THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Korean Lawmakers Launch Bipartisan Webtoon Caucus

 

A new bipartisan caucus dedicated to supporting Korea's comics and webtoon industry will officially launch in the National Assembly this month.

The Manhwa Webtoon Association General Federation announced that the inaugural ceremony for the “National Assembly Members Who Love Comics and Webtoons” caucus will be held on September 25 (KST) in the second conference room of the National Assembly Members' Office Building.

The group, formed with participation from lawmakers across party lines, aims to strengthen the cultural and industrial status of comics and webtoons as one of Korea's representative content sectors. The caucus was initiated by Rep. Young-seok Seo of the Democratic Party and Rep. Seung-su Kim of the People Power Party.

Organizers emphasized that the caucus will promote policies to enhance the rights of creators, foster a healthier industry ecosystem, create a safe environment for young readers, and expand global market opportunities.

The launch marks the first formal cross-party effort within the National Assembly to shape policies tailored to the growth of the webtoon sector. Industry officials say the caucus could serve as an important focal point for building practical policies and institutional support that benefit creators, companies, and readers alike.

Source: Anime News Network 

Let's Do The News! (September 19, 2025)

                    

                                        

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- The Discayas have left the PH Department of Justice after meeting with Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla.

- Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Sec. Vince Dizon ordered all officials and employees of the agency to give their full cooperation to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on the public to help the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Sec. Vince Dizon resolved the problems he encountered in the agency.

- The Philippine National Police (PNP) is ready to provide security to the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) investigating anomalous government projects.

- Typhoon Nando is expected to strengthen, according to PAGASA.

- US President Donald Trump suggests UK PM Keir Starmer could use military to control UK borders and admits "disagreement" over Palestinian statehood.

- British couple Barbie and Peter Reynolds were freed after months of detention in Afghanistan.

- Talk show host Jimmy Kimmel appeared to mislead the public, according to a TV regulator, as Democrats warn of censorship.

- A witness from the 2006 Miami murder case was found alive.

- The Honda Vezel e:HEV RS was unveiled. It will go on sale this October.

2026 Honda Vezel e:HEV RS

- Volkswagen ends partnership with the Philippines' Ayala Corporation. Ayala stopped being Volkswagen's official PH distributor.

- The FIA World Rallycross is reverting back to a European championship for the 2026 season, with a standalone "World Cup" event being introduced.

- Antonio Felix da Costa will not return to the Porsche Formula E team.

- Ford Multimatic Motorsports confirms return to IMSA's GTD PRO class for 2026.

- The competitors for the Netflix game show, Physical: ASIA, have been announced. Team Korea includes well-known personalities from Physical: 100, such as former MMA fighter Kim Dong-hyun, wrestler Jang Eun-sil, and the winner of Physical: 100 Season 2, Amotti, among others. Team Philippines is led by boxing legend Manny Pacquiao.

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Let's Do The News! (September 18, 2025)

                    

                                        

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- It is estimated that only about 10,000 individuals will participate in various anti-corruption rallies in Metro Manila in conjunction with the commemoration of the anniversary of Martial Law this coming Sunday, September 21, according to the Philippine National Police.

- Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte challenged House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte Rep. Sandro Marcos and his father, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to undergo a hair follicle test. This was Duterte's response to Rep. Marcos's statement that he would have known the real story regarding the change in House leadership if he had been going to work and the session instead of being busy looking for ₱51 billion earmarked for flood control projects in his district.

- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Republic Act 12287 or the Declaration of State of Imminent Disaster Act, which empowers the government to declare a “State of Imminent Disaster” before a calamity strikes.

- The PH Department of Justice panel of prosecutors held a hearing regarding the missing sabungeros.

- US President Donald Trump, during his UK visit, praises the relationship between the two countries in a state banquet speech. President Trump left Windsor to meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer for high-level talks ahead of next week's UN General Debate, where a majority of countries are in favor of the recognition of a Palestinian state, which was strongly opposed by the US and Israel.

- The inaugural Extreme H race will be held in Qiddiya City this October 9-11, days after the Extreme E final race.

