MANILA, Aug 18 (Reuters) – The Philippines does not expect a reduction in military activities with its treaty ally the United States amid redeployment of some U.S. defence assets to the Middle East, an official said on Monday. The movement of assets including the USS George Washington aircraft carrier from the Pacific to the Middle…
Aug 18, 2026, 03:31 AM ET The Premier League is back! After a summer filled with World Cup action, we’re already gearing up for the 2026-27 season, which begins on Friday as champions Arsenal host newly promoted Coventry City. If you’ve missed much of the wheeling and dealing in the transfer window, consider this a…
Open this photo in gallery: Prime Minister Mark Carney, right, and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc, left, in Charlottetown on July 23.Darren Calabrese/The Canadian Press Slow and steady Re “Lumber, auto tariffs remain sticking points as negotiations with U.S. enter final stretch” (Aug. 17): I generally vote Conservative, probably due to my small-c nature. However,…
The company will most likely manufacture its Pixel devices in Vietnam and India starting in 2027, Nikkei Asia says. Sam Rutherford for Engadget Google will no longer manufacture any Pixel device in China starting next year, according to Nikkei Asia. The company has been expanding its production capacity in Vietnam and India in…
It’s a season of festivals, flavors, and citywide celebrations, from centuries-old traditions and sporting events to culinary extravaganzas and Halloween thrills. Autumn showcases why Hong Kong continues to strengthen its position as the Events Capital of Asia while offering visitors a collection of Only in Hong Kong moments, from iconic harborfront experiences and vibrant neighborhoods…
It’s September 2024, and Mamadou Sangare has been called up to the Mali squad for the very first time. As is normal in modern football, new players have to do an initiation song while stood on top of a chair. As Yves Bissouma introduced him onto the ‘stage’, the Mali captain asked Sangare what position…
A Hong Kong court has sentenced a man to 22 years in prison for repeatedly raping his daughter since she was 13, with the judge saying the penalty could not make up for the ordeal the victim suffered, and that it was one of the worst sexual assault cases involving a biological father he had…
One of the biggest advantages you can have at the start of a Fantasy Premier League season is identifying players whose prices don’t quite reflect their potential. Every season, there are players who look expensive based on their previous output, while others feel underpriced. Finding the latter can be hugely valuable, particularly in a campaign where fitting…
The diplomatic spat between Japan and Russia following Vladimir Putin’s visit to an archipelago of disputed islands north of Hokkaido continues to escalate, after Moscow summoned the Japanese ambassador on Tuesday. On Thursday Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s prime minister, called Putin’s actions “absolutely unacceptable” and Russia’s ambassador in Tokyo was immediately called in for a dressing…
Created on August 18, 2026 The Aussie dollar rallied to its highest level since June on Monday, but this week’s Australian jobs report and Middle East tensions could test the pair’s recent bullish momentum. Watch these key chart levels. The Aussie Dollar (AUD/USD) continues to consolidate in early trade on Tuesday after touching its highest…