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Injured Swiatek goes down fighting in Wuhan Open semi-final
A left-leg injury derailed Iga Swiatek as she went down fighting to Polish compatriot and childhood friend Maja Chwalinska 7-5 6-1 in the Wuhan Open semi-finals on Saturday.
Chinese criminal fugitive arrested in Bangkok
A 37-year-old man wanted in China for alleged links to a transnational crime syndicate and money laundering has been arrested in Bangkok.
Solar-powered water pumps seen to help save rice crops in Ilocos Norte
SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the Ilocos region turned over three solar-powered irrigation projects in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, to improve water access for farmers and boost…
UAAP: Gelo Crisostomo set to return as UST builds momentum
SCHEDULE: UAAP Season 89 basketball tournament – first round MANILA, Philippines—University of Santo Tomas wrapped up its first-round campaign with back-to-back wins in the UAAP Season 89 men’s basketball tournament…
Kevin Durant, Mat Ishbia exchange barbs over Durant’s Phoenix stint
PHOENIX — Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia had a spat on social media Saturday after Durant took issue with Ishbia's description of the 16-time All-Star's tenure with the Suns…
PVL: Bernadeth Pons still adjusting to indoor game after beach stint
MANILA, Philippines — Returning from the sands to the Taraflex has its pros and cons, and Alas Pilipinas beach volleyball star Bernadeth Pons is patiently taking her time to regain her top form with Creamline in the…
Beyond EVs and perception, how China is gaining ground in Central Asia
In Kazakhstan’s futuristic capital Astana, car dealer Auyez Kabdygali is planning a big change to his business as he switches from importing European cars to Chinese electric vehicles. Kabdygali says there is…
Beyond EVs and perception, how China is gaining ground in Central Asia
In Kazakhstan’s futuristic capital Astana, car dealer Auyez Kabdygali is planning a big change to his business as he switches from importing European cars to Chinese electric vehicles. Kabdygali says there is…
Grand Lotto 6/55, Lotto 6/42 draw results on Saturday, Oct. 17
MANILA, Philippines—No player won the ₱277.99 million Grand Lotto 6/55 jackpot and the ₱10 million Lotto 6/42 jackpot on Saturday, October 17, according to the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office. Grand Lotto 6/55…
Firemen rescue teen from cliff in Baguio City
BAGUIO CITY — Firefighters rescued a 17-year-old teenager who fell about 15 meters down a cliff in Upper Irisan here early Saturday, the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) said. Personnel from the Baguio City Fire Station…