- Nissan is restructuring its global design operations with the closure and downsizing of select studios in various regions. The Japanese carmaker is shutting down design offices in California and São Paolo, while England and Japan will be downsized. All design operations will then be funneled into the remaining five hubs in Los Angeles, Shanghai, and the reduced offices in London, Tokyo, and Atsugi.

- The Dacia Duster Pick-Up was unveiled.

- The TV anime Clevatess got renewed for a second season.

- Your first look at the second season of the ONE PIECE Netflix show.

- The full version of the controversial video game Palworld arrives in 2026.

- Actor Paul Hauser is joining the cast of the new Biohazard/Resident Evil movie.

- The NCAA has removed the string transfer window for football.

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Let's Do The News! (September 17, 2025)

                   

                                        

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- House Speaker Martin Romualdez has stepped down from being the leader of the chamber for the 20th Congress.

- The COMELEC has officially proclaimed the victory of the Gabriela Party List at the 2025 elections.

- Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte is in the Senate to meet Senator Rodante Marcoleta.

- The Independent Commission for Infrastructure has begun its work following the announcement by Philippine President Bongbong Marcos. The formation of the structural organization as its first step to formally begin its work is the first on its agenda.

- Senator Robin Padillia introduced SB 1299, an act promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance by prohibiting members of Congress from intervening in the identification and budgeting of local infrastructure projects and for other purposes.

- Typhoon Mirasol is moving across northern Luzon and is now in Kalinga. According to PAGASA, this typhoon has maximum sustained winds of 55kph near the center, with gusts up to 90kph.

- Over 500GB of internal documents and source code from China's Great Firewall leaked online on September 11, traced back to Geedge Networks and the Chinese Academy of Sciences. The files reveal a commercial deep packet inspection platform called Tiangou. Reports show it has been exported to Myanmar, Pakistan, Ethiopia, and Kazakhstan.

- The UN's Phillay Commission released a comprehensive report accusing Israel of committing genocide during the Gaza war. In response, the pro-Israeli NGO UN Watch issued a rebuttal, stating that the Phillay report is misleading because it fails to address Hamas's involvement in the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

- US President Donald Trump is in London for his historic second state visit to the UK. He is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer ahead of next week's UN General Debate. During this debate, many countries are expected to support the recognition of the Palestinian state, a move that has been strongly condemned by both the US and Israel.

- The 2026 F1 season's Sprint races were announced, and a solution was found to prevent the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix from clashing with the Indy 500.

- Jean-Eric Vergne and Nick Cassidy are named drivers for Citroen Racing's Formula E debut this year.

- Motul is named as the official supplier for the McLaren F1 team in the 2026 season.

- The FIA and Extreme H have confirmed a multi-year deal for the world's first hydrogen-powered world championship. The agreement reaffirms shared commitment to push hydrogen innovation and set new standards for sustainable racing. Extreme H uses cutting-edge technology to demonstrate how hydrogen can be used as a clean energy source.

- Bandai issued an official statement regarding the use of its registered trademarks in AI-generated images. The company says several fans were fooled by AI-generated images of anime figurines, with most of Bandai's brand logos (Bandai, Bandai Spirits, Tamashii Nations, and Banpresto) on them.

- Actor Robert Redford dies at the age of 89.

- Philippine girl group BINI will be performing at Coachella in 2026, with Kateyes member Sophia Laforteza performing alongside them.

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Let's Do The News! (September 16, 2025)

                  

                                        

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- The PH Senate is holding a hearing over the issue of online gambling.

- China intercepted Philippine ships at the disputed South China Sea shoal. Both countries have been engaged in a long-running maritime standoff in the strategic waterway.

- PH Vice-President Sara Duterte appeared at the House of Representatives to defend her proposed 902.8 million peso budget for 2026. She waives parliamentary courtesy and answers questions on disallowed confidential funds and foreign travels.

- A certain UN rights expert says complicity with the Gaza "genocide" is a "shame of our time". This comes ahead of next week's General Debate, where most of the member states will recognize a Palestinian State, a move strongly opposed by the US and Israel.

- Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez is demanding that the international community ban Israel from international sports over the Gaza war, as his government canceled the $825M military contract with the country. Spain is one of the countries that supports the recognition of the Palestinian state in next week's General Debate.

