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Pope Leo calls for courage in Rimini visit after stop in tiny San Marino

SAN MARINO, Italy — Pope Leo XIV visited the tiny republic of San Marino Saturday and later the Italian seaside resort of Rimini, where he exhorted attendees of an influential cultural and political event to be "courageous pioneers" in fighting inequality and poverty. An open-air mass at the port of Rimini under the setting sun and attended by 40,000 people spilling onto the beach wrapped up the pope's one-day trip -- the last in a series of brief pastoral visits close to home that Leo has

Iran warns any country joining US sanctions considered 'enemy'

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran on Saturday warned countries against participating in the United States' "economic war" against the Islamic republic, saying they would be considered enemies. Washington has pushed its allies to jump aboard Donald Trump's new campaign to isolate the Iranian economy, as the US President's unpopular war drags toward the six-month mark. "We declare to all countries... do not join the economic war waged by the United States," said Mohsen Rezai, the head of Iran's supreme na

Serena Williams, Alcaraz unite in US Open mixed doubles

NEW YORK — Serena Williams, a 23-time Grand Slam singles champion, and second-ranked Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, a seven-time Slam singles winner, will compete together in US Open mixed doubles, organizers announced Saturday (Sunday in Manila). The US Tennis Association announced mixed doubles pairings topped by 44-year-old American Williams making her return to the US Open for the first time since 2022. Williams, a six-time US Open singles champion, captured the 1998 US Open mixed doubles ti

Some areas in Metro Manila, 4 provinces to have power interruptions due to maintenance works

MANILA, Philippines — Some places in Metro Manila, Bulacan, Cavite, Quezon and Rizal will have power interruptions this week because of maintenance works, Meralco said on Sunday. In Taguig City, some parts of Brgy. Western Bicutan will have no electricity on August 24 between 12:01 a.m. and 5 a.m. because of the retirement of an electricity pole and installation and reconstruction of electricity facilities along Cucumber Road in FTI Complex. Some places in Brgy. Industrial Valley in Mariki

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Pope's 'couturier of the sacred' fueled by faith

SANTARCANGELO DI ROMAGNA, Italy — Far from the solemn pomp of the Vatican, nestled under the arcades of the mountain town of Santarcangelo di Romagna, a tailor clad all in black leaned over his sketch. With a few strokes of his pencil, Filippo Sorcinelli brought to life a flowing liturgical robe -- fitting for the man whose artistry and faith have cemented an international reputation for one-of-a-kind ecclesiastical attire. On Saturday, Pope Leo XIV donned a green and white vestment create

Trump urges court to reject BBC bid for family records in defamation case

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has urged a federal judge to reject the BBC's request for the court's help in securing testimony and documents from three family members in response to his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster. The BBC is trying to gain "politically-driven leverage" over Trump by serving subpoenas on daughter Ivanka Trump, son-in-law Jared Kushner and son Donald Trump Jr., personal lawyers for the Republican president argued in a court filing Fr

Battle Los Angeles

The most important battle involving the Los Angeles Lakers is not taking place on a basketball court. It is being fought in boardrooms, family trust meetings and lawyers' offices. The ownership dispute surrounding the Lakers has exposed divisions within the Buss family and raised a larger question: What exactly are the Lakers now? For nearly half a century, the answer was simple. The Lakers were the Buss family business. Jerry Buss transformed a basketball franchise into a cultural institution,

Pardu Exclusive: HeyMann Dubois files DJ Mag-Traxsource False AI Detection Federal Lawsuit, ‘Quid Pro Quo’ Allege

MIAMI, Aug. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pardu Productions is a leading source of Entertainment and celebrity news, and can exclusively announce the following based on public court records alone: Emerging Irish producer Eamonn Dubois, professionally known as HeyMann Dubois, has filed a Verified Alternative First Amended / Second Amended Complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Case No. 0:26-cv-61994-AHS) against Traxsource, Inc., Thrust Publishing Ltd (d/b/a DJ

Pardu Exclusive: HeyMann Dubois files $150M DJ Mag-Traxsource False AI Detection Federal Lawsuit, ‘Quid Pro Quo’ Allege

MIAMI, Aug. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Pardu Productions is a leading source of Entertainment and celebrity news, and can exclusively announce the following based on public court records alone: Emerging Irish producer Eamonn Dubois, professionally known as HeyMann Dubois, has filed a Verified Alternative First Amended / Second Amended Complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida (Case No. 0:26-cv-61994-AHS) against Traxsource, Inc., Thrust Publishing Ltd (d/b/a DJ

UPDATE Integrity Urgent Care Clinic Opens in Murphy, Texas

Murphy’s newest urgent care clinic offers accessible, high-quality health care you can count on Key facts of this press release: Integrity Urgent Care opened a clinic in Murphy, Texas, on Aug. 3, 2026New Murphy clinic expands access to convenient, affordable care for Murphy and surrounding Collin County communities MURPHY, Texas, Aug. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Integrity Urgent Care, a Texas-based family of urgent care clinics dedicated to enhancing communities through convenient, lower-cost a

46 OFWs from Kuwait, 17 Filipino seafarers repatriated

MANILA, Philippines — Forty-six overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from Kuwait and 17 Filipino seafarers of M/V Minoan Dignity arrived in Manila on separate flights Friday night, Aug. 21, according to the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). The 46 OFWs arrived at Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 1 aboard Kuwait Airways Flight KU417, while the 17 seafarers arrived at Terminal 3 aboard Emirates Flight EK334. The seafarers were repatriated after M/V Minoan Dignity was hit

