Category: Asia

Asia

Asian Stocks Surge Despite Oil Shock — But One Major Risk Could Stop the Rally

The rally highlighted a growing divide in global markets: investors remain optimistic about economic growth, but rising energy costs and expectations of tighter monetary policy are making traders increasingly cautious. Japan and South Korea led the advance, while broader Asian markets also moved higher. However, the gains came as oil prices continued climbing, raising concerns that inflation could once again become the biggest threat to the global economy. Strong U.S. Jobs Report Lifts Asian

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Philippines

Remulla Challenges Sara Duterte: “Show the Proof” of Alleged Police Harassment

MANILA, Philippines — Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla has challenged Vice President Sara Duterte and her camp to present concrete evidence supporting their allegations that police personnel harassed or intimidated her and her family during the implementation of an arrest warrant. Speaking at a press briefing at Camp Crame on Monday, Remulla rejected the accusation that police officers acted improperly when they served the warrant against Duterte in connection with her grave threats case. “Th

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Business

Taiwanese Writer Warns AI-Generated Works Could Destroy Literary Award System

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Artificial intelligence is delivering a serious blow to literature and the people tasked with judging it, Taiwanese writer Chu Yu-hsun has warned, saying that nearly 40 percent of novel submissions he reviewed this year appeared to be AI-generated. Chu said the growing flood of AI-written entries has transformed literary judging into what he described as one of the most difficult experiences of his career. Writing on Facebook on Saturday, Chu said the literary community is now

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Singapore

Tampines Crash Horror: Driver Faces Up to 13.5 Years in Jail — But the Judge Has Yet to Decide

SINGAPORE — A driver responsible for one of Singapore's most shocking multi-vehicle crashes could face up to 13-and-a-half years behind bars after running a red light at speeds of up to 134kmh and triggering a devastating chain collision that killed two people and injured several others. Muhammad Syafie Ismail, 45, appeared in court on Monday, September 7, as prosecutors sought a jail term of between 12 years and nine months and 13-and-a-half years, along with a lifetime ban from driving. The

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Business

EVA Air to Raise Excess Baggage Fees Starting Sept. 29 as Travel Costs Continue to Rise

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Travelers flying with EVA Air could soon pay significantly more for extra luggage after the Taiwanese carrier announced that it will raise excess baggage fees and revise several other international baggage charges starting Sept. 29. The airline said the changes are being introduced in response to higher fuel prices and rising global operating costs, with the new rates applying to international flights with travel dates on or after Sept. 29. The revised policy will affect charg

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Sport

Chelsea Struck First—But What Arsenal Did Next Sent a Huge Premier League Warning

Chelsea stunned the home crowd almost immediately when Morgan Rogers volleyed the visitors into the lead after just 77 seconds. But instead of panicking, the defending champions responded with the kind of composure, attacking quality and resilience that could make them difficult to stop this season. Kai Havertz brought Arsenal level in the 25th minute before captain Martin Ødegaard completed the comeback shortly after halftime, firing home the decisive goal in a breathless contest between two

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Politics

Taiwan Pavilion Opens at Gwangju Biennale After Naming Dispute Triggers China’s Withdrawal

GWANGJU, South Korea — Taiwan's artists and curators have celebrated the opening of the “Taiwan Pavilion” at the prestigious Gwangju Biennale after a tense naming dispute sparked accusations of political censorship and ultimately led China's curatorial team to withdraw from the event. The controversy centered on whether Taiwan's exhibition space could officially use the name “Taiwan Pavilion.” After weeks of negotiations, pressure from artists and growing support from the local and internation

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Politics

Taiwanese in Canada Form Giant ‘TW’ Display in Push for Taiwan’s UN Inclusion

VANCOUVER, Canada — Taiwanese community members in Canada have taken their campaign for Taiwan's international inclusion to a new level, using dozens of vehicles to create a massive “TW” formation visible from the air ahead of the upcoming session of the United Nations General Assembly. A total of 45 vehicles gathered near Vancouver to spell out the letters “TW” as part of this year's “UN for Taiwan” campaign, a grassroots effort calling for greater international participation for Taiwan. Each

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Politics

Trump Floats Shocking New Name for New Mexico—But There’s a Major Catch

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has sparked a fresh political and cultural controversy after posting an image suggesting that the U.S. state of New Mexico could be renamed “New America.” Trump shared a map on Truth Social on Sunday, September 6, showing the word “Mexico” crossed out and replaced with “America,” effectively displaying the state as “New America.” The White House later amplified the image through its official X account. The post immediately drew attention because it comes ami

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Asia

Iran Plans New Restricted Maritime Zone Near Strait of Hormuz as Global Shipping Tensions Escalate

TEHRAN — Iran is preparing to declare a new “restricted” maritime zone outside the Strait of Hormuz, adding another layer of uncertainty to one of the world's most strategically important shipping routes as military tensions with the United States continue to escalate. Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, said the new zone would be announced in the coming days and would cover areas in the Gulf, according to Iranian state media. Rezaei said ships entering the ne

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