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Pope Leo returns to the Vatican 4 days after lung cancer surgery

VATICAN CITY — Pope Leo returned to the Vatican on Saturday, four days after undergoing surgery for lung cancer at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, where dozens of well-wishers saw him off with cries of “Holiness.” “I am much better, thank you,” the pope said when asked how he was as he was driven away in a black SUV. Leo, 71, greeted patients inside the hospital alongside his surgeon, Dr. Stefano Margaritora, before waving to well-wishers outside as he walked to a wa

Chery Auto to Showcase L4 Robotaxi and Sign Strategic Agreement with UAE-Based K2

WUHU, China, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Chery Auto will showcase its purpose-built, factory-integrated Level 4 (L4) Robotaxi and sign a strategic cooperation agreement with UAE-based K2 at the 2026 Chery International User Summit, held October 19-23 in Wuhu, China. The Robotaxi was previously presented in April; the planned partnership marks an initial step toward international commercial deployment. Held under the theme "ECO-TECH FOR OUR FUTURE LIFE”, the Summit will bring together more

'Cockroach' party founder released from Indian police custody

NEW DELHI, INDIA — India's Cockroach Janata Party founder Abhijeet Dipke was released from detention on Saturday, a day after his arrest during a police crackdown on protests against the election authority. Dipke, 31, was detained on Friday in New Delhi as he headed to join a rally that the CJP protest movement had called in the capital's central Connaught Place district. He walked out of a police station on Saturday afternoon, waving to the media and giving a thumbs up as he was driven aw

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Warehouse Address Announces Affordable UK Registered Office Plans From £3.99 Per Month

West Midlands-based provider helps UK and overseas entrepreneurs protect residential privacy and manage official company correspondence. WEST MIDLANDS, United Kingdom, October 17, 2026 -- Warehouse Address has announced affordable registered office address plans for UK limited companies, home-based businesses and overseas entrepreneurs. Starting from £3.99 per month, the plans provide an appropriate physical address for Companies House registration and the receipt of eligible official correspond

Bringing Art and Warmth to Young Hearts: Arrtx’s Donation Journey with Apples for Artists

China, October 17, 2026 -- On September 8, Arrtx partnered with Apples for Artists, a nonprofit organization dedicated to making art more accessible to people from all backgrounds and fostering a supportive creative community, for a donation drive at the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Westchester in New York. Through this initiative, Arrtx was proud to support the organization’s ongoing community programs and help expand opportunities for creative expression to local children. YouTube Video: http

Momcozy Expands Maternal Mental Health Resources With New Perinatal Support Guide

Los Angele, California, United States, October 17, 2026 -- Momcozy has introduced a new perinatal mental health guide designed to help expectant and new mothers better understand maternal mental health conditions, recognize potential warning signs, and explore available support and treatment resources. The guide also highlights Momcozy's ongoing efforts to expand access to qualified perinatal mental health professionals through its partnership with Postpartum Support International (PSI). The res

"China Yearbook” Shines at Frankfurt Book Fair 2026

Beijing, China, October 17, 2026 -- Xinhua Publishing House is showcasing the Chinese and the “2025 China Yearbook” at the 2026 Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany. The fair runs from October 7 to 11 at Messe Frankfurt, bringing together more than 4,000 publishing organizations from over 100 countries and regions. The joint Chinese stand features more than 3,000 titles and over 4,600 copies. A copy of the English version of the “2025 China Yearbook” is displayed alongside other books about China at t

BSL at SEMICON West 2026: Ultra-Clean Processes with Global Partners

Shanghai, China, October 17, 2026 -- SEMICON West 2026 opened on October 13 at the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. BSL (Baoshili), a provider of high-purity chemical consumables for the semiconductor industry, showcased its ultra-clean product portfolio at the event (South Hall, Booth 1564), joining companies from across the global semiconductor supply chain to explore new approaches in advanced manufacturing. Organized by SEMI, SEMICON West is the world's premier semiconductor indu

DOST study finds promise in lemongrass, citronella oils for tilapia feed

LEMONGRASS and citronella essential oils could help improve tilapia growth and health while offering an alternative to antibiotic-based feed additives, according to research funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). The study, conducted by the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV) and funded by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development (PCAARRD), examined the antibacterial properties of locally available essential oils a

Yi TCM Introduces Women’s Wellness Starter Session Ahead of World Menopause Day 2026

