Entertainment
Shohei Ohtani’s Dodgers Return Takes Another Turn — And What Happens Next Could Change His Season
LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani’s return to the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup is taking a cautious turn, with the superstar held out…
Category: Usa
Malaysia
PAS Chief Reveals Alleged US Meeting — But What Really Happened Behind Closed Doors in 2014?
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The United States Embassy in Malaysia has firmly denied allegations that Washington once attempted to influence the country's political leadership, following an explosive claim by PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang that US representatives had offered to help his party topple Malaysia's government more than a decade ago. In a statement issued on Sunday, September 6, US Embassy chargé d'affaires David H. Gamble Jr said the United States had "never sought to decide Malaysia's
Sport
US Open’s 2 A.M. Problem Sparks Player Revolt—But Who Is Really Paying the Price?
NEW YORK — The U.S. Open is famous for its electric night sessions, packed stands and marathon matches under the lights. But this year, the tournament’s trademark late-night drama is increasingly becoming a source of frustration—with players, fans and critics questioning whether the spectacle has gone too far. The 2026 tournament recorded three finishes after 2 a.m. during its first six days, while two other matches also ended after 1 a.m., according to Associated Press coverage. The unusually
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
South Korea
Korea-U.S. Alliance Faces a Defining Test: Is Washington Asking Too Much—or Is Seoul Doing Too Little?
SEOUL, South Korea — The Korea-U.S. alliance has survived war, political upheaval, economic crises and generations of changing leaders. But today, one of America's most important partnerships in Asia is facing a different kind of test. It is no longer simply about whether Washington will defend South Korea or whether Seoul will stand behind the United States. The harder question is becoming how much each side should be expected to contribute—and how those disagreements should be handled witho
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
Philippines
Alex Eala Gets the US Open Treatment Few Filipinos Have Ever Seen—Then New York Witnessed Something Special
NEW YORK — Alex Eala arrived at the 2026 US Open carrying something far bigger than a tennis racket: the hopes of millions of Filipinos—and in New York, the tournament made it clear that the 21-year-old Filipina star had become one of its major attractions. What began as another Grand Slam appearance quickly turned into an unmistakable “Eala mania” at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, with Filipino flags, “Laban Alex” signs and passionate supporters filling the stands to cheer f
Asia
OpenAI’s New Astra AI Is So Powerful Even Its Creators Can See Less of What It’s Thinking
LONDON — OpenAI's newly launched GPT-6 Astra is triggering fresh debate over the future of artificial intelligence after the company acknowledged that the model's advanced capabilities come with significantly greater cybersecurity risks and new challenges for monitoring its behavior. A commentary published by Channel News Asia and written by Bloomberg Opinion columnist Parmy Olson argues that Astra could represent a dangerous new phase in the global race to build increasingly powerful AI system
Sport
Tiafoe Finally Solves Medvedev Puzzle at US Open — But an Even Bigger Test Now Awaits
NEW YORK — Frances Tiafoe finally found the answer to one of the toughest questions of his tennis career — and he did it on the court he calls the “people's court.” The American star produced one of his finest performances at the 2026 US Open, defeating former champion Daniil Medvedev 7-6(1), 6-4, 7-6(6) to storm into the quarter-finals at Flushing Meadows. For Tiafoe, the victory carried far more weight than simply reaching the last eight. Medvedev had repeatedly frustrated the American over
Politics
TRUMP ENVOYS LAND IN KYIV AFTER PUTIN TALKS—NOW THE REAL TEST BEGINS
KYIV, Ukraine — A major diplomatic push by the Trump administration entered a critical stage Sunday after U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner arrived in Kyiv for their first official visit to Ukraine as Washington attempts to revive negotiations aimed at ending Russia's war. Their arrival came just one day after the two U.S. negotiators held more than three hours of talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. The Kremlin described the discussions as productive, while Washingt