- US President Donald Trump says US companies shouldn't need to report quarterly earnings, shifting instead to an EU-style half-year model.

- The Ellison family is reportedly buying TikTok's US operations. The family currently owns Paramount, Skydance, Oracle, and is preparing to buy Warner Bros Discovery.

- The mother of a 15-year-old boy who committed suicide is suing Roblox and Discord for wrongful death, alleging the apps' lack of protection allowed her son to be sexually coerced by an adult predator into sending explicit photos.

- Simon Leviev, the infamous Tinder Swindler that got headlined by the Netflix documentary, was arrested in Georgia.

- Ford is moving its global headquarters from its famous glass building in Dearborn to its newly built innovation hub next to the Henry Ford Museum.

- RAM Trucks cancelled the release of the all-electric RAM 1500 REV truck due to a lack of interest. The PHEV variant will remove the Ramcharger name and become the RAM 1500 REV from now on.

- Maximilian Guenther and Taylor Barnard are joining the DS team for the 12th season of Formula E.

- The FIA World RX season finale in Istanbul will have wildcard entries and a one-day format.

- NFL legend Tom Brady will be one of the players to compete in the Fanatics Flag Football Classic next March in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

- Swedish pole vaulter Armand Duplantis has hit his 14th world record, clearing 6.30 meters on his final attempt at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

- Journey frontman Arnel Pineda faces a warrant after skipping a hearing on a case filed by his wife.

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Let's Do The News! (September 15, 2025)

                 

                                        

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- Former PH Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres Reyes Jr. is named as the chairperson of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure, formed to investigate the so-called ghost flood control projects.

- The MMDA is prepared for the effects of the transport strike by numerous transport groups.

- Former DPWH engineer Brice Hernandez was returned to custody by the Senate from the Pasay City Jail.

- The Philippines will be the guest country of honor for next month's Frankfurt Book Fair to be held from October 15 to 19, 2025.

- A male was arrested for trashing a memorial of the slain Conservative activist Charlie Kirk outside Turning Point USA HQ in Arizona.

- The pro-Israeli NGO UN Watch released a video of a Gaza peace activist, Rami Aman, who was formerly imprisoned by Hamas, revealing how Hamas influenced UNRWA in Gaza, dominates Al Jazeera media coverage, loots and sells humanitarian aid, and how an Amnesty International official ordered Hamas to arrest him for promoting peace.

- The Vatican is holding a Prayer Vigil for the Jubilee of Consolidation in honor of Pope Leo XIV's birthday.

- Mexico will not be in the IndyCar 2026 season race calendar, citing scheduling conflicts over next year's FIFA World Cup.

- Carlos Sainz's penalty from the F1 Dutch Grand Prix was successfully overturned.

- A new Ultraman Zero film project was announced at the 2025 Tsuburaya Convention.

- The soundtrack from the hit Netflix movie K-Pop Demon Hunters became the first to top Billboard 200 since the Disney movie Encanto.

- Former boxer Ricky Hatton was found dead.

- Meet the winners of the 2025 Emmy Awards.

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WRC 2025: Rally Chile Bio Bio

The 2025 World Rally Championship concludes its Latin America campaign with the Rally Chile Bio Bio. This rally weekend became the weekend Toyota will never forget.

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Sebastien Ogier's recent victory over Elfyn Evans made headlines for Toyota. The Japanese carmaker is on the brink of securing its fifth constructors' title and has now surpassed Citroën for the most wins in World Rally Championship history, reaching a total of 103 victories. Hyundai driver Adrien Fourmaux finished in third place.

The next event is the Central European Rally from October 16 to 19, 2025.

DTM 2025: Red Bull Ring

The Red Bull Ring, the sacred venue of Formula 1's Austrian Grand Prix, became the penultimate stop for the 2025 DTM season. As the climax draws near, the title fight's never been this close, with Lucas Auer's gap between Jack Aitken becoming a two-point fight. Anyway, let's find out.

