Comey, a long-standing foe of the US president, has been indicted by a grand jury.
The indictment stems from allegations that he lied to the US Congress during his testimony in 2020.
https://www.breakingnews.ie/world/ex-fbi-chief-james-comey-faces-criminal-charges-as-trump-targets-political-foes-1811235.html
MANILA, Philippines — Mixed fuel price movements may greet motorists at the end of September. An industry player is seeing a rollback for gasoline but a slight increase for diesel.
In an advisory on Friday, Jetti Petroleum’s Leo Bellas said diesel prices may go up by 30 centavos to 50 centavos per liter.
https://business.inquirer.net/549322/diesel-prices-poised-for-6th-week-of-hikes-on-sept-30
Coach Yeng Guiao sees a strong chance that Rain or Shine can finally make a breakthrough in the PBA Philippine Cup after a string of semifinal finishes.
The Elasto Painters have consistently been in the Final Four in past conferences, including all three last season. This consistent performance sets a solid foundation for their campaign.
The addition of Stanley Pringle, along with the valuable experience gained by the team, further boosts their prospects of going all the way this season.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641846/pba-yeng-guiao-sees-rain-or-shine-primed-for-breakthrough-run
MANILA, Philippines — Ayala Land Inc. (ALI) and its subsidiaries announced plans to inject ₱21 billion worth of assets into its real estate investment trust (REIT). This move will be executed through a property-for-share swap deal, pending regulatory approval.
AREIT Inc., the country’s first publicly listed REIT, disclosed the development as part of its ongoing efforts to expand and strengthen its portfolio.
In related news, AREIT’s first-half bottom line rose 45% to ₱4.3 billion, highlighting the company’s robust performance in the real estate sector.
EL SEGUNDO, California — The Los Angeles Lakers know head coach JJ Redick will be a part of their future in the NBA going forward. They also plan to give superstar forward LeBron James every chance to do the same.
General manager Rob Pelinka revealed that Redick received a contract extension this summer after the 41-year-old completed key milestones with the team.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641796/nba-lakers-coach-jj-redick-receives-contract-extension
Carlos Alcaraz has reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking after a stunning victory at the 2025 US Open.
In an intense final, Alcaraz faced off against Italy’s Jannik Sinner, ultimately defeating him in four sets. This win marks Alcaraz’s second Grand Slam title of the year, further cementing his status as one of the sport’s top players.
With this triumph, Alcaraz not only lifted the US Open trophy but also took back the No. 1 spot from Sinner, showcasing his resilience and skill on tennis’s biggest stage.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/tennis/news-carlos-alcaraz-deserves-there-jannik-sinner-keeps-heartbreak-aside-praises-spaniard-world-no-1
The Vegas Golden Knights have come under scrutiny after taking action against The Athletic reporter Mark Lazerus. The issue arose when Lazerus asked about the 2018 Hockey Canada sexual assault case during a media availability session.
This move has sparked debate about press freedom and the treatment of journalists covering sensitive topics. The situation highlights the challenges faced when addressing difficult subjects in sports media.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/us/nhl/news-vegas-golden-knights-take-severe-action-reporter-asking-hockey-canada-sexual-assault-case-related-question
MANILA, Philippines — European companies in the construction sector operating in the Philippines have incurred lower sales due to allegations linking lawmakers and contractors to anomalies in flood control projects.
“Because of some of those projects that are being put on hold, they have already experienced a reduction in sales,” a company representative reported.
https://business.inquirer.net/549290/some-foreign-firms-feeling-effect-of-ph-graft-probes
Leading altcoin Cardano (ADA) holds a market capitalization of around $27.72 billion, maintaining its position among the top cryptocurrencies.
With a 24-hour trading volume of nearly $1.51 billion, ADA’s price movements remain in focus as traders monitor technical signals and ecosystem developments amid ongoing market volatility.
At press time, the altcoin is trading at $0.7740, reflecting the dynamic shifts within the crypto market.
https://www.tronweekly.com/cardano-ada-price-outlook-can-it-reclaim-its-3/
Now that it has made its first-ever semifinal appearance in the FIVB Volleyball Men’s World Championship as an independent nation, there are obviously no plans for Czechia to stop writing more of its sporting history.
Czechia’s dream run continued after overcoming a first-set defeat before knocking out Iran with a hard-fought 22-25, 27-25, 25-20, 25-21 victory on Thursday.
https://sports.inquirer.net/641725/czechs-rally-past-iranians-to-extend-dream-fivb-run
