Hegseth heads to Manila to shore up US ties with Asia-Pacific partners
The Iran war and Trump’s criticisms of allies have led Asia-Pacific countries to recalibrate their calculations.
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Asian Games: Alex Eala out of gold medal contention after semifinal loss
World number 18 Eala was beaten 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 by 85th-ranked Xiyu, who will face compatriot Zhang Shuai in the final.
Thousands of drivers strike in the Philippines over rising fuel prices
Transport workers blame US-Israel war on Iran for rising fuel prices as government offers free rides for commuters.
China swimmer makes Asian Games history as Thai sprinter wins track 100m
China’s Zhang Zhanshuo, 19, became the first swimmer to win seven golds at a single Asian Games.
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Video: Students flee deadly school shooting in the Philippines
A 16-year-old suspected gunman has shot two students dead and injured several others at a school in the Philippines.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: Coastguard
Philippine Coast Guard accuses China of dangerous military manoeuvres near Palawan province.
Philippines school shooting leaves at least three dead, including gunman
At least eight people were also injured in the country’s third deadly school shooting since June.
Duterte in person at ICC for first time over ‘war on drugs’ killings
Former Philippine president accused of setting up death squads faces trial starting on November 30.
Alex Eala firm on Asian Games participation despite threat of WTA fine
National lawmakers propose paying her fine should WTA impose it on her for skipping the concurrent mandatory China Open.
Election in Philippines’ Bangsamoro region ends in hung parliament
No party wins majority in parliamentary polls in southern Philippines’ Muslim-majority region, unofficial results show.
Coalition talks likely as no party dominates Philippines’ Bangsamoro region
With 98.56 percent of party-list votes counted, no party has received a majority, according to unofficial results.
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