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US suspends immigrant visa processing for 75 countries

Washington, United States—