With chronic pain at midlife in focus this World Menopause Day, Singapore TCM clinic highlights joint and muscle discomfort as an often-overlooked midlife concern. SINGAPORE - Media OutReach Newswire - 17 October 2026 - Ahead of World Menopause Day on 18 October 2026, the Singapore-based Traditional Chinese Medicine clinic Yi TCM is introducing its Women's Wellness Starter Session to support women seeking to better understand physical and well-being changes experienced during midlife. This year'

ImpactLife blood donors contribute more than $30K for nonprofits

"Good Giving" offers donors the opportunity to pay it forward with Donor Rewards Good Giving check presentation with Animal Protective League of Springfield, Illinois The Animal Protective League of Springfield, Illinois received a $2110 donation from ImpactLife blood donors as part of $33,140 in distributions made through the blood center's "Good Giving" program. Donor For Life Donor for Life is ImpactLife's donor frequency and rewards program, thanking volunteer blood donors with exclusive ite

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ROS seals playoff spot, nips Blackwater

MANILA, Philippines — Rain or Shine secured a playoff spot after scoring a 125-123 escape act against Blackwater in their PBA Season 50 Governors' Cup match on Saturday at the Ynares Center in Antipolo. The Elasto Painters nearly wasted a 13-point, fourth quarter lead as the Bossing staged a major uprising behind the trio of Sedric Barefield, Kentrell Barkley and RK Ilagan. In the end, Barefield missed a potential game-winning three which allowed ROS to improve to 5-3 and tie at second spo

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The UP Growling Warriors and UST Growling Tigers win against the UE Red Warriors and Ateneo Blue Eagles respectively in the UAAP Season 89 men's basketball tournament at the UST Quadricentennial Pavilion on Oct. 17, 2026. PHOTOS BY RIO DELUVIO

JinkoSolar Unveils Tiger Neo 5.0 All-Black Residential Solar Module with 25.52% Efficiency

SHANGRAO, China, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- JinkoSolar Holding Co., Ltd. ("JinkoSolar" or the "Company") (NYSE: JKS), today unveiled Tiger Neo 5.0, an all-black residential solar module built on its all-new TAC technology. The first version to reach the market, an all-black 48-cell module, delivers a maximum power output of 510 W with a module efficiency of 25.52%. It was designed to redefine the upper limits of what a scenario-specific module can deliver in both appearance and efficiency for

AGFUND wins international award for excellence in inclusive banking and social impact

Prince Abdulaziz bin Talal credits the founders of AGFUND's microfinance banks for laying the foundations of its development impact BANGKOK, Oct. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Arab Gulf Programme for Development (AGFUND) won the "Excellence in Inclusive Banking and Social Impact" award at the 2026 Sustainable Development Goals Awards, organized by the World Savings and Retail Banking Institute (WSBI) in cooperation with the European Savings and Retail Banking Group (ESBG). AGFUND CEO Hammam bin N

Watch: 3 marines back in jail after posting bail

A staff member from the camp of 13 detained marines holds documents as he leaves the San Juan Police Custodial Center on Oct. 17, 2026. Three of the four who posted bail, the day before, along with Levi Baligod, counsel for fugitive lawmaker Zaldy Co following an arrest warrant for unjust vexation, returned to jail after a second warrant was issued for another charge. VIDEO BY MIKE ALQUINTO Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/ Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel

CGTN launches dedicated webpage for the Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026

Telling stories of poverty reduction and shared development from a local perspective BEIJING, Oct. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marking the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, on October 17, CGTN launched a dedicated webpage for the Global South Directors Co-Production Program 2026. Under this year’s theme, "Beyond Poverty: Pathways to Shared Development in the Global South”, the site brings together documentaries that take an international audience into communities and households

Watch: Families leave flowers at Oregon school after deadly shooting

Families leave flowers and balloons outside Bend, Oregon, an elementary school where a teenage gunman killed three children and a teacher on Oct. 15, 2026. The gunman was shot and killed by an armed bystander who pursued him into the school. VIDEO BY AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE Check out our Streaming Channel: https://streaming.manilatimes.net/ Subscribe to The Manila Times Channel - https://tmt.ph/YTSubscribe Visit our website at https://www.manilatimes.net Follow us: Facebook - https://tmt.ph/faceboo

'Go home,' Chinese envoy told as calls mount for his expulsion

MANILA, Philippines — Former Surigao del Norte representative and governor Robert Ace Barbers on Saturday called on Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan to leave the Philippines immediately, criticizing the Chinese embassy's challenge to declare him persona non grata. “And yes, he should go back to China immediately,” Barbers told The Manila Times. Barbers also mocked Quan’s declaration that China “loves peace,” citing years of confrontations in the West Philippine Se