing city authorities. The proposal would initially cover the city's ce

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Politics

PM Wong Draws the Line: ‘Robust Debate’ Must Never Become a Cover for Racism in Singapore

SINGAPORE — Prime Minister Lawrence Wong has issued a strong warning against allowing racism and prejudice to hide behind seemingly legitimate public debate, following a wave of anti-Indian and anti-foreigner comments that surfaced online in connection with the Nepal-Tibet flood tragedy and Singapore Airlines' relationship with Air India. Wong said Singaporeans should never allow prejudice against any community to become accepted or normalised, stressing that racist views do not represent the c

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