Japan to fund $21B deal to expand chip production in New York

The Hill - Oct 14, 2026

Japan is helping fund a $21 billion deal to build two new chip plants in upstate New York, President Trump announced Wednesday. The country will provide $10 billion to speed up construction of a semiconductor fabrication plant from GlobalFoundries that the company aims to bring online by 2029, while another $10 billion will go toward...

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MANILA, Philippines — A centuries-old tree, a critically endangered plant and several rare and endemic species are among the botanical treasures documented in Bicol Natural Park during a biodiversity monitoring activity in the second half of 2026, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Bicol. The findings highlight the diversity of plant

Elderly man held over hacking of drinking buddy in Batac City

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SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — A 71-year-old man was arrested after allegedly hacking a 46-year-old man during a drinking session in Barangay Bungon, Batac City in Ilocos Norte, police said Saturday, Oct. 17. Based on the initial police investigation, the suspect and the victim were drinking alcoholic beverages at the suspect’s residence when the incident

Is China’s Shenzhen ready to host Xi, Trump and Putin during Apec summit?

Oct 17, 2026

Is China’s Shenzhen ready to host Xi, Trump and Putin during Apec summit?

In Shenzhen, drones are banned, shiny new hotels have opened their doors and taxi drivers are carrying devices that can translate nearly 150 languages. Since President Xi Jinping announced last year that China’s southern tech hub would host Apec meetings in November, the city has done all it can to get ready under the watchful eyes of the local, provincial and national authorities. While every Apec summit draws the world’s attention, this year’s edition is considered to be especially high-stakes...

Taal Volcano logs 22 quakes as seismic activity continues

Oct 17, 2026

Taal Volcano logs 22 quakes as seismic activity continues

LUCENA CITY—Taal Volcano in Batangas continues to exhibit seismic activity, recording 22 volcanic earthquakes in the past 24 hours, up from 17 the previous day. This report comes from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) on Saturday, Oct. 17. Phivolcs data showed 139 volcanic earthquakes and 11 tremor episodes recorded from Oct. 9

Severe Tropical Storm ‘Champi’ outside PAR intensifies into a typhoon

Oct 17, 2026

Severe Tropical Storm ‘Champi’ outside PAR intensifies into a typhoon

MANILA, Philippines — Severe Tropical Storm internationally named “Champi” intensified into a typhoon early Saturday morning, Oct. 17. It is forecast to bring rains into the country by Monday, the state weather bureau said. In its 2 a.m. weather advisory, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said Champi developed into a typhoon

KL Immigration Dept probing allegations of special pass irregularities for foreigners

Oct 17, 2026

KL Immigration Dept probing allegations of special pass irregularities for foreigners

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Oct 17, 2026

Nurse took £770k from 99-year-old and splashed out on cosmetic surgery and campervan

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Calapan distributes free lots to 200 demolition-affected families

Oct 17, 2026

Calapan distributes free lots to 200 demolition-affected families

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The local government of Calapan has turned over free land allocations and financial assistance to residents affected by the recent demolition in Barangay Guinobatan. This is seen as a relief after the prolonged litigation over the contested real estate.  As many as 294 families have been impacted by the dispute

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Oct 17, 2026

A-road partially blocked in both directions due to crash near McDonald’s

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Boots shoppers snap up 'bright' £30 No7 beauty mirror reduced from £80 ahead of Christmas

Oct 17, 2026

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Oct 17, 2026

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Oct 17, 2026

First visitor to Yorkshire Wildlife Park after William Chapman death shares eerie find

A reporter for the Express was among the very first visitors through the gates of the park when it reopened six days after William Chapman's death

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