Chinese humanoid robots break human records at Beijing games

BEIJING — Chinese humanoid robots broke records set by humans, including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint world record, on the opening day of the Olympics-like World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday. More than 2,000 humanoid robots were participating in the event, the organizer said. The five-day games, now in its second year, are a spectacle demonstrating China’s rapid progress in advanced robotics as the technology race with the US heats up, with 51 events and more

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The Trump Administration Revvs up for Race Day Washington, DC, Aug. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on the events of Week 83 of the Trump Administration, part of a weekly series covering all the exciting achievements and events as they happened since President Trump took office in January 2025. The article can be accessed in full at https://thinkcarebelieve.blog/2026/08/21/week-83-of-the-trump-47-administration/ This article provides details and direct links

Habagat to affect much of Western Luzon — Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The Southwest Monsoon or "Habagat" continues to affect most of Western Luzon in the next 24 hours, according to state weather bureau Pagasa (Philippine, Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration). In its 5 pm weather bulletin, Pagasa weather specialist Dan Villamil said that the three cyclones spotted over the Pacific Ocean will have no effect to the country in the next 24 hours. One of the systems being monitored, Typhoon Saudel, was spotted

Manila’s Chi Atienza named among top 3 outstanding vice mayors

MANILA, Philippines — Manila City Vice Mayor Chi Atienza was named among the top three Outstanding Vice Mayors in the Philippines at the Gawad Pilipino Awards held at the AFP Commissioned Officers Club House in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City. Atienza, who is in her first year as presiding officer of the 13th Manila City Council, received the recognition for exemplary governance, community-driven legislation and public service, according to the statement of the Office of the Vice Mayor on Satu

MARCO ROBINSON WINS THE I-PROPERTY PEOPLE’S CHOICE BEST REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT COMPANY

London, United Kingdom, Aug. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global financial crisis of 2008 reshaped property markets across the United States, triggering one of the most significant real estate downturns in modern history. Foreclosures surged, credit markets tightened, and property values declined sharply across many regions. While these conditions created uncertainty throughout the real estate sector, they also opened opportunities for businesses that could identify undervalued assets and ad

Duterte trial could last until February

THE impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte could continue until mid-February next year at its current pace, but may be sped up if the prosecution and defense agree to streamline the presentation of witnesses and evidence, impeachment court spokesman Reginald Tongol said Saturday. The assessment came as a Palace spokesman accused the vice president’s defense team of deliberately slowing down the trial. Both sides have a say In a radio interview on Saturday, Tongol said the impeach

Oil prices up as Trump vows sanctions vs Iran partners

HOUSTON — International and US crude oil futures rose on Friday after US President Donald Trump threatened economic sanctions on Iran’s trading partners, raising expectations of tighter supply in the coming weeks. International benchmark Brent crude futures LCOc1 settled at $94.39 a barrel, up 61 cents or 0.65 percent. US West Texas Intermediate crude CLc1 settled at $87.06 a barrel, up 23 cents or 0.26 percent. The Brent benchmark has gained 6.39 percent while WTI has risen 5.66 per

New York Court Reviews Judgment Challenge After Halting Sheriff's Sale in Nassau County

New York, NY, Aug. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A proceeding pending before the Nassau County Supreme Court is drawing attention to the importance of documentary integrity in commercial judgment enforcement after a New York judge temporarily halted a Sheriff's sale of commercial real property while considering legal challenges to the validity of the underlying judgment. The matter, M.R. Qualified Holdings, LLC v. 2594 Atlantic Avenue Corp., et al. (Index No. 607450/2025), centers on allegations

Lawmakers urged to pass budget transparency bill

SEN. Bam Aquino renewed his call for the House of Representatives to approve the Citizen Access and Disclosure of Expenditures for National Accountability (Cadena) Act, saying full transparency in government spending is urgently needed as severe flooding again battered communities across the country. Aquino said Senate Bill (SB) 1506, which seeks to establish a digital platform where Filipinos can track government budgets and expenditures, has remained pending in the House for seven months after

Resupply ships sail for Ayungin Shoal

THE Philippines appeared to be conducting a resupply mission over the weekend for its military outpost aboard the BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal, according to monitoring by the maritime transparency initiative SeaLight. The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has deployed the 44-meter BRP Malabrigo and the 97-meter BRP Teresa Magbanua in support of the operation, with the latter having previously been the longest-deployed PCG asset in the West Philippine Sea. As usual, the PCG support vessels

XTEP Unveils World-Class Dual Flagship Running Shoes, Ushering China's Running Footwear into a New Era of Full-Scenario Running

SHANGHAI, Aug. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Under the theme of "RUN TO X", XTEP hosted its 2026 Full-Scenario Running New Product Launch Conference in Shanghai. Integrating new product debuts, elite champion field tests, authoritative academic verification, celebrity crossover experiences and a professional running fashion show, this influential industry event fully presented XTEP's decade-long scientific research and technological accumulation in running footwear. The brand officially launched its

Jimin of BTS inspires bid to help cancer kids

A HEARTWARMING moment between BTS member Jimin and a young fan battling cancer has inspired fans around the world to come together for a fundraising campaign that has raised more than $91,000. Jimin met pediatric cancer patient Olivya during BTS’ “Arirang” concert in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 15, 2026. Through Heroes for Children, a Texas-based nonprofit organization supporting families with children and young adults battling cancer, pediatric cancer patients and their families