Category: Asia

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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Asia

It Started With 25,000 Drinks—Now the Honey Deuce Is Taking Over the US Open

NEW YORK — It may not hit a single ace or win a championship trophy, but one of the biggest attractions at the 2026 US Open is once again stealing the spotlight. The Honey Deuce, the US Open's signature cocktail, is celebrating its 20th year as a cultural phenomenon at Flushing Meadows—proving that some of the tournament's biggest winners are not always found on the tennis court. What began as a modest run of 25,000 cocktails in 2007 has exploded into a multimillion-dollar tradition. Around 80

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Sport

Virtual Taekwondo Makes Asian Games History—But Is It Really Taekwondo or the Future of Combat Sports?

AICHI-NAGOYA, Japan — Taekwondo is entering territory that would have seemed impossible just a few years ago. Athletes are stepping onto a real mat, putting on virtual-reality headsets and motion sensors, then throwing kicks at opponents they never physically touch. Their bodies are moving like traditional taekwondo fighters—but on the screen, their digital avatars are doing the actual fighting. That is Virtual Taekwondo, the newest combat-sport innovation to reach the Asian Games, where it w

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China

Typhoon Saudel Triggers Deadly Mudslide in China: Death Toll Rises as 9 Remain Missing

BEIJING — The death toll from a mudslide triggered by days of torrential rain from Typhoon Saudel has climbed to three in Jiangxi province, eastern China, while nine others remain missing as rescue teams continue searching through damaged homes and debris. The mudslide struck part of a village in Suichuan County, Ji’an City, early Saturday, September 5, after persistent heavy rainfall saturated the area. About a dozen houses were damaged in the disaster, according to Chinese state media cited b

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Entertainment

Yamal on Fire! Barcelona Hit 17 Goals in Four Games While Arsenal Win London Derby

MADRID — Lamine Yamal is on fire, Barcelona are perfect, and the Spanish giants are sending an early warning to the rest of La Liga. The teenage superstar scored twice as Barcelona demolished Valencia 5-0 on Sunday, Sept. 6, making it four wins from four games and keeping the Catalan club as the only team with a perfect record after four rounds. But Barcelona's statement victory was only one of the biggest stories from a dramatic day in European football. In England, Arsenal came from behind

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