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China accuses Philippines of wrong 'words and deeds' on Taiwan
Reuters, Published on 08/08/2025
» BEIJING — China accused the Philippines on Friday of "playing with fire" after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said the Southeast Asian nation would be drawn into any conflict between China and the United States over Taiwan.
Imported chikungunya cases will rise steadily in Hong Kong, leading expert warns
Published on 08/08/2025
» Hong Kong is expected to experience an increase in imported chikungunya fever cases, a leading infectious disease specialist has said, calling on the public to avoid travelling to high-risk areas after the city recorded three more infections.
Heavy rain, thunderstorms to batter 36 provinces, Bangkok hit hard
Online Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» The Thai Meteorological Department on Friday issued a warning for widespread thunderstorms across 36 provinces, with Bangkok set to face heavy rain covering 60% of its area.
Philippines’ Marcos says online gambling ban to stoke illegal operations
Published on 08/08/2025
» Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said a total ban on online gambling platforms will lead to a proliferation of illicit operations which will be more difficult to eradicate.
Philippines’ Marcos says online gambling ban to stoke illegal operations
Published on 08/08/2025
» Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said a total ban on online gambling platforms will lead to a proliferation of illicit operations which will be more difficult to eradicate.
US uses war rhetoric, Superman to recruit for migrant crackdown
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» LOS ANGELES - From Uncle Sam to Superman, the US government is deploying patriotic icons and increasingly warlike rhetoric to recruit Americans into enforcing Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.
OpenAI releases ChatGPT-5 as AI race accelerates
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» SAN FRANCISCO - OpenAI released a keenly awaited new generation of its hallmark ChatGPT on Thursday, touting "significant" advancements in artificial intelligence capabilities as a global race over the technology accelerates.
Nearly 100,000 struck with cholera in Sudan
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» GENEVA — The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday said nearly 100,000 cholera cases had been reported in Sudan since July last year, as it warned of more hunger, displacement and disease to come.
‘Hi-so Luk Nat’ held on threat and drug charges
Gary Boyle, Published on 08/08/2025
» Police have arrested “Hi-so Luk Nat”, a wealthy Bangkok resident who became a high-profile figure in anti-government protests in 2021, on drug charges and seized numerous weapons after a woman accused him of threatening her and forcing her to take drugs.
Israeli airline's Paris offices daubed with red paint, slogans
AFP, Published on 08/08/2025
» PARIS - Red paint and slogans were daubed at the entry to the offices of national Israeli airline El Al in Paris, with Israel Thursday urging French authorities to take action over the "barbaric act".