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Afghanistan and the BLA’s Evolving Capabilities
Oct 8, 2026

Afghanistan and the BLA’s Evolving Capabilities

Reported discussions in Kandahar point to a possible expansion of the BLA’s external support networks as the group comes under pressure in Pakistan.


How China's grassroots governance helps build 'cities for the people'
Oct 8, 2026

How China's grassroots governance helps build 'cities for the people'

CGTN spoke with Zhang Youlang, deputy dean of the School of Public Administration under Renmin University of China, and Ma Liang, professor at the School of Government under Peking University, for their insights into how China's grassroots governance contributes to building "cities for the people."


Chinese commerce minister meets with EU trade chief in Beijing
Oct 8, 2026

Chinese commerce minister meets with EU trade chief in Beijing

Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao on Thursday held a meeting with European Commissioner for Trade and Economic Security Maros Sefcovic in Beijing.


Rappler Live Jam: Charlie Lim
Oct 8, 2026

Rappler Live Jam: Charlie Lim

Singaporean artist Charlie Lim returns to Rappler Live Jam!


Rappler Recap: 4 things we learned from BIR witness about Sara Duterte wealth
Oct 8, 2026

Rappler Recap: 4 things we learned from BIR witness about Sara Duterte wealth

How did the prosecution use the Bureau of the Internal Revenue to bolster its unexplained wealth case against the Vice President?



How expanded Japan-US military exercises could complicate PLA planning over Taiwan
Oct 8, 2026

How expanded Japan-US military exercises could complicate PLA planning over Taiwan

Japan and the United States will rehearse moving anti-ship missiles, air defences and communications networks onto islands near Taiwan this month in an expanded military exercise that analysts say could complicate Beijing’s planning for a Taiwan or East China Sea conflict. Keen Sword 27, which runs from October 19 to 29, will involve about 45,000 Japanese personnel, 6,100 vehicles, 40 ships and 260 aircraft, up from about 33,000 personnel, 30 ships and 250 aircraft in 2024. About 12,000 US...


Impeachment court suspends proceedings over prosecution’s witness switch
Oct 8, 2026

Impeachment court suspends proceedings over prosecution’s witness switch

MANILA, Philippines — The  impeachment court suspended proceedings Thursday morning as the defense panel objected to the prosecution’s request to present a forensic financial analyst ahead of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) witness originally scheduled to testify. The prosecution through Bicol Saro party-list Rep. Terry Ridon, sought to call forensic financial analyst lawyer Alexander Cabrera


China's Yellow River turns the tide – in water, wings and livelihoods
Oct 8, 2026

China's Yellow River turns the tide – in water, wings and livelihoods

Five years after China released its national outline for the Yellow River Basin, sediment is falling, dry springs are flowing again and delta bird species have nearly doubled. The recovery is being felt in the ecosystems – and the incomes of tens of millions living along its banks.


Speaker Dy hails approval of OFW financial education bill
Oct 8, 2026

Speaker Dy hails approval of OFW financial education bill

MANILA, Philippines — House Speaker Faustino Dy III on Thursday said that the passage of a free financial education bill for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families will highlight the importance of saving the money they worked hard for their families throughout the years.  The House of Representatives on Tuesday approved on third and final


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