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Philippines’ Duterte-Carpio ordered to answer impeachment charges over wealth, threats

Philippine lawmakers ordered Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio on Wednesday to respond to impeachment complaints against her after finding substance to allegations involving unexplained wealth, the misuse of public funds and making public threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr. The daughter of former president Rodrigo Duterte is seen as a front runner for the 2028 presidential election, and has said she will run for the top post. She survived a similar impeachment bid last year, which...

RBI Creates Intervention Space as Rupee Faces Renewed Strain

Bloomberg

about 1 hour ago

RBI Creates Intervention Space as Rupee Faces Renewed Strain

The Reserve Bank of India has carved out more flexibility to defend the rupee, as rising geopolitical tensions and a spike in energy prices pushed the currency to a record low on Wednesday.

'A war of choice': US Congress opens first Iran war vote amid intensifying debate

France 24

about 1 hour ago

'A war of choice': US Congress opens first Iran war vote amid intensifying debate

The US Senate is expected to vote Wednesday on President Donald Trump’s decision to move toward armed conflict with Iran, a rare congressional test of a fast‑escalating Middle East crisis that has unfolded without a clearly defined US strategy for ending the confrontation.

Israel says next leader of Iran also a ‘target for elimination’

South China Morning Post

about 1 hour ago

Israel says next leader of Iran also a ‘target for elimination’

Israel’s defence minister on Wednesday threatened whoever Iran picks to be the country’s next supreme leader, saying he will be “a target for elimination”. Israel Katz made the statement on X. “Every leader appointed by the Iranian terror regime to continue and lead the plan to destroy Israel, to threaten the United States and the free world and the countries of the region, and to suppress the Iranian people - will be a target for elimination,” he wrote. Israel targeted a building on Tuesday...

Live: Deadly strikes in Lebanon, Iran claims 'complete control' of Strait of Hormuz

France 24

about 3 hours ago

Live: Deadly strikes in Lebanon, Iran claims 'complete control' of Strait of Hormuz

Explosions rocked the Lebanese capital Beirut as Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route for oil and gas, warning that any vessels attempting to pass through the waterway risk damage from missiles or stray drones. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

Unification Church faces liquidation after Japanese court backs dissolution order

South China Morning Post

about 5 hours ago

Unification Church faces liquidation after Japanese court backs dissolution order

A Japanese high court on Wednesday upheld a dissolution order for the Unification Church as requested by the central government on the grounds that it unlawfully solicited financially ruinous donations from its members. While the group can still appeal to the Supreme Court, the order by the Tokyo High Court will take immediate effect, with the controversial organisation losing its status as a religious corporation with its associated tax advantages and liquidation procedures to begin. Under...

Singapore court reduces oil tycoon OK Lim’s prison sentence to 13½ years on appeal

South China Morning Post

about 5 hours ago

Singapore court reduces oil tycoon OK Lim’s prison sentence to 13½ years on appeal

The founder of failed oil trading firm Hin Leong Trading, 84-year-old Lim Oon Kuin, had his jail term cut by four years after a partially successful appeal against his conviction and sentence in a criminal case. Singapore’s High Court on Wednesday rejected his appeal against conviction but allowed his appeal against his sentence of 17½ years. Justice Hoo Sheau Peng said this sentence, when considering his age and the fact he was unlikely to reoffend, was crushing, even with remission. She...

South Korea’s AI-Fueled Stock Euphoria Unravels on Iran War Risk

Bloomberg

about 8 hours ago

South Korea’s AI-Fueled Stock Euphoria Unravels on Iran War Risk

Confusion and angst swept across trading desks in South Korea as local stocks, by far the hottest in the world over the past year, extended their selloff into Wednesday.

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Everything Apple announced this week: iPhone 17e, new MacBooks, M4 iPad Air and more

Engadget

about 17 hours ago

Everything Apple announced this week: iPhone 17e, new MacBooks, M4 iPad Air and more

Apple has promised a “big week” for the company, which includes an in-person event for press and creators on March 4. But it didn’t exactly wait until Wednesday to get things started. The news started on Monday with the announcements of the iPhone 17e and M4-powered iPad Air. The company followed up on Tuesday with the reveal of the M5 MacBook Air, the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, MacBook Pro models that use said chips, a refreshed Studio Display and a brand-new 27-inch Studio Display XDR. Here’s our recap of everything Apple has announced so far this week: iPhone 17e Apple Apple has spruced up this year’s entry-level iPhone with some pretty solid upgrades, though it's keeping the starting price at $599. The iPhone 17e has double the base storage of the iPhone 16e at 256GB. It also has MagSafe support with Qi2 wireless charging speeds of up to 15W, double that of the iPhone 16e. Design-wise, Apple hasn't exactly rocked the boat. The iPhone 17e looks pretty much identical to its predecessor. It appears that Apple is sticking with the same 48MP Fusion camera system as it used in the iPhone 16e too. That said, the 6.1-inch Super Retina display has Ceramic Shield 2. According to Apple, this provides “3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation and reduced glare.” The company slotted its C1X cellular modem into the iPhone 17e as well. It says this is up to two times faster than the C1 that was in the iPhone 16e. The device has the same A19 chip as the iPhone 17, so it supports Apple Intelligence AI tools, and it runs iOS 26. In addition, the iPhone 17e has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, as well as the promise of "all-day battery life." It also supports satellite-powered features including Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages and Find My. Pre-orders for the iPhone 17e open on March 4 and it will be available in black, white and soft pink. The device will hit shelves in more than 70 countries and regions on March 11. iPad Air M4 Apple

