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Philippines accuses China of ‘sabotage’ after cyanide found in bottles seized from Chinese vessels

China denies allegations of ‘so-called use of cyanide’ as ‘farce’

The Independent UK

Longtime AP reporter and editor Bill Mann dies at 83

Bill Mann, a reporter and editor who covered the Philippines, Egypt, India, Scandinavia and Washington, D.C. over a nearly 50-year career at The Associated Press, died Thursday in Reston, Virginia

The Independent UK

Michael Palin to visit the Philippines for new 5 series

The show will see Sir Michael visit the country’s capital, Manilla.

Evening Standard

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Philippines opens key coast guard base in the disputed South China Sea

The Philippines has unveiled a major coast guard base on Thitu Island in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Probe launched after Kpop star ripped off by taxi driver during Philippines trip

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The Independent UK

K-pop star Soobin livestreams himself being ripped off in Philippines

Transport regulator considering criminal charges against driver and taxi operator involved in incident

The Independent UK

Drag Race star Misua dies in the Philippines as tributes pour in

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Drag Race: Philippines star Misua dies aged 27, ahead of filming new series

A much-loved queen in the Filipino drag community, Misua had been cast on the forthcoming season of the hit show

The Independent UK

The Iran war is accelerating plans for Southeast Asia to go nuclear. Experts say it won’t be easy

Southeast Asia’s only nuclear plant never got used after allegations of corruption. The region is trying again, 50 years later, amid a new oil shock.

Fortune

Asia ramps up use of dirty fuels to cover energy shortfall triggered by Iran war

South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plants

The Guardian - UK

Manila’s transport workers struggle to make ends meet as Philippines feels force of oil crisis

The Philippines is uniquely exposed to the surging oil price caused by the war in the Middle East. The government is facing protests and widespread anger

The Guardian - AU

Oil-thirsty Asian nations seek Russian crude as Iran war strains supplies

Asian nations are increasingly competing for Russian crude oil as an energy crisis mounts amid the U.S. and Israeli war in Iran, which has choked off roughly a fifth of the world’s oil supply

The Independent UK

Thomas Markle Finds New Love and Happiness in the Philippines

Thomas Markle, estranged father of Meghan Markle, finds happiness in a new relationship with a Filipino nurse, Rio Canedo, amid health struggles.

International Business Times UK

Thomas Markle finds love with younger nurse

Thomas Markle has found love with a Filipina nurse who, at 46, is 35 years his junior.

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Coal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future

A closed Strait of Hormuz is forcing Asia to look backwards—to coal—and forward—to nuclear energy and electric vehicles—simultaneously.

Evening Standard

Who is Rio Canedo? Thomas Markle finds love with 46-year-old Filipina nurse

Thomas Markle, 81, says he is ‘overjoyed’ after meeting Rio Canedo, 46, during his recovery from life-saving surgery in the Philippines

The Independent UK

Southeast Asia revisits nuclear power plans for AI data centers Iran war disrupts energy supplies

Nuclear power is getting a second look across Southeast Asia to prepare for surging demand for power for artificial intelligence-focused data centers

The Times of India

Over 50% of GCC’s population are expats, with Indians leading at 9.1 million and Bangladeshis at 5 million

A region long seen as a hub of opportunity is now navigating uncertainty as geopolitical tensions escalate. Nearly 62 million people living across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are caught in the broader impact of the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran, with foreign workers forming a significant part of…

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Iran war impact: Philippines declares energy emergency with only 40 days of fuel remaining

The Philippines has declared a national energy emergency due to escalating Middle East conflict, fearing imminent danger to fuel supplies. President Marcos Jr. warned of potential flight groundings and industry rationing. The government is empowered to enforce conservation, fast-track procurement, and provide commuter relief. This move highlights the nation's vulnerability…

Times Life

12 Countries Where Lord Ram Is Part of History & Worshipped Beyond India

The Ramayana did not remain limited to India. Over centuries, it travelled through trade routes, kingdoms, and religious exchanges into Southeast Asia, East Asia, and Central Asia. In each region, it was not simply translated but reshaped into local culture, language, and belief systems. Today, there are said to be…

International Business Times UK

The Oil Crisis You Haven't Heard About: Why Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines Face an Energy Emergency

The US-Israel-Iran conflict impacts global oil markets, causing fuel shortages in Southeast Asia. Discover how Vietnam, Bangladesh, and the Philippines manage the crisis and its effect on supply chains and oil prices.

Reason

Rodrigo Duterte's 'Death Squads' Fought in the Philippines' War on Drugs. Now He Might Get Life in Prison.

As many as 30,000 people may have died at the hands of the state-sponsored death squads.

The Guardian - UK

How the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globe

From restaurant closures in the Philippines and petrol rationing in Sri Lanka, to Asian food production crises due to fertiliser shortages, the effects of the US-Israeli war on Iran reverberate around the world

The Independent UK

North Korea qualifies for Women’s World Cup for first time since 2011 doping scandal

North Korea have booked their spot at next year’s Women’s World Cup

AAP

Brazil bound: Aussie connection guides Filipinas to WC

Australian coach Mark Torcaso has guided the Philippines back to the World Cup, beating Uzbekistan in their Asian Cup play-in qualifier on the Gold Coast.

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