How China created a spy network in California. 'They will try anything'

Los Angeles Times - Nov 12, 2026

California has long been a pivotal espionage hub for China. Intelligence experts say that Nvidia Chief Executive Jensen Huang's extramarital affair with a suspected Chinese spy shows that Beijing leaders are ramping up their network of spies and assets across the state.

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Police form task group to probe judge’s ambush in Zamboanga City

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – Police activated a special investigation task group (SITG) to track down the gunmen behind the fatal ambush of a judge Thursday dawn in Zamboanga City, regional police officials said. Brig. Gen. Elmer Ragay, director of the Police Regional Office in Zamboanga Peninsula (PRO-9), created the task group to handle

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Supreme Court looking into killing of Basilan RTC judge

MANILA, Philippines — The Supreme Court is looking into the killing of Basilan Regional Trial Court Presiding Judge Joseph Wee Sit and has vowed to support his family. The high court said in a statement that it is working closely with law enforcement agencies to investigate the killing of Judge Sit of the Basilan Regional

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Duterte impeachment trial to resume after Asean Summit

MANILA, Philippines — The impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte was adjourned on Thursday and is set to resume on Nov. 19, after the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. “Trial is adjourned until November 19, 2026, that’s a Thursday at 10 o’clock in the morning,” presiding officer Francis Escudero said. Lead defense

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Defense witness admits being friends with Sara Duterte, Mans Carpio

MANILA, Philippines — The witness presented by Vice President Sara Duterte’s camp to dispute allegations of unusual credit card spending has admitted being close to her and her husband, lawyer Manases Carpio, and regularly receiving compensation from the couple for his legal services. During Duterte’s impeachment trial on Thursday, lawyer Anel Antero was questioned by prosecution

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Macacua forms 2 advisory offices in BARMM

COTABATO CITY — Bangsamoro Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua created two advisory offices on Thursday under the Office of the Chief Minister (OCM) to strengthen the autonomous region’s moral governance framework and improve coordination between the Bangsamoro Government’s Cabinet and Parliament. Macacua issued executive orders creating the Office of the Senior Adviser to the Chief Minister (OSACM)

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Duterte impeachment: Witness shows Carpio buying shoes for youth team

MANILA, Philippines — A defense witness on Thursday showed a photo of Atty. Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, buying shoes in Malaysia for a youth basketball team in early 2025. It was the prosecution’s expert witness, Atty. Alexander Cabrera, who flagged the P256,882 purchase at a Nike store in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

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Ombudsman suspends Cavite town mayor amid illegal gambling probe

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman imposed a preventive suspension against Rosario, Cavite Mayor Jose Voltaire Ricafrente over his alleged involvement in gambling activities at a casino in Bacolod City. According to the Office of Ombudsman on Thursday, the case stemmed from a complaint filed by its Field Investigation Office I after conducting

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Basilan RTC judge killed in Zamboanga City ambush

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — A regional trial court judge based in Isabela City, Basilan, was killed in an ambush by still unidentified gunmen early Thursday morning in Zamboanga City, the Zamboanga City Police Office (ZCPO) confirmed. The victim was identified as Judge Joseph Wee Sit, presiding judge of the Regional Trial Court

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India, Guatemala highlight coffee for global consumers at Seoul cafe show

Coffee brands, roasters, experts and authorities from around the world are gathering in Seoul for the 25th Seoul International Cafe Show, a four-day event that kicked off Wednesday. This year, India and Guatemala took part in one of the event’s flagship programs, Origin Discovery, showcasing their coffee traditions and explaining how their distinctive beans have won loyal followings among coffee lovers worldwide. Organized by the Coffee Board under the Government of India, a session titled Coffees of India introduced the country’s history of coffee cultivation, which dates back to the 1600s and reached its commercial zenith in the 18th century. Indian coffees, including Arabica, Robusta and Excelsa varieties, have been cultivated across Western Ghats — a biodiversity hotspot recognized by the UNESCO — as well as Eastern Ghats and Northeastern states. Amulya K.G., director of the Coffee Board and the host of the session, said there are 441,000 coffee farms in India, 99 percent of which are small holdings of less than 10 hectares. India is the world’s fifth largest coffee export