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Apple unveils the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which feature new, faster 'super cores'

Engadget

about 18 hours ago

Apple unveils the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which feature new, faster 'super cores'

As part of its big week of announcements, Apple has unveiled a new pair of M5 chips alongside two new MacBooks. The new M5 Pro and M5 Max chips will power the new MacBook Pro that was just announced today, while the new MacBook Air comes with the base M5. According to the company’s press release, the M5 Pro and M5 Max come with an “advanced GPU with Neural Accelerators and higher unified memory bandwidth for a massive increase in AI compute.” At the heart of the M5 Pro and M5 Max are what Apple is calling a new “Fusion Architecture” that “combines two dies into a single system on a chip (SoC).” The chips both feature a new 18-core CPU, six of which Apple is now calling “super cores, that are the word’s fastest CPU core.” The other 12 are “all-new performance cores, optimized for power-efficient, multithreaded workloads.” Altogether, Apple says these CPU changes improve performance by “up to 30 percent for pro workloads.” Meanwhile, the GPU is a jump over the next-gen design we saw in the M5, as it goes to up to 40 cores. Each GPU core has a Neural Accelerator in it, and together with the higher unified memory bandwidth, the company says the M5 Pro and M5 Max offer “over 4x the peak GPU compute for AI compared to the previous generation.” Apple added that graphics performance is also getting a substantial boost, by up to “35 percent for apps using ray tracing” compared to the M4 Pro and M4 Max. To be clear, this isn’t the first time Apple has claimed it has the “world’s fastest” core. According to our resident Apple Silicon expert Devindra Hardawar, the benchmarks have proven the company’s claims true. It’s also worth noting that the two-die design isn’t novel or unique, as companies like Intel and AMD have been doing similar. The M5 Pro and M5 Max will first show up in the new MacBook Pro, which is available for pre-order starting March 4, and will arrive on Wednesday, March 11. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/computing/ap

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EU strips AI, chips and quantum from industrial plan aimed at countering China

South China Morning Post

about 19 hours ago

EU strips AI, chips and quantum from industrial plan aimed at countering China

The European Union’s ambitious industrial policy to challenge China has been gutted, removing AI, semiconductors and quantum computing from a list of strategic technologies that must be “made in Europe” to tap billions in government funds. Biotechnology and robotics are other cutting-edge sectors to be cut from the Industrial Accelerator Act (IAA) ahead of the proposal’s formal unveiling by the European Commission on Wednesday, a leaked draft showed. Plans to exclude non-EU-based producers from...

South Africa vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup semifinal: Teams, form, stream

Al Jazeera

about 19 hours ago

South Africa vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup semifinal: Teams, form, stream

The unbeaten Proteas face the challenge of an allround talented New Zealand side in the first semifinal on Wednesday.

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Will Apple’s budget-priced iPhone 17e make a splash in China’s tough smartphone market?

South China Morning Post

about 21 hours ago

Will Apple’s budget-priced iPhone 17e make a splash in China’s tough smartphone market?

The iPhone 17e, the entry-level addition to Apple’s latest iPhone 17 series, faces an uphill battle in China’s highly competitive smartphone market, according to analysts, as presales for the new handset start on Wednesday. The new budget-priced iPhone “lacks competitiveness”, said IDC China research manager Guo Tianxiang, who pointed out that the handset “still uses outdated moulds, with the chip being the only major upgrade”. “The shortcomings in imaging and display persist, making its overall...

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Unification Church faces uphill task in Japan to fight court’s liquidation ruling

South China Morning Post

1 day ago

Unification Church faces uphill task in Japan to fight court’s liquidation ruling

Representatives of the Unification Church, the controversial South Korea-founded religious group that became a political flashpoint in Japan after the 2022 assassination of former prime minister Shinzo Abe, are set to return to court on Wednesday as judges consider whether to strip it of its legal status. The Tokyo High Court is widely expected to uphold a lower court’s dissolution order against the group, officially known as the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, in a case that...

‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’

South China Morning Post

1 day ago

‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’

Hundreds of Hong Kong politicians and business leaders head to Beijing on Tuesday for the nation’s annual “two sessions”, with observers expecting discussions to focus on the city’s role as an international financial centre and the Northern Metropolis megaproject. The annual session of the country’s top political advisory body, the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), will commence on Wednesday, followed by the National People’s Congress (NPC), the country’s legislature,...

How the new iPhone 17E stacks up against Apple’s pricier phones

The Verge

1 day ago

How the new iPhone 17E stacks up against Apple’s pricier phones

Unlike its predecessor, the iPhone 17E supports MagSafe. | Image: Apple The iPhone 17 lineup now has a “budget” option. Announced this week, the iPhone 17E will hit stores on Wednesday, March 11th, starting at $599, with preorders opening on March 4th. The 6.1-inch phone joins the rest of Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup, which includes the iPhone 17 ($799), the more powerful iPhone 17 Pro ($1,099), and the iPhone 17 Pro Max ($1,199), as well as the ultra-thin iPhone Air ($999). Unlike last year’s iPhone 16E, the 17E features MagSafe and Qi2 wireless charging, along with the faster A19 chip found in the iPhone 17 and twice as much base storage (256GB vs. 128GB). It also features a sharper, more durable display, retains support for Apple Intelligence, and includes a 48-megapixel “fusion” camera that enables 2x telephoto shots, all of which bring it closer to Apple’s more premium phones. But at $599, the 17E doesn’t include all of the bells and whistles found in the rest of Apple’s current iPhone lineup. For example, it only has a 6.1-inch 60Hz display — the smallest display of any iPhone 17 series phone — and lacks features like an always-on display and Dynamic Island, a pill-shaped cutout that shows info, like ride-share updates, at a glance. It’s also noticeably dimmer, with a peak brightness of 1,200 nits. Camera hardware is another differentiator. While the 17E, Air, and standard iPhone 17 all share a 48-megapixel main sensor, the iPhone 17 has a dedicated ultrawide camera, which also enables macro photography for close-up shots. The 17 and Air also offer an 18-megapixel front-facing camera — the 17E only has a 12-megapixel shooter — which could translate to sharper selfies and clearer video calls. The Pro and Pro Max models expand further with more advanced camera arrays, including the addition of dedicated telephoto cameras. Plus, all except the 17E include the Camera Control button, which is designed to help people quickly launch the camera and adjust various settin

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Everything Apple announced today: iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air

Engadget

1 day ago

Everything Apple announced today: iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air

Apple has promised a “big week” for the company, which includes an in-person event for press and creators on March 4. But it didn’t exactly wait until Wednesday to get things started. The news started on Monday with the announcements of the iPhone 17e and M4-powered iPad Air. We’ll be updating this roundup throughout the week as we learn exactly what Apple has in store for everyone (though we have a decent idea of what to expect). For now, though, here’s our recap of everything Apple announced on Monday: iPhone 17e Apple Apple has spruced up this year’s entry-level iPhone with some pretty solid upgrades, though it's keeping the starting price at $599. The iPhone 17e has double the base storage of the iPhone 16e at 256GB. It also has MagSafe support with Qi2 wireless charging speeds of up to 15W, double that of the iPhone 16e. Design-wise, Apple hasn't exactly rocked the boat. The iPhone 17e looks pretty much identical to its predecessor. It appears that Apple is sticking with the same 48MP Fusion camera system as it used in the iPhone 16e too. That said, the 6.1-inch Super Retina display has Ceramic Shield 2. According to Apple, this provides “3x better scratch resistance than the previous generation and reduced glare.” The company slotted its C1X cellular modem into the iPhone 17e as well. It says this is up to two times faster than the C1 that was in the iPhone 16e. The device has the same A19 chip as the iPhone 17, so it supports Apple Intelligence AI tools, and it runs iOS 26. In addition, the iPhone 17e has an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, as well as the promise of "all-day battery life." It also supports satellite-powered features including Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages and Find My. Pre-orders for the iPhone 17e open on March 4 and it will be available in black, white and soft pink. The device will hit shelves in more than 70 countries and regions on March 11. iPad Air M4 Apple The latest iPad Air boasts Apple’s M4 chip. That me

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Apple updates the iPad Air with an M4 chip

