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Apple Pay launches in Philippines, no date for Thailand

Apple has officially launched its Apple Pay service in the Philippines, enabling users to make contactless payments using devices such as the iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac, making it the fourth Southeast Asian nation to support the feature.

Air India captain's initial drug screening prompts further testing after sudden altitude loss

NEW DELHI - ⁠The ⁠captain of an Air ​India flight from Phuket to New Delhi that encountered a sudden ​loss of altitude last week returned ‌an initial screening result for psychoactive substances, prompting further laboratory testing, Ind...

Alleged Irish crime boss Kinahan charged in Dublin

Alleged Irish crime gang boss Daniel Kinahan was charged with directing a criminal organization by prosecutors in Dublin on Sunday (August 9) amid tight security at a special court sitting following his extradition from the United Arab Emirates. - RE...

Heavy monsoon rain triggers flooding in Manila

An enhanced monsoon intensified by Typhoon Dolphin flooded several neighborhoods in Manila and other parts of the western Philippines on Sunday (August 9). - REUTERS

Ukraine, Russia accuse each other of lethal attacks, Odesa port damaged

Ukraine and Russia accused each other of lethal attacks on Sunday (August 9), as President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Moscow was targeting global food security by striking Odesa's seaport. Three people were killed and 37 wounded in the eastern Ukrainia...

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