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In the first race, Rene Rast secured victory, finishing in first place, while Marco Wittmann came in second and Thierry Vermeulen took third. In the final race, Ricardo Feller emerged as the winner, with Vermeulen again finishing in second and Lucas Auer claiming third place, which helped him maintain his position in the title race.

Who will win the 2025 DTM title? Find out this October 2 to 5, 2025, for the finale at Hockenheimring. Don't miss it.

2025 Repco Supercars Championship - AirTouch 500 at The Bend

The endurance season of the 2025 Repco Supercars Championship has begun with the AirTouch 500 at The Bend. With co-drivers at their disposal, it's the start of a herculean clash this season.

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The Mustang swept the podium after a thrilling 102-lap endurance race at The Bend. The #38 Shell V-Power Racing Team Mustang Supercar, driven by Brodie Kostecki and Todd Hazelwood, took first place. The #06 Monster Castrol Racing Mustang Supercar finished in second, while the #19 Penrite Racing Mustang secured third place. This marks Ford's first enduro victory in six years.

The next race is the big one: it's the Repco Bathurst 1000, taking place from October 9 to 12, 2025.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Bass Pro Shops Night Race

Who will be eliminated? The fight for the Final 12 concludes as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series reaches Bristol for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race. Let's find out.

As the green flag waved, the first elimination match of the playoffs began. The first stage saw Josh Berry's misfortune, followed by Alex Bowman's spin. Ryan Blaney took Stage 1, with Bubba Wallace and Kyle Larson advancing to the Final 12. 

In the second stage, Shane Van Gisbergen also spun out. Ty Gibbs secured Stage 2, and Ryan Blaney moved on to the Final 12 as well. In the final stage, teams were allowed one additional set of Goodyear tires for the race. This stage featured Cole Custer spinning out, Chase Elliott suffering race-ending damage, and both Tyler Reddick and William Byron making it to the Final 12. Moments after The Big One, the climax kicks in.

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Christopher Bell wins the Bass Pro Shops Night Race of the NASCAR Cup Series! With Bell securing the last spot of the Final 12, it's time to say goodbye to Alex Bowman, Austin Dillon, Shane van Gisbergen, and Josh Berry.

Denny Hamlin, William Byron, Kyle Larson, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, Chase Briscoe, Chase Elliott, Bubba Wallace, Austin Cindric, Joey Logano, Ross Chastain, and Tyler Reddick are your Final 12.

 The question is, who will or will not make it to the Final 8? The fight for the Final 8 of the playoffs begins at New Hampshire Motor Speedway for the Mobil 1 301 this September 21, 2025.

Let's Do The News! (September 13, 2025)

                

                                        

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- The US Supreme Court ruled that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement can stop anyone, anywhere.

- Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old suspect behind the murder of Republican activist Charlie Kirk, was arrested, and he's under police custody, according to US President Donald Trump and the FBI.

- The London Met Police suspends nine officers after a BBC investigation into the Charing Cross police station.

- Citroen joins Formula E for Season 12.

- Toyota Gazoo Racing's heritage parts catalog now includes parts for the AE86 range.

- Karma showcased its Amaris Concept.

Karma Amaris Concept

- The recent Nintendo Direct revealed more details on Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, DLC for Donkey Kong Bananza and Pokémon Legends Z-A, a new Pokémon Pokopia game, Biohazard Requiem, new Mario games, and a new Super Mario Bros. Galaxy movie coming soon.

- The NFL fined Los Angeles Chargers player Teair Tart for slapping Kansas City Chiefs player Travis Kelce during a match in Brazil, according to reports.

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Let's Do The News! (September 12, 2025)

               

                                        

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- DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon confirmed the sacking of two officials, Brice Hernandez and Jaypee Mendoza, amid corruption allegations.

- Mass protests across Metro Manila will take place this September 21st, and the police are on heightened alert.

- The next Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing over the ghost flood control projects will be on September 18th.

- The Philippine National Police formed a special task force in preparation for the 2025 FIVB Men's Volleyball World Championship to be held in the Philippines for the first time from today to September 28.

- Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro is found guilty of plotting a military coup after his 2022 election defeat.

