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Zelenskyy urges more pressure on Putin

KYIV – Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged Western allies on Thursday to send a “strong joint signal” to Vladimir Putin, after Russia killed 23...

Australia expels envoy over antisemitic attacks

SYDNEY – Australia’s government said Tuesday it is expelling Iran’s ambassador, accusing the country of being behind antisemitic attacks in Melbourne and Sydney. It is...

U.S. donates P1.9-m worth of repair gears to Philippine Coast Guard

The U.S. government through its State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL) has donated P1.9 million ($34,500) worth of equipment to...

China, India pledge to resume flights

BEIJING – China and India announced they would restart direct flights in a string of diplomatic breakthroughs, state media reported Wednesday, as Beijing’s foreign...

Philippines, UAE mark 51 years of diplomatic ties

The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Tuesday celebrated their 51st anniversary of diplomatic relations. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro and...

China slams Germany for ‘hyping’ reg’l tensions

BEIJING – China lashed out at Germany on Monday, warning Berlin against “inciting confrontation and hyping up tensions” after its foreign minister said Beijing...

Marcos brings home US $446m from five-day India state visit

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned to the Philippines yesterday from a five-day state visit to India, securing $446 million in direct investment commitments...

Witkoff arrives in Russia ahead of deadline

MOSCOW – US envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday, state media reported, where he will meet with Russian leadership as President Donald...

Marcos hails ‘most productive’ visit during meeting with Indian President Murmu

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday described his bilateral talks with Indian President Droupadi Murmu as one of the "most productive and constructive"...

Lebanese militant to be released after 40 years

LANNEMEZAN, France – One of France’s longest-held inmates, the pro-Palestinian Lebanese militant Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, was scheduled to be released and deported Friday, after...

US cuts tariff on PH to 19%

Marcos, Trump one step closer to finishing ‘big’ trade deal WASHINGTON—US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time) to reduce tariffs on the Philippines,...

No qualms about good PH-China ties—Trump

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he has no objection to the Philippines maintaining good relations with China, pointing out that even the...

Philippines, China hold rights consultations

The Philippines and China held the 9th Joint Consular Consultation in Beijing on 22 July 2025 to discuss the safety, rights, and welfare of...

North Korea to build 5,000-ton destroyer

SEOUL – North Korea vowed to build an additional 5,000-ton destroyer for its navy, state media reported Tuesday, after the nuclear-armed country launched two...
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