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Zelenskyy ready to meet Putin at Miami G20 but Kremlin refuses
PARIS — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he would be willing to meet Russian leader Vladimir Putin at the G20 summit in Miami for talks on ending the war, in a media interview released Saturday, but the Kremlin immediately ruled it out. "It is impossible," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told AFP in New Delhi on Saturday, repeating Moscow's demand that a meeting can only take place in the Russian capital. The gathering of world leaders takes place on December 14-15 and there ha
Read more →Cyberspace policing 'important', not social media bans
LIANYUNGANG, China — Effective policing of the cyberspace is important to prevent occurences of cybercrime among the youth that leads to incidents such as school shootings instead of banning social media to children, according to a former Hong Kong police commissioner. Responding to a question by The Manila Times, Andy Tsang Wai-hung, the current chairman of the 2026 Global Public Security Cooperation Forum Lianyungang, said in a press briefing here that countries should think the importan
Read more →Comelec assures reliable BARMM results after final VCM testing
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has completed the final testing and sealing of vote-counting machines (VCMs) for the first regular parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), with Chairman George Erwin Garcia saying the exercise was aimed at ensuring the machines are ready to accurately record and count votes on Monday. All VCMs allocated for the Sept. 14 BARMM parliamentary elections underwent final testing and sealin
Read more →Celine Dion poised for long-awaited return to stage in Paris
PARIS — Celine Dion was on Saturday to fulfil her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with thousands of fans from all over the world descending on the arena west of Paris. The 58-year-old French Canadian singer was to perform her first full concert in six years, marking a major milestone in her comeback after Stiff Person Syndrome forced her to cancel shows and left her struggling to sing. Around 30,000 fans flocked to the Plenitude Arena on t
Read more →Modi, Xi seek reset in India-China ties at Brics
NEW DELHI — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met Saturday on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in New Delhi, the latest effort by the rival neighbors to repair ties strained by a deadly border clash six years ago. Xi said China has approached relations with India from a “strategic and long-term perspective” and called for the two countries to draw on each other’s strengths, support one another and pursue common development. He also urge
Read more →Akemi Coffee Boost Introduces Daily Coffee Add-In Designed to Support Healthy Weight and Natural Energy
New York ,USA, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Seven-ingredient powdered formula offers a convenient way to incorporate a daily wellness supplement into an existing coffee routine Akemi Coffee Boost has announced the availability of its daily coffee add-in, a powdered food supplement designed to be incorporated into consumers’ existing beverage routines while supporting the brand’s focus on healthy weight and natural energy. The product is packaged in individual sachets and is designed to be
Read more →Nintendo Direct opens door to bigger Switch 2 lineup
MANILA, Philippines — Nintendo delivered a packed September 9 Direct, spotlighting a wave of upcoming titles for the Nintendo Switch 2 and Nintendo Switch, including several releases planned for Southeast Asia. The showcase featured “Final Fantasy VII Revelation,” “Monster Hunter Wilds,”, " Persona 6 and Persona 4 Revival", “Tomb Raider: Legacy of Atlantis,” and “Kirby and the World Beyond,” along with new editions of “Pikmin 4” a
Read more →Comelec begins final testing of machines for first BARMM polls
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday conducted the final testing and sealing of automated counting machines (ACMs) as preparations continued for the first-ever Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Parliamentary Elections on Sept. 14. Comelec Chairman George Erwin Garcia said initial testing at the Cotabato City Institute in Cotabato City showed that the election equipment was complete and ready for use. Garcia said the machines, batteri
Read more →Best Malaysian 3D Printing Service For Small FDM Orders Requiring Nationwide Shipping
Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, September 12, 2026 -- A Malaysian buyer with a small 3D-print order has to balance more than print quality. The practical question in 2026 is whether a provider can accept the required material, communicate locally and ship the finished part across Malaysia within a working week without making a straightforward order unnecessarily complex. How we compared: This ranking considers confirmed nationwide availability, published turnaround information, suitability for small FD
Read more →MPBL: Quezon drubs Imus, keeps bid for South top playoff slot
MANILA, Philippines — The Quezon Huskers blew past the Imus Yangkee, 121-73, on Saturday to keep their bid for the top playoff spot in the South division of the SportsPlus MPBL (Maharlika Pilipinas Basketball League) 2026 Season at the Ynares Center Montalban in Rizal Province. Led by homegrown Rodel Gravera, the Huskers clustered 13 points to pull away at the half, 56-21, en route to a 19-4 record, moving closer to Binan Tatak Gel, which closed the round-robin elimination phase with a 21-
Read more →ThinkCareBelieve: Week 86 of the Trump 2.0 Administration
A Week of Honoring Washington, DC, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ThinkCareBelieve announces a New Report on the events of Week 86 of the Trump 2.0 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/2026/09/12/week-86-of-the-trump-2-0-administration/ This article provides details and direct links to primary sources cov
Read more →Vote buying, violence threaten BARMM polls
THE Bangsamoro region faces electoral and security risks as it enters the final stretch toward its first parliamentary election on Monday, with reports of vote buying and political violence threatening the credibility of the historic polls, even as the Commission on Elections (Comelec) completed the final testing and sealing of vote-counting machines. In its Sept. 11 bulletin, Climate Conflict Action Asia (CCAA), a peacebuilding group, warned that the risks could extend beyond Election Day, pote
