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Photos show flooding and storm damage in the Philippines

Live updates: Several killed in Thailand school shooting rampage

Nuclear experts urge Trump not to let Iran steer talks away from regime's atomic threat

Nuclear experts warn Trump: Iran must not steer nuclear talks away from its atomic threat.

Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport

Iran Update Special Report, August 4, 2026

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong issues military threat over Japan missile test

Massive Attack respond after Singapore ban over Palestine display

French student pleads guilty and is fined for a straw-licking stunt in Singapore

A French student in Singapore has been fined after a viral video captured them licking a drinking straw and returning it to an iJooz vending machine.

China’s Moonshot to Release Breakthrough AI Model for Download

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Singapore tightens monetary policy in surprise move as rising oil prices rekindle inflation risk

Singapore’s central bank has enacted a surprise monetary tightening, marking a consecutive move to combat inflation fueled by rising global oil prices.

Allianz to buy HSBC’s Singapore insurance unit for $2.09 billion

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Noah Lyles, Sha’Carri Richardson advance in 100m at USATF Outdoor Championships

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China Rewrites the ‘Soft Power’ Playbook for the A.I. Age

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Japan raises safety concern over Chinese destroyer’s live-fire drills

Healthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds

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Rescuers in Indonesia find mother and son survivors from sunken passenger boat

Search and rescue operations continue in Indonesia after a passenger boat sank, leaving 20 people missing.

Rubio expected to discuss Trump-Xi summit in Asia meetings

Top US diplomat Rubio travels to Manila for ASEAN meetings, with discussions expected to cover a Trump-Xi summit.

Landslide kills eight in southwest China's Chongqing, 34 still missing

A devastating landslide in southwest China's Chongqing has left at least 8 people dead and 34 others missing as rescuers search through buried buildings.

IRS chief Frank Bisignano will lead Trump Accounts expansion

IRS chief Frank Bisignano to lead expansion of Trump Accounts

Why Europe is suddenly betting big on drones

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Bloomberg Loses Landmark Libel Case in Singapore

A Singapore court has ordered Bloomberg to pay $356,000 in damages following a landmark defamation ruling in favor of two government ministers.

China Expels Former Politburo Member Over Graft and Sex Charges

China has expelled former Politburo member Ma Xingrui from the Communist Party amid allegations of corruption and sexual misconduct.

Pentagon announces ‘immediate suspension’ of CMMC Phase II mandates

The Pentagon has issued an immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II cybersecurity mandates for defense contractors to review the program's impact.

Oil Climbs, US Futures Dip on Fresh Iran Strikes: Markets Wrap

Oil prices surge and global stock futures decline as the US and Iran trade airstrikes, leading to the reported closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Iran war has pushed some countries away from oil and toward clean energy

Ongoing conflict in Iran is accelerating the transition toward clean energy as nations seek to hedge against oil market volatility.

The Strait of Hormuz has reopened — why that might be a problem for the oil market: Chart of the Day

Japan braces for double storms, torrential rains shut down parts of Taiwan

Japan is facing a rare double-storm scenario as two tropical systems bring flooding, landslides, and flight disruptions across the country.

Asia shares retreat from record as Apple price hikes rain on chip parade

Asian markets retreat from record highs as AI-driven rallies face a sharp tech rout and profit-taking.

Treasury Further Dismantles Overseas Scam Operations Targeting Americans

US Treasury cracks down on overseas scam operations targeting Americans