Beyond the federal budget: Following billions in government-backed debt

Malaysia Kini - Oct 7, 2026

The government is on the hook for hundreds of billions in loans that do not show on the annual budget.

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This city is ranked highest among all Southeast Asian peers in the Oxford Economics Global Cities Index 2026, which assesses the performance and future potential of the world's largest cities.

Comelec unit finds ‘inconsistencies’ in Marcoleta’s statements

Oct 7, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines — The Political Finance and Affairs Division (PFAD) of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) found “inconsistencies” between Sen. Rodante Marcoleta’s statements during his TV interview, where he admitted to receiving campaign donations from “friends,” and the verified position paper he submitted to the poll body. During Marcoleta’s trial before the Sandiganbayan Fourth Division

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Oct 7, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – On the 35th day of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial Wednesday, representatives of multiple banks testified on the financial records of Duterte and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, as the prosecution continued presenting evidence on alleged unexplained wealth.  Witnesses from Asia United Bank, Philippine Savings Bank, Metrobank, Security Bank, BPI, PNB,

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Oct 7, 2026

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The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte continues on Wednesday, October 8, 2026, at the Senate impeachment court. Here are the latest news and updates.

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Oct 7, 2026

Sara Duterte impeachment trial Day 36: What to expect

The House prosecution panel is set to present on Thursday a witness from the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to testify on Article 2 of the impeachment case, alleging that Vice President Sara Duterte accumulated unexplained wealth.

Fed officials view another rate hike as 'likely,' meeting minutes show

Oct 7, 2026

Fed officials view another rate hike as 'likely,' meeting minutes show

The majority of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) officials believed another rate hike was on the horizon this year, according to minutes from the panel’s last meeting the central bank released Wednesday. “With regard to the outlook for monetary policy beyond the current meeting, most participants assessed that another increase in the target range for...

EasyJet flight to UK makes emergency landing after 'life-threatening' incident mid-air

Oct 7, 2026

EasyJet flight to UK makes emergency landing after 'life-threatening' incident mid-air

The Airbus A320 diverted on Tuesday evening during its journey to the UK after a passenger suffered a serious medical emergency on board

Man nabbed after surrendering unlicensed firearm in Oriental Mindoro

Oct 7, 2026

Man nabbed after surrendering unlicensed firearm in Oriental Mindoro

CALAPAN CITY — Police arrested a man after he surrendered a carbine with nine rounds of ammunition during a follow-up operation into a reported armed incident on Suguicay Island in Bulalacao town, Oriental Mindoro on Wednesday, Oct. 7. The Bulalacao Municipal Police Station (MPS) said the operation stemmed from information provided by a concerned citizen

Married Democrat says she was horrifically raped by man who made political slur while fixing campaign fences late at night

Oct 7, 2026

Married Democrat says she was horrifically raped by man who made political slur while fixing campaign fences late at night

A Democratic congressional candidate in Arizona said she was attacked and raped by two men while she was fixing her campaign signs in the middle of the night.

Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi and lift export curbs on Japan, sources say

Oct 7, 2026

Trump urged Xi to talk to Takaichi and lift export curbs on Japan, sources say

US President Donald Trump pressed his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to roll back China’s export curbs on Japan during their meeting in the US, urging talks between the Chinese and Japanese leaders as Tokyo seeks to manage mounting pressure from Beijing. People familiar with the discussions told the South China Morning Post that Xi also warned Trump about the growing risks of Japanese militarism during their sit-down in Washington last month. According to the people, while the issue was not one...

Minneapolis ISIS terrorist planned to shoot up Mall of America and slaughter as many non-Muslims as possible, FBI claims

Oct 7, 2026

Minneapolis ISIS terrorist planned to shoot up Mall of America and slaughter as many non-Muslims as possible, FBI claims

Federal authorities have arrested a man accused of plotting a terrorist attack at Mall of America and pledging his allegiance to the Islamic State group.

Proposal to track House spending, a district’s infra projects nixed

Oct 7, 2026

Proposal to track House spending, a district’s infra projects nixed

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives on Wednesday rejected a budget amendment proposed by Navotas Rep. Toby Tiangco that would have mandated public disclosure of the chamber’s spending and listing all infrastructure projects allotted to each congressional district. The proposed amendments, Tiango said, were aimed at strengthening the “credibility of the House as an

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