Read more →VP Sara’s confidential fund use pattern began in Davao
HOUSE prosecutors on Friday alleged that Vice President Sara Duterte’s system for handling confidential funds followed her from the Davao City government to the Office of the Vice President (OVP) and the Department of Education (DepEd). The prosecution presented its Article I case involving the alleged misuse, misappropriation and irregular liquidation of P612.5 million in confidential funds — P500 million under the OVP and P112.5 million under DepEd. Former representative Ace Barber
Read more →Pia Cayetano says she’saway to cheer PH team
SEN. Pia Cayetano addressed social media speculation over her whereabouts Friday, saying her trip to Singapore was a long-planned visit to support the Philippine national padel team competing in the Asia Pacific Padel Tour (APPT) Love All Grand Slam Platinum Singapore 2026. “I heard a lot of people are looking for me, huh?” Cayetano said on Facebook Live on Friday, apparently referring to questions and rumors circulating online about her absence. Cayetano said she had no hidden agend
Read more →Pax Silica will operate within the law, US says
THE US State Department said the Pax Silica initiative, a 4,000-acre semiconductor and artificial intelligence (AI) hub set to be built in New Clark City, will operate “within legal requirements.” In a virtual press briefing, Ambassador Heather Variava, senior advisor in the Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs of the US State Department, told The Manila Times that American investments in the country will prioritize high legal standards and tangible public benefit rather
Read more →Marcos in India for Brics Summit
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in New Delhi on Saturday (Manila time) to champion the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ (Asean) priorities on peace and security, inclusive growth and regional resilience at the 18th Brics Summit. The plane carrying the president, first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and several Cabinet secretaries landed at about 2:20 a.m. Saturday (11:50 p.m. Friday, New Delhi time) at the Palam Air Force Station, the Presidential Communications Office said. Marco
Read more →Building Global Trust in the AI Search Era: DigiMentumPR Explores the Future of PR for Technology Brands
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As artificial intelligence reshapes how consumers discover, evaluate and choose products, traditional public relations is entering a new era. At the IEAE Shenzhen International Consumer Electronics Exhibition this month, Desmond Ip former Block (formerly Square) Engineer, Co-founder and COO of DigiMentumPR shared insights into how AI search is changing brand discovery and why technology companies increasingly need to build not only media visibi
Read more →Sri Lanka's First Luxury Residential Development in Port City Colombo SEZ: Bay One Residences Colombo Construction Advances as Development Rises Above Ground
Bay One Residences Colombo, Sri Lanka’s first SEZ luxury residential development, continues construction with the superstructure rising above ground at Port City Colombo. Developed by ICC Port City (Pvt) Ltd, the 231-unit waterfront tower targets January 2029 completion, with over 65% residences sold. Sri Lanka, September 12, 2026 /MarketersMEDIA/ -- Bay One Residences Colombo, Sri Lanka's first SEZ luxury residential development, continues to make significant construction progress, with the sup
Read more →LetPot Marks 7th Anniversary With Successful Smart Gardening Showcase at IFA Berlin 2026
The smart indoor gardening brand drew significant interest from European consumers and distributors while showcasing its connected growing ecosystem and new multi-level hydroponic system Key Facts: LetPot celebrated its seventh anniversary with its first appearance at IFA Berlin.The company showcased smart hydroponic gardens, automatic watering systems, grow lights and connected plant-care technology.LetPot’s new LPH-Home multi-level hydroponic growing system received positive feedback from Euro
Read more →Entrepreneur Nguyen Thi Nga conferred Labor Hero, BRG Group and SeABank awarded First-class Labor Medals
HANOI, VIETNAM - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 September 2026 - Entrepreneur Nguyen Thi Nga, Chairwoman of BRG Group and Standing Vice Chairwoman of SeABank's Board of Directors, has been conferred the title of Labor Hero in the Renewal Period by General Secretary cum President To Lam, in recognition of her outstanding achievements in labor, creativity and service to the country. BRG Group and SeABank have each received a First-class Labor Medal for their outstanding contributions to the state bu
Read more →Green SM officially launches in Palembang, strengthening SUMATRA’s green mobility ecosystem
PALEMBANG, INDONESIA - Media OutReach Newswire - 12 September 2026 -Green SM has officially launched its electric taxi service in Palembang, making it the second city in Sumatra, after Bandar Lampung, to welcome the service. The expansion further affirms Green SM's mission of bringing green mobility closer to the people of Indonesia while offering local residents a modern, comfortable, and zero-emission transportation experience. Green SM officially launches all-electric taxi service in Palemban
Read more →Capgemini signs a definitive agreement to sell Capgemini Government Solutions
Media Relations Sam Connatty Tel.: +44 (0) 7811 486517 E-Mail: sam.connatty@capgemini.com Investor Relations: Vincent Biraud Tel.: +33 1 47 54 50 87 E-mail: vincent.biraud@capgemini.com Capgemini signs a definitive agreement to sell Capgemini Government Solutions Paris, September 12, 2026 - Capgemini today announces that it has entered into an agreement with ITC Federal, a US IT solutions and enterprise services provider to federal law enforcement, homeland security and defense agencies, for the
Read more →RaserTech.com: From Geothermal Energy to AI GPU Infrastructure
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RaserTech.com is an example of a company that did not simply survive change - it was reshaped by it. Founded in Utah in 2002, Raser Technologies originally operated in the energy and infrastructure space, where projects demanded heavy capital, deep technical expertise, and patience for long return cycles. That background matters, because it shows Raser Technologies was built in a difficult, asset-heavy environment long before it became associated with
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