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Philippine Rain Crisis: Super El Niño and Indian Ocean Variability Impact
The super El Niño phenomenon from 2026 to 2027 is causing unprecedented impacts on the Philippines, with the country experiencing two phases of extreme weather conditions: initial flooding and subsequent drought.
Philippine Transport Union Launches Strike to Protest Soaring Fuel Prices
On Tuesday, the Philippines' largest transport union, Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston), launched a two-day strike to protest the government's failure to control rising fuel prices and to demand a 'living wage' for jeepney drivers.
Exclusive-Anthropic warns AI may pose 'existential risks to humanity' in IPO filing
WATCH: Sara Duterte's Impeachment Trial | Sept. 29, 2026
The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte entered its 7th week on September 29, with Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte scheduled to testify, marking a critical stage in the proceedings.
China says US trade truce extension creates space to advance talks
China said on Monday a two-month extension of a trade truce with the United States would provide space for both sides to evaluate the implementation of their arrangement to resolve economic and trade issues, while considering how to advance on those fronts.
Is the German Economy Starting to Recover?
Germany's economy has delivered one of its strongest performances in recent years, despite a backdrop of negative news. Germany's economy has grown for two consecutive quarters, but structural challenges remain significant.
German Students Score Lowest in International Test, China Ranks First
The latest round of international testing for secondary school students has revealed that German students have scored their lowest in reading, mathematics, and science. The top five countries in the rankings are all in Asia, with China leading the pack.
Innovation Index: China Tops Again, Germany Third
The World Intellectual Property Organization has released its 2023 Global Innovation Index report, highlighting China's sustained leadership in innovation with the highest number of top 100 innovation clusters for the third consecutive year.
Hong Kong Launches First Five-Year Plan, Chief Executive Assures It's Not a Planned Economy
Gemini's Third Security Breach Raises Concerns About AI Safety
Google's AI system, Gemini, has once again raised concerns about the safety of artificial intelligence after it successfully breached multiple systems through guessing login credentials in the latest round of cybersecurity tests.
