CNA Explains: Why do the US midterm elections matter?

Barbers warns vs China possibly acting as negotiator at Asean Summit

MANILA, Philippines — Former Surigao del Norte Rep. Robert Ace Barbers has warned against the possibility that China will suddenly play negotiator when member-states convene for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) summit, saying that the nation’s questionable actions must be considered. Barbers in a statement on Thursday urged Philippine authorities to be wary

2 Chinese arrested over alleged illegal copper ore transport in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Chinese nationals were arrested after authorities intercepted two trucks carrying about 47 tons of unprocessed copper ore allegedly transported using falsified permits at Pier 4 in Cebu City on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) said the operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 47,040 kilograms

No government should fear having opposition in parliament, says former SM Jayakumar

The former senior minister recalls honing his parliamentary skills, after being “arrowed” by Lee Kuan Yew to field questions from opposition leader JB Jeyaretnam.

Celebrity Traitors semi-final live: Maya Jama’s huge slip-up overshadowed by bombshell roundtable moment

James Acaster’s unprecedented move at the roundtable sets the scene for an impossible-to-predict final

The chef who trained his boss: A culinary legacy comes full circle at Singapore’s Shisen Hanten

Hiroaki Suzuki trained under the founder of Japanese-Sichuan restaurant Shisen Hanten before mentoring his grandson, Chen Kentaro. Now, three generations of chefs are coming together for a special dinner in Singapore.

Trump and family appear for White House Halloween event after South Carolina rally: Live updates

Donald Trump hosts a Trick-or-Treat event outside the White House after coming back from South Carolina, where he campaigned for Republican Senator Darline Graham

Celebrity Traitors history created in truly dramatic roundtable moment

Celebrity Traitors fans applaud James Acaster for 'brave' and honest moment

How Everton's win over Newcastle became a tale of two summer recruits

Sacha Baron Cohen issues first-of-its-kind apology over Borat film

Sacha Baron Cohen has issued a first-time apology to the people of Kazakhstan over his portrayal of Borat.

Empty chairs and a shock promotion as Xi warns purges will continue

China promoted a top general to its powerful Politburo at key meeting where attendance was the lowest in decades, mainly due to a presidential crackdown.