Engadget

2 days ago

Apple updates the iPad Air with an M4 chip

Apple is kicking off multiple days of product announcements this morning with a new iPad Air. Unsurprisingly, it’s more or less like the iPad Air Apple announced one year ago, except it now has an M4 chip instead of last year’s M3. Apple is also including its in-house networking chips, the N1 and C1X, which will cover Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Thread and cellular connectivity. This means the iPad Air supports the Wi-Fi 7 standard for the first time. The Air also now has 12GB of RAM standard, up from 8GB in the prior model. The rest of the iPad Air appears unchanged at this point. It has the same display that the 2023 and 2024 models sported — either an 11- or 13-inch LCD that tops out at 500 nits of brightness and a 60Hz refresh rate. Storage options start at 128GB and go up to 1TB, same as last year. The dual stereo speaker configuration and both front- and rear-facing cameras are unchanged, as well. For those keeping track, it’s been less than two years since Apple redesigned the iPad Air, adding a 13-inch model that had an M2 chip. I remain surprised the company is committed to releasing chip updates for the Air so frequently — even the M2 model is more than powerful enough for the target audience. But, getting a faster chip for the same money is hard to complain about. Naturally, the iPad Air M4 is running iPadOS 26, which was released last fall. It was, without a doubt, the biggest iPadOS update we’ve seen, bringing a far more robust multitasking system than the iPad has ever had before. It’s most noticeable and useful on the larger 13-inch screen, but having greater freedom with window management and more robust background tasks is a huge step forward — even if the Liquid Glass visual redesign is a bit divisive. Pre-orders for the new iPad Air M4 open on Wednesday, March 4, and the tablet will be fully available on March 11. As before, pricing starts at $599 for the 11-inch model and $799 for a 13-inch display. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https:

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US hails progress on Haiti's anti-gang force, but elections face steep hurdles

France 24

4 days ago

US hails progress on Haiti's anti-gang force, but elections face steep hurdles

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Wednesday that progress had been made in assembling an international anti-gang force for Haiti, raising hopes that improved security could allow long-delayed elections to go ahead this year. Yet with armed groups controlling much of the capital, the prospect of a credible vote remains uncertain.

Why ‘twin look’ of North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, daughter sparks succession talk

South China Morning Post

4 days ago

Why ‘twin look’ of North Korea’s Kim Jong-un, daughter sparks succession talk

During North Korea’s latest military parade, images of its leader Kim Jong-un and his daughter wearing near-identical leather coats have prompted Pyongyang observers to speculate whether the stage is set for the next chapter in the ruling family’s history. For them, the “twin look” is another instance of carefully directed political theatre to burnish the standing of the Kims in the reclusive country for the long term. At the close of the ruling Workers’ Party’s ninth congress on Wednesday...

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Hong Kong pianist Aristo Sham brings music – and a message of openness – to Washington

South China Morning Post

4 days ago

Hong Kong pianist Aristo Sham brings music – and a message of openness – to Washington

In Washington, a city often in the spotlight for domestic and international politics, Hong Kong pianist Aristo Sham views his instrument as a platform that can bridge cultures, transcend politics and connect people across borders. At 28, fresh from a landmark international competition victory, Sham is building a global career where his music often speaks louder than diplomacy. On Wednesday, just before stepping onto the stage at the US capital’s Andrew W. Mellon Auditorium for a Year of the...

Senate Democrat: Trump pick 'not qualified' to lead National Security Agency

The Hill

5 days ago

Senate Democrat: Trump pick 'not qualified' to lead National Security Agency

A senior Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee said this week he would block the nomination of President Trump’s pick to lead the National Security Agency (NSA) and U.S. Cyber Command (Cybercom). Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) in a letter submitted to the Congressional Record on Wednesday said Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd lacks the qualifications to...

Russia rejects allegation it sent drone towards French aircraft carrier

France 24

5 days ago

Russia rejects allegation it sent drone towards French aircraft carrier

The Kremlin on Friday dismissed claims that an intercepted drone in Swedish waters was Russian, calling the suggestion “absurd” even as Stockholm pointed to a “strong link” to Moscow. Sweden's military observed the suspected drone on Wednesday near where a French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier was docked in the port of Malmo, officials said.

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US confirms at least two on boat shot at by Cuba were Americans

France 24

5 days ago

US confirms at least two on boat shot at by Cuba were Americans

Cuba's Coast Guard killed one American and injured another when it shot at a speedboat off the communist Island, a US official said Thursday, revealing the participation of US nationals in the incident. "At least two individuals were US citizens, one deceased and one injured. A third person was on a US K-1 visa. Others may be legal permanent residents," a US official said of the incident Wednesday off Cuba's northern coast, in which four people were killed and 11 injured.

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Apple unveils the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips, which feature new, faster 'super cores'

EU strips AI, chips and quantum from industrial plan aimed at countering China

South Africa vs New Zealand – T20 World Cup semifinal: Teams, form, stream

Will Apple’s budget-priced iPhone 17e make a splash in China’s tough smartphone market?

Unification Church faces uphill task in Japan to fight court’s liquidation ruling

‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’

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Everything Apple announced today: iPhone 17e and M4 iPad Air

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