JioHotstar has expanded its streaming service to the UK, Canada and Singapore on September 2, 2026, making it global. The international expansion heralds one of India’s largest streaming platforms into a new market, offering 160,000+ hours of entertainment in over 12 languages. The strategy is not just about catering to Indian diaspora abroad, writes JioStar, it is about reaching a …

Choosing the best shows on HBO Max may be as difficult as picking a dish for dinner. The streaming service has developed a remarkably extensive library of prestige dramas, fantasy epics, razor sharp comedies, crime stories and addictive limited series. The strength is still evident in 2026: HBO Max was nominated for 122 original programs in 21 categories for the …

On September 5th – 6th 2026, Barkada FurFest 2026 is back for its second annual convention, assembling creators, suiters, artists and fans of all things pop-culture from every part of the Philippines. The event centred around the theme: Birthday Bash Pizzeria and will be held at Sequoia Hotel Manila Bay, Parañaque City this year. With activities including community, fursuiting and …

Indonesia’s foreign policy is about to face more challenging times with President Prabowo Subianto. The Bebas-Aktif principle (“Free and Active”) was created to ensure Jakarta’s autonomy and to ensure that it is able to reach out to all major powers. But today, it is becoming harder to balance arms between the great powers. The concept of ‘rowing between two reefs’ …

Former British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is stepping down from Parliament to end his 11-year tenure as the MP for Holborn and St Pancras.  Starmer said he had considered his own future in this place during the summer but, now, he thinks it is the right time for him to move on.  His next ambitious endeavor will be a …

Featuring flagship type specs such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 8,050mAh battery, and a 185Hz refresh rate display, Bose-tuned 2.1 Audio, the POCO F9 Ultra officially debuted on September 1, 2026, in the Philippines. The main draw for the buyers would be the Shopee Early Bird sale from 1st September to 16th September. When paired with POCO’s launch …

The season for Ber months has just started in September, just like the travel season, but not yet holiday crowds and Christmas prices. For many Filipinos, it’s a fascinating time to travel in the Philippines, as September is a low season for travel. Hotels are offering deals for the rainy season, places are less crowded and airlines are keeping sales …

Indonesia wildfires 2026 have become much worse, with almost 95,000 hectares burned in July alone—due to a powerful El Niño that dries out forests and carbon-rich peatlands. Government data reported by Reuters showed that the July upswing brought Indonesia’s total burnt area to around 202,004 hectares from January to July. The Southeast Asia haze is now spreading to beyond Indonesia …

As rescue efforts ramp up in Nepal following devastating floods and mudslides in the Himalayas, a team of 44 South Koreans is heading to the country to help. With the equipment and search dogs on board, the Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT) will depart from Seoul around midnight on Sept. 1 by military KC-330. The deployment is in response to …

India has dismissed the decision by a court in the Hague that upheld the Indus Waters Treaty in favor of Pakistan, adding another twist to the decades-old Indus Water dispute. The Court of Arbitration on August 31, 2026, ruled that the Indus Waters Treaty would continue to be in effect in spite of India’s claim to put it on hold. …