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Luxury van market heats up in Korea as Mercedes-Benz joins rivalry with V-Class

Mercedes-Benz Korea has entered the nation's fast-growing luxury van market with the V-Class, intensifying competition in a segment previously dominated by Toyota’s Alphard and Lexus LM. The German luxury carmaker launched Wednesday the seven-seat V-Class as a single-trim model priced at 124 million won ($92,700), targeting customers looking for a premium vehicle that combines passenger capacity with a high level of comfort. The launch comes as demand for high-end vans grows in Korea, particularly among business executives, celebrities and families seeking more spacious and comfortable transportation. Toyota and Lexus have established a strong presence in the segment with their Alphard and LM models, respectively. The two brands have benefited from growing demand for premium multipurpose vehicles that offer more space and comfort than conventional luxury sedans and SUVs. The arrival of Mercedes-Benz is expected to intensify competition by giving consumers another premium option. The V-Class luxury van is only available for a diesel powertrain here. The V-Class is positioned as a more sp

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Deutsche Bank urges Korean financial markets to match its companies' global reach

Deutsche Bank said Korea needs to improve financial market accessibility and regulatory predictability to attract more global capital, as its world-class companies continue to underpin the country's investment appeal. In a recent exclusive interview with The Korea Times, Alexander von zur Muehlen, Deutsche Bank's CEO of Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East & Africa and Germany, said "few economies have produced such a concentration of globally competitive companies across strategically important industries" as Korea has. "The next step is to make its financial markets as international as its companies," said von zur Muehlen, who is also a member of the bank's management board. "Greater openness, simplicity and predictability can help broaden international participation." Korea has been opening its financial markets to global investors, introducing 24-hour foreign exchange trading in July. The country also allows foreign institutions to participate directly in its onshore foreign exchange market through the Registered Foreign Institution program, with Deutsche Bank among the first participa

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Gov't to curb incumbents' influence over CEO selection process in sweeping corporate governance overhaul

The government is set to prevent incumbent CEOs at financial companies from having an undue influence on appointing their successors, while imposing tougher voting requirements for bank holding company chiefs who seek to extend their tenure, according to financial authorities, Thursday. The measures are part of a long-delayed corporate governance reform package unveiled by the Lee Jae Myung administration and the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), aimed at making leadership succession more transparent and strengthening board independence across the financial sector. The Financial Services Commission (FSC) plans to draw up amendments to the Act on Corporate Governance of Financial Companies within the year. The changes are expected to take effect six months after the legislation is passed. A central focus is to give independent directors greater control over leadership succession and strengthen their ability to hold management accountable. Under the proposed changes, committees responsible for nominating CEO candidates would consist entirely of independent directors. Sitting CEOs wou

How China created a spy network in California. 'They will try anything'

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Police form task group to probe judge’s ambush in Zamboanga City

Supreme Court looking into killing of Basilan RTC judge

Duterte impeachment trial to resume after Asean Summit

Defense witness admits being friends with Sara Duterte, Mans Carpio

Macacua forms 2 advisory offices in BARMM

Duterte impeachment: Witness shows Carpio buying shoes for youth team

Ombudsman suspends Cavite town mayor amid illegal gambling probe

Basilan RTC judge killed in Zamboanga City ambush

India, Guatemala highlight coffee for global consumers at Seoul cafe show

Luxury van market heats up in Korea as Mercedes-Benz joins rivalry with V-Class

Deutsche Bank urges Korean financial markets to match its companies' global reach

Gov't to curb incumbents' influence over CEO selection process in sweeping corporate governance overhaul

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