BTS leader RM marked his 31st birthday with an ₱8 million donation to Seoul National University Children’s Hospital and the National Cancer Center, continuing his philanthropic support for healthcare initiatives in South Korea.
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticizes Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order regulating hemp-derived THC, citing concerns over potential legalization and risks to minors, while Abbott focuses on consumer safety and market regulation.
Juan Gomez de Liano signed a three-year contract with Converge on September 13, 2023, after being selected as the second overall pick in the PBA Rookie Draft. The deal marks his longest professional contract to date.
Poland opened its 2025 FIVB Men’s World Championship campaign in Manila with a straight-sets victory over Romania, showcasing their strength in the first Group B match.
A man was shot near an east-side gas station in San Antonio and drove himself to another location for help. SAPD is investigating the incident and seeking information from the public. The victim is in stable condition as authorities work to determine the motive and identify suspects.
Former President Donald Trump calls on NATO nations to discontinue Russian oil purchases to help end the Ukraine war. This move aims to cut off financial resources to Russia’s military operations. NATO’s complex energy reliance on Russia poses significant challenges to this strategy.
Two Houston firefighters sustained injuries while fighting a two-alarm fire at Christ Church on Fuqua Street. Both have been released from the hospital. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
A UN envoy warned that road crashes remain Asia’s “silent pandemic,” killing nearly 700,000 people annually. Governments are urged to boost funding, enforcement, and accountability to address the growing public safety crisis.
An ICC-accredited lawyer rejected claims by Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team that he is mentally unfit, saying there is no evidence to support their bid for his interim release. Proceedings against the former president continue at the International Criminal Court.
President Marcos appointed a former public works chief, a top executive, and a mayor-adviser to a commission investigating alleged anomalies in flood control projects, aiming to strengthen transparency and accountability in infrastructure.