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Rafael Jodar beats Casper Ruud to make Shanghai Masters history
SHANGHAI — Rafael Jodar became the youngest semifinalist in Shanghai Masters history after advancing with a victory over Casper Ruud on Friday. The 20-year-old Spaniard was a set down and rallied to a 4-6, 6-4, 6-3…
NBA preview: Magic bank on new coaching staff to maximize talent
Team preview of the Orlando Magic ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 45-37, lost to Detroit in first round of playoffs. Coach: Sean Sweeney (first-time NBA head coach, hired June 1). Season opener…
Paraguay’s tech minister defies Beijing sanctions, says Taiwan ties ‘not up for negotiation’
Paraguay’s technology minister said on Thursday that sanctions imposed on him by Beijing over his country’s ties with Taiwan would only accelerate joint projects with the island. Gustavo Villate, who heads the Ministry…
Where to preorder the iPhone Duo?
Last night, the Philippines celebrated the launch of the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max. The elephant in the room however was information on the availability of the upcoming iPhone Duo. Industry insiders say that Apple’s…
NBA preview: Caleb Wilson’s growth key to Bulls’ push in right direction
Team preview of the Chicago Bulls ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 31-51, missed playoffs. Coach: Tiago Splitter (first season with Bulls, second season overall, 42-39). Season Opener: Oct. 21 at…
Ombudsman: 13 respondents in Pharmally case ‘cannot be located’
[Updated Oct. 17, 2026, 12:11 a.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Ombudsman Jesus Crispin Remulla on Friday said that 13 individuals involved in the Pharmally scandal could no longer be located, making it difficult for his…
NCAA: Lyceum rallies around coach, captain to edge San Sebastian
MANILA, Philippines—Lyceum found every motivation it could get on Friday night to defeat lowly San Sebastian, 78-77, in the NCAA Season 102 men’s basketball tournament at San Juan Arena. The Pirates endured a difficult…
Americans see China more positively than Russia, but both near bottom of G20: Pew report
As the US prepares to host the G20 summit in Miami in December, Americans’ views of participating countries vary, with China viewed more favourably than Russia, although both rank near the bottom, according to the…
NBA Preview: Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg take Mavericks into new era
Team preview of the Dallas Mavericks ahead of the 2026-2027 NBA season. Last NBA season: 26-56, missed playoffs Coach: Dusty May (first-time NBA head coach, hired June 22). Season opener: Oct. 21 at Houston…
Magnitude 4.9 earthquake hits Don Marcelino town in Davao Occidental
MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 4.9 earthquake jolted Don Marcelino town in Davao Occidental on Friday evening, Oct. 16, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). In its…
