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hiessēnce expands Philippine presence with two new studios

European-inspired fragrance lifestyle brand hiessēnce opened two new Experience Studios at SM Podium and SM Megamall on September…

Taiwan Excellence Pavilion 2026 brings innovation and business opportunities to Manila

Taiwan Excellence Pavilion brings together 50 Taiwan Excellence-awarded products from 24 top Taiwanese brands across four key categories.

GCash IPO tipped to energize capital market

The upcoming initial public offering of GCash’s parent company is being seen as a potential economic catalyst for broader participation.

Canada’s defence spending surge faces procurement and industrial capacity gaps

UK ready to lead global push on AI standards, Burnham tells UN

UNITED NATIONS — Prime Minister Andy Burnham told the United Nations that Britain was ready to lead an…

Trump to meet Venezuela’s Rodriguez for first time since Maduro’s capture

NEW YORK — US President Donald Trump is meeting Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez later on Tuesday on…

Cambodia hosts anti-scam summit, seeking to showcase crackdown

PHNOM PENH — Cambodia will open a global conference on countering cyberfraud on Wednesday, as the government seeks…

In UN farewell, Macron denounces Trump’s Gaza diplomacy as spectacle of shame

UNITED NATIONS — France’s President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed US President Donald Trump’s claims of having secured…

Trump threatens to annihilate Iran as diplomats push for deal at UN

UNITED NATIONS — US President Donald Trump warned on Tuesday that he could annihilate Iran if there is…

Tropical Depression to enter PAR on Thursday, intensifies into typhoon — PAGASA

A tropical depression is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Thursday and may intensify…

DOTr: Fare hike a 'last resort' as fuel prices surge

As fuel costs bite, DOTr says commuters should be spared for now.

OECD raises UK 2026 growth forecast, cuts inflation outlook on energy support

Global economy defies high oil prices, OECD says, but warns of downside risks

Philippines, EU eye FTA signing in 2027

By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter THE PHILIPPINES and the European Union (EU) have reached a “substantial…

[Vantage Point] The P33-million question: Tracing the Duterte wealth trail

If Sara Duterte's wealth is clean, the ledgers will logically align. If they do not, the untouchable facade will crumble under the weight of her own financial trail.

BSP may deliver final 25-bp hike as inflation, peso risks linger — ANZ

By Katherine K. Chan, Reporter THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may end its tightening cycle with one…

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Trump says US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, shortly after warning he may 'annihilate' Iran

UNITED NATIONS — President Donald Trump said US and Iranian officials met Tuesday, an unexpected engagement that came even as he threatened in his address to the UN General Assembly that he may “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if a deal isn’t reached soon to end the nearly seven-month war. Trump told reporters that his chief envoys, Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, met with the Iranian officials on the sidelines of the annual gathering of world leaders but he offered few

FireFly releases Independent Technical Report for Preliminary Economic Assessment and Resource Estimate

PERTH, Australia, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FireFly Metals Ltd (ASX,TSX: FFM) (FireFly or the Company) is pleased to announce the release of the Technical Report required by Canadian National Instrument NI43-101 in respect of the Preliminary Economic Assessment and Mineral Resource Estimate (Technical Report) announced by the Company on 25 August 2026. The filed Technical Report contains immaterial updates to capital expenditure for the expansion case scenario which do not impact the ov

Itron Launches Riva IEC Grid Edge Portfolio as a Practical Foundation for Edge Intelligence in Asia Pacific Region

Grid Edge Device Helps Utilities Improve Advanced Grid Reliability, Advanced Outage Awareness and Integration of Distributed Energy Resources Itron has launched the Riva S and Itron Riva T IEC electricity meters in the Asia Pacific region, bringing advanced metrology, high-frequency sampling and intelligence to the grid edge.These grid edge devices enable utilities to build the foundation to improve low-voltage network visibility and grid flexibility today.Utilities can gain greater awareness of

UPDATE B.C.’s Tru Cooperative Bank and Ontario’s Libro Credit Union propose landmark merger to create a national cooperative banking option for Canadians

Combination will bring together two strong member-owned financial institutions with greater capacity to serve members, invest in communities and grow across Canada LANGLEY, B.C and LONDON, ON, Sept. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Tru Cooperative Bank, a federally regulated credit union, and Libro Credit Union today announced they have signed a memorandum of understanding to explore a proposed merger. If approved by members, the combination would bring together two of Canada’s largest financial coo

PMET Successfully Completes Phase 2 Caesium Testwork Program with Koch Technology Solutions

Phase 2 bench-scale testwork program demonstrates a compelling opportunity for a more simplified and selective processing pathway to produce a variety of high purity caesium based chemical products from Shaakichiuwaanaan's pollucite concentrate. MONTREAL, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- September 23, 2026 - Sydney, Australia Highlights The Company continues to work with Koch Technology Solutions ("KTS"), part of Koch Inc., in evaluating downstream processing pathways to produce value-added caesiu

GREEN FUEL FORWARD EXPANDS INDUSTRY ALLIANCE TO SUPPORT SUSTAINABLE AVIATION FUEL ADOPTION IN ASIA

Center for Green Market Activation (GMA) and Singapore Sustainable Aviation Fuel Company (SAFCo), join GenZero on the Steering Committee, while Amazon, Bain & Company, and Temasek Trust join the growing industry alliance to support credible demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and SAF certificates in Asia. SINGAPORE and NEW YORK, Sept. 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Green Fuel Forward (GFF), launched by GenZero and the World Economic Forum (WEF) in May 2025 to scale demand for sustainable aviati

Delhi Water Purifier Renters Move Past Headline Price in 2026 as ₹299 Non-RO and ₹399 RO Twelve-Month Plans From Rentomojo Are Weighed Against ₹15,000 Purchases

ilter replacement every six months, repairs, annual maintenance and relocation within Delhi are included in plans from ₹292 a month for non-RO and ₹391 for RO on thirty-six-month tenures, as supply readings above the 500 mg/L BIS limit in parts of south and west Delhi shape filtration choices. Delhi Water Purifier Renters Rentomojo's water purifier on rent in Delhi is available in RO, UV, and RO+UV filtration models from brands like Livpure. Home delivery and professional installation are comple