- Police released video of the suspect behind the killing of Trump supporter Charlie Kirk, moments after the FBI released pictures of the suspect. The suspect was seen jumping from the rooftop and fleeing from the scene of the crime.

- The Toyota GR Yaris received an Aero Performance package.

- Yokohama Tire is named as the official tire supplier for the Extreme E finale as well as the upcoming Extreme H.

- The F1 Academy is initiating its first-ever rookie test on September 17-18 at Circuito de Navarra. 18 female rookies will have the chance to prove if they're worthy of either a full-time seat or a Wild Card entry for the 2026 season.

- The Convenience Store indie game gets a live-action movie coming next year.

- Filming for the third live-action Five Nights at Freddy's movie will reportedly happen next year.

- Lee Chae Yeon has left WM Entertainment.

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Let's Do The News! (September 11, 2025)

              

                                        

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- The MMDA's NCAP enforcers will now be equipped with body cameras.

- Senator Jinggoy Estrada warns that Filipinos are not safe when folks like Brice Hernandez and the so-called ghost projects are around.

- The Philippines became part of the ASEAN observer group that oversees the Cambodia-Thailand border ceasefire.

- Several officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and construction firms allegedly involved in anomalous flood control projects have been filed with the Ombudsman.

- South Korean President Lee Jae-Myung marked his 100th day since he was sworn into the presidency.

- Conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed during his event in Utah, according to the police and US President Donald Trump.

- Prince Harry arrived at Clarence House after reports that he would meet his father, King Charles, for the first time in 18 months.

- Shell says its new tech could help recharge electric cars in less than 10 minutes.

- The track-only Apollo EVO is limited to 10 units, and all have been reserved. It's powered by a 6.3L naturally aspirated V12 engine with 789 bhp of power.

2026 Apollo EVO

- Zach Cregger is tapped to be the director of the new Biohazard/Resident Evil movie.

- The original Netflix movie, The Great Flood, will stream this December 19, 2025. This disaster movie stars Kim Da-mi and Park Hae-su.

- NBA boss Adam Silver says the league will prove the wrongdoing during the probe on potential salary cap circumvention by the LA Clippers, its owner Steve Ballmer, and its player Kawhi Leonard.

- Four people have been arrested in connection to the shooting of Florida State NCAA player Ethan Pritchard, according to Florida authorities.

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Let's Do The News! (September 10, 2025)

             

                                        

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- The PH Department of Justice released a subpoena for Atong Ang, Gretchen Barretto, and 60 others in connection with the chaos of the missing sabungeros.

- President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. defended his decision to fire Gen. Nicolas Torre III as chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), after he openly disobeyed the directive of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM).

- UN officials have convened at the UN General Assembly Hall for the 80th session of the General Assembly. UN Secretary-General António Guterres and other attendees are discussing the ongoing conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, as well as the potential impact of Donald Trump's return to the White House on global stability. More to be discussed at the September 23rd Global Debate.

- A mass burial of Roman elites from the third to the fourth century was discovered in Albania.

- The recent Apple event unveiled a barrage of new products such as the iPhone 17 range, the iPhone Air, Apple Watch Series 11, and Apple AirPods Pro 3, among others.

- The Ferrari 849 Testarossa was unveiled. Serving as the replacement for the SF90 range, the 849 is available in coupe and Spider. Both are powered by a 1050HP 4.0L V8 Twin Turbo PHEV powertrain.

2026 Ferrari 849 Testarossa

- Hyundai showcased the IONIQ CONCEPT 3 at the IAA Mobility, previewing an all-electric replacement to the Veloster.

Hyundai IONIQ CONCEPT 3

- A special McLaren 750S JC96 edition was unveiled, made in honor of the Team Goh F1 GTRs that competed in the 1996 JGTC season.

McLaren 750S JC96 Edition

- Jason Fuchs was tapped to be the writer of the live-action My Hero Academia movie.

- Haru Urara, the infamous Japanese racehorse with the worst losing streak of 113 that became an inspiration for the character from the Uma Musume franchise, passed away at the age of 29.

- The NFL defended its decision to eject Jalen Carter, serving as a suspension for spitting.

