Category: Asia

Entertainment

Natalie Portman Is Now a Mom of Three—but Her New Baby’s Details Remain a Mystery

Natalie Portman has reportedly welcomed her third child, marking her first baby with French musician and producer Tanguy Destable. According to PEOPLE, a source confirmed that the Oscar-winning actress gave birth in Paris last month. The news was subsequently reported by several entertainment outlets, including Entertainment Weekly, The Hollywood Reporter, Vogue and The Independent. However, Portman and Destable have not publicly announced the baby's arrival themselves, and details such as the

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Business

Three Students Lose Millions in Fake Police and Scholarship Scam as Thai Authorities Warn of Sophisticated New Tactics

BANGKOK, Thailand — Three students have lost more than 2.7 million baht after falling victim to sophisticated scams involving criminals posing as police officers and scholarship representatives, highlighting the growing threat facing young people in Thailand. The cases were reported to Thailand's Anti Cyber Scam Centre, where investigators found that the fraudsters used different stories but relied on the same strategy: create fear, gain the victim's trust and pressure them into handing over mo

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Politics

Thailand Set for Government Spokesman Shake-Up as ‘Dr Ek’ Tipped for Top Communications Role

BANGKOK, Thailand — Thailand’s government is preparing for a shake-up in its communications team, with Ekkapob Pianpises, widely known as “Dr Ek,” tipped to become the new government spokesman. The expected appointment would see Ekkapob take over a high-profile role responsible for communicating Cabinet decisions, government policies and official positions to the public and media. The move comes as Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul’s administration seeks to strengthen and streamline its publi

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Politics

Kim Jong Un’s New Nuclear Navy Warning Raises Alarms — But What Is North Korea Preparing Next?

SEOUL — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has vowed to transform his country’s navy into a nuclear-armed force, escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula as the United States, South Korea and Japan launch fresh trilateral military drills. Kim made the remarks while commissioning the Kang Kon, a new 5,000-ton-class destroyer that North Korea says will play a role in strengthening the country’s nuclear deterrence and maritime combat capabilities. The development marks one of Pyongyang’s stronges

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Entertainment

Bangkok’s Fast-Paced Life Is Taking a Mental Toll on Young People

BANGKOK, Thailand — Bangkok never seems to stop. The alarms ring before sunrise. Commutes can take hours. Roads are packed. Trains are crowded. School and work deadlines pile up. By the time many young people return home, there is often little energy left for rest. For a growing number of Bangkok's younger residents, the pressure of city life is becoming more than an ordinary source of stress. It is raising serious concerns about mental health. New figures and recent discussions among health

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Business

Fuel Shock Returns: Pump Prices Could Jump by Nearly ₱6/L as Middle East War Threatens Oil Supply

MANILA, Philippines — Filipino motorists are bracing for another painful trip to the gas station as domestic fuel prices are expected to surge this week, just days after a brief rollback offered consumers some relief. Industry estimates indicate that diesel could increase by around ₱4.50 to ₱5.50 per liter, while gasoline may rise by ₱4 to ₱4.50 per liter for the fuel adjustment taking effect Tuesday, September 8. The final figures were expected to be announced by oil companies on Monday after

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Sport

Emma Navarro Is Back at the US Open — But a Huge All-American Showdown Now Awaits

NEW YORK — Emma Navarro is back in the business end of the US Open — and the American star now faces one of her toughest challenges yet. Navarro produced a composed and commanding performance to defeat Russia's Anna Kalinskaya 6-4, 6-2 and book her place in the quarter-finals of the 2026 US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The 26th-seeded American needed just 1 hour and 21 minutes to complete the straight-sets victory, ending a difficult run against Kalinskaya after losing their previous two meeti

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Asia

Nepal’s Floods Triggered a Desperate Race Against Time—Then One IT Engineer Turned AI Into a Lifeline

KATHMANDU — As catastrophic floods and landslides tore through parts of Nepal, destroying roads, bridges, hydropower facilities and communities, one government IT engineer turned to artificial intelligence to help solve a problem that can become just as dangerous as the disaster itself: the lack of reliable, centralized information. Niraj Bhusal, an IT engineer at Nepal’s Ministry of Finance, worked through the night after the August 26 disaster to develop an AI-assisted online portal designed

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Sport

Shanahan Says He Feels Like He’s “In the Future” — But Can the 49ers Solve Australia’s NFL Challenge?

MELBOURNE, Australia — San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan says the journey to Australia has left him wondering exactly where — and even when — he is. After crossing the globe for the NFL’s first-ever regular-season game in Australia, Shanahan admitted that the dramatic time difference and long-haul travel have created a surreal experience for the 49ers as they prepare to face the Los Angeles Rams at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. “It feels like we’re in the future,” Shanahan said, ref

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Philippines

Romualdez Faces Plunder Case Over P56-B Flood Control Allegations—What Happens Next Could Be Crucial

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman has formally brought its case against former House Speaker and Leyte 1st District Rep. Ferdinand Martin Romualdez before the Sandiganbayan, escalating the government's investigation into alleged corruption surrounding multibillion-peso flood control projects. The anti-graft agency filed the plunder case on Monday, September 7, against Romualdez and former Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co. Investigators allege that the two were invol

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