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Taiwan Is Ramping Up Its Defenses as China’s Pressure Intensifies—Here’s What It’s Buying

TAIPEI — Taiwan is accelerating efforts to strengthen its military capabilities as Chinese military activity around the island intensifies, with the Ministry of National Defense laying out a wide-ranging plan to redirect resources toward weapons, air defense, drones, communications and combat readiness. The ministry said it is reviewing how defense funds are being used and postponing non-urgent projects so available resources can be directed toward the military's most pressing requirements. The

September 1, 2026

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MARCOS ORDERS SWIFT FLOOD RESPONSE AS HABAGAT BATTERS COMMUNITIES — BUT THE BIGGER TEST IS WHAT HAPPENS NEXT

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to move quickly in addressing the needs of communities affected by flooding and heavy rains as the southwest monsoon, or Habagat, continues to disrupt parts of the country. In a statement reported by ABS-CBN News on Sunday, Aug. 30, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Marcos had instructed concerned agencies to respond to the effects of the continuing bad weather and prioritize the needs and safe

August 30, 2026

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Team Stallions Falls Short Again at EWC 2026 — But Their Fourth-Place Finish Could Be the Start of Something Bigger

MANILA, Philippines — Team Stallions once again proved that Filipino CrossFire can compete on the world stage, but the Philippine squad narrowly missed the podium after finishing fourth in the CrossFire event of the Esports World Cup 2026 (EWC 2026) in Paris. The all-Filipino roster's campaign ended with a 0-3 loss to KINGZONE-eSports in the third-place match, leaving Stallions just one series away from a medal. Despite the disappointing finish, the result continues a remarkable run for the Ph

August 24, 2026

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Japan Is Finally Changing Breast Cancer Screening Rules — But Is the Change Enough?

Japan’s approach to breast cancer screening is entering a significant new phase after the Health Ministry revealed in June that recipients of municipal breast cancer screenings would begin receiving information about whether they have dense breast tissue, according to a recent report by The Japan Times. The move addresses an issue that has been debated in Japan for years: women with dense breasts may face a greater chance that a cancer is difficult to spot on a mammogram because both dense tiss

August 23, 2026

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Taiwan Just Crossed a Historic Defense Line — But China’s Next Move Could Change Asia Forever

Taiwan is preparing for one of its most significant military expansions in decades, announcing a record-breaking defense budget aimed at strengthening its ability to respond to growing pressure from China. The proposed defense spending plan, which would push Taiwan’s military budget beyond NT$1 trillion for the first time, reflects Taipei’s determination to upgrade its armed forces, expand asymmetric warfare capabilities, and prepare for possible future conflicts in the Taiwan Strait. Presiden

August 23, 2026

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Trump Hits Canada With 50% Tariffs—Carney Just Ordered Canada’s Counterattack. What Comes Next Could Change North American Trade

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Ottawa will impose “dollar-for-dollar” retaliatory tariffs on U.S. imports beginning September 8, escalating a rapidly worsening trade confrontation with President Donald Trump after last-minute negotiations between the two countries collapsed. The move came after the United States imposed 50% tariffs on about US$20 billion worth of Canadian goods, pushing relations between two historically close economic partners into a deeper trade war. From near-de

August 23, 2026

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WNBA Games Were Hit by Sex-Toy Stunts on Back-to-Back Nights—But What Happened in Los Angeles Shows Why the League Is Taking It Seriously

CHICAGO — What looked like one of the strangest fan disruptions in professional basketball last year has returned to the WNBA—and this time it happened on back-to-back nights. The Chicago Sky’s home game against the Golden State Valkyries was temporarily interrupted Friday night after multiple sex toys were thrown toward the court at Wintrust Arena, reviving a bizarre and potentially dangerous trend that plagued the league during the 2025 season. The disruption occurred during the third quarte

August 22, 2026

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Catriona Gray Won’t Attend Miss Universe India 2026—But the Unexplained “Conditions” Behind the Cancellation Are Raising Questions

MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray will no longer appear at the Miss Universe India 2026 grand coronation night, disappointing fans who had been expecting the Filipina beauty queen to make what she said would have been her first visit to India. Gray’s management agency, Cornerstone Entertainment, confirmed the cancellation in a statement dated Friday, August 21, saying the former Miss Universe had been invited to participate in the highly anticipated national pageant but cou

August 22, 2026

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MALAYSIA ORDERS KHazanah PROBE: Irregularities Found in Sovereign Wealth Fund Unit — But What Will Investigators Uncover?

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 20, 2026 — Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has ordered a comprehensive forensic investigation into Xeraya Capital Sdn Bhd, a wholly owned subsidiary of the country’s sovereign wealth fund, Khazanah Nasional Berhad, after concerns emerged over governance and documentation linked to past transactions. Anwar, who also chairs Khazanah, said the decision followed a meeting of the Khazanah board on Thursday, where the fund’s directors discussed legacy matters involving Xera

August 20, 2026

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₱500 MILLION DEMAND, ₱8.1 MILLION RANSOM — THEN THE POLICE FOUND HER: 7 KIDNAPPERS GET RECLUSION PERPETUA

MANILA, Philippines — A Quezon City court has sentenced seven people to reclusion perpetua without eligibility for parole for the kidnapping-for-ransom of a 78-year-old woman in September 2025, bringing a major case that unfolded across Metro Manila and Batangas to a dramatic legal conclusion. The Quezon City Regional Trial Court Branch 225 found the seven accused guilty as principals in the kidnapping case. Each was also ordered to pay the victim civil indemnity, moral damages and exemplary da

August 20, 2026