- Baseball player Wander Franco, who was found guilty earlier this year of sexually abusing a minor, was detained by the police and admitted into a clinic in the Dominican Republic for mental health issues.

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THREATS FROM NORTH KOREA: Controversial 'Suk-yeol Yoon Train' Cartoon to Return at Bucheon International Comics Festival After 3 Years

 

The satirical cartoon Suk-yeol Yoon Train, which sparked controversy in 2022 for its portrayal of former Korean President Yoon and his wife, will return to public exhibition at the Bucheon International Comics Festival for the first time in three years.

The Korea Manhwa Contents Agency (KOMCA) announced on September 3 that the 28th Bucheon International Comics Festival will take place from September 26 to 28 at the Korea Manhwa Museum in Bucheon. This year's program includes a special showcase of past winners from the Student Comics Competition, featuring works from 2021 to 2025. Among them is the 2022 Gold Prize winner, Suk-yeol Yoon Train.

The cartoon depicts a train with Yoon's face at the front, piloted by a figure widely interpreted as his wife, Kim Keon-hee. Passengers inside the train include prosecutors wielding swords, while startled citizens appear to flee from its path.

When the cartoon was first displayed at the 2022 Bucheon International Comics Festival, it became a flashpoint of political controversy. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism issued a stern warning to the agency, withdrew sponsorship recognition, and significantly reduced government subsidies. As a result, the work was excluded from exhibitions for the past two years.

The reinstatement marks the cartoon's first public display since the suspension.

Suk-yeol Yoon declared martial law on December 4, 2024. Yoon cited opposition party resistance to his governance as the reason for the declaration. Following the declaration, President Yoon attempted to abolish the National Assembly and arrest opposition lawmakers and media figures. He was impeached earlier this year.

Source: Anime News Network 

Let's Do The News! (September 9, 2025)

            

                                        

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- Philippine President Bongbong Marcos announced an independent commission for the flood control scam within 48 hours.

- Residents of Cagayan, Batanes, and Isabela have been warned of possible falling debris from China's rocket launch.

- The local governments of Manila and Quiapo Church began preparations for next year's Traslacion.

- Four people were killed and several others were hurt after a shooting attack in Jerusalem.

- French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was ousted by a confidence vote, plunging France into a fresh political turmoil.

- US Congress Democrats released a birthday note that President Donald Trump allegedly sent to Jeffrey Epstein. Trump denies the accusation, calling it a "fake thing".

- The Polestar 5 was unveiled.

2026 Polestar 5

- Cupra showcased its Tindaya Concept at the IAA Mobility 2025, previewing the brand's new compact EV crossover based on the Skoda Epiq and Volkswagen ID.CROSS.

Cupra Tindaya Concept

- The sixth-generation Renault Clio was unveiled.

2026 Renault Clio

- Skoda showcased its Vision O concept, previewing the next-generation Octavia.

Skoda Vision O Concept

- The Lexus IS's third minor change was unveiled and will go on sale this 2026. The rear-wheel-drive IS350 will be mated to an 8-speed AT, while the 4WD IS350 will be mated to a 6-speed AT, and the IS300h hybrid will be mated to a CVT.

2026 Lexus IS

- Mercedes-Benz teases the C-Class minor change with its light-up grille from the Electric GLC.

- The Indy NXT development racing series from IndyCar will be getting major changes for the 2026 season.

- The BanG Dream! franchise announced a new Yume Mita TV anime coming this 2026. The new anime features the franchise's Mugendai Mewtype band.

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Let's Do The News! (September 8, 2025)

           

                                        

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- A total lunar eclipse was witnessed in most of Asia, Russia, the Middle East, and parts of Europe.

- Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba steps down following his party's defeat at the general elections.

- PHIVOLCS has recorded about two volcanic earthquakes around the Kanlaon Volcano and four earthquakes around Mt. Bulusan within the last 24 hours.

- The last-ever Extreme E race, The Final Lap in Saudi Arabia, will be this October 4 to 5, 2025, before the transition to the all-hydrogen Extreme H.

- The Porsche 911 Turbo S 992.2 was unveiled. The turbocharged engine is now upgraded to produce 701bhp of power.

2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S

- The electric variant of the Mercedes-Benz GLC was unveiled.

2026 Mercedes-Benz Electric GLC

- Skoda previews its newest EV compact crossover called the Epiq in its concept form before production.

- Volkswagen showcases its ID.Cross Concept in the IAA Mobility 2025, previewing its entry-level EV crossover.

- The Monaco Grand Prix will remain on the F1 calendar until 2035 via a renewed agreement. Also, Pierre Gasly has signed a four-year extension with Alpine.

- The Super Sentai TV show, No.1 Sentai Gozyuger, casts Yuki Sasamori as Assam, a shadowy character who exploits Ryugi Bakugami's expulsion from the previous episode to seize his position as the new Gozyu Tyranno. The series enters its third phase.

- The Love Live series' AiScReam special unit announced a new song to be used as the theme song for the Love Live Official Trading Card Game. It was announced at the recent Topping Live concert.

- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Hannik Sinner to win the US Open for the second time and his sixth Grand Slam.

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FIA WEC S13 - Lone Star Le Mans

Ah, Texas, the Lone Star State, is recognized as a Republican stronghold that played a significant role in propelling Donald Trump back to the presidency, creating controversy on the global stage. While Trump may have altered the USA's position in the world, the organizers of the 2025 World Endurance Championship seemed to overlook this context and proceeded with the Lone Star Le Mans endurance race, held at the Circuit of the Americas, a revered venue for the F1 US Grand Prix. 

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Although marred by the rainy weather that triggered the red flag, causing a lengthy delay mid-race, that didn't stop until the winners were named.

After a delay-punched endurance race in the Lone Star State, the #6 Porsche Penske Motorsport 963 of Kevin Estre, Laurens Vanthoor, and Matt Campbell is the winner of the Lone Star Le Mans endurance race. As for the LMGT3 class, the winner goes to the #95 United Autosports 720S GT3 EVO after the #54 Vista AFCorse 296 GT3 demoted to P3 after contact with the #77 Mustang GT3. It's the first WEC win for the McLaren 720S GT3 EVO machine.

The next race is the 6 Hours of Fuji on September 28, 2025. Japan is on full alert with this race.

2025 NASCAR Cup Series - Enjoy Illinois 300

The battle for the Final 12 continues as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs take place at World Wide Technology Raceway for the Enjoy Illinois 300. With Chase Briscoe having secured his spot, who will be next?

As the green flag waved, the fight for the Final 12 continues. The first stage saw Kyle Busch spin off Turn 2, followed by Josh Berry's crash that sent him packing. As Chase Briscoe wins Stage 1, Stage 2 saw drama for the Dillon Brothers as Austin sent Ty spinning, followed by Ryan Blaney spinning. As Bubba Wallace snagged Stage 2, the final stage saw Shane Van Gisbergen spinning, followed by Ty Dillon into the wall.

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After all the drama at the WWT Raceway, Denny Hamlin wins the Enjoy Illinois 300 of the NASCAR Cup Series! His spot at the Final 12's is sealed.

Who will be eliminated? The fight for the Final 12 concludes as the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series is heading to Bristol for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race this September 13, 2025.

F1 2025: Pirelli Gran Premio D'Italia

Monza is the next stop for F1's 75th anniversary celebrations with the Pirelli Gran Premio D'Italia. It may be one of Ferrari's home turf, but it's not today for them with Lewis Hamilton slapped with a five-place grid penalty for his incident in Zandvoort.

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Max Verstappen demonstrated at Monza that he should not be underestimated. In his recent attempt for Pole Position, which marked his 45th for Red Bull, he recorded an average speed of 264.682 kph, achieving the fastest lap in F1 history. His victory against McLaren drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri is a clear indication that fans should not overlook Max Verstappen.

Other finishers include Charles Leclerc, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Alex Albon, Gabriel Bortoleto, Andrea Kimi Antonelli, and Isack Hadjar.

Post-Monza, Oscar Piastri leads with 324 points, with Lando Norris in 2nd with 293 points, and Max Verstappen in third with 230 points.

The next race is the Qatar Airways Azerbaijan Grand Prix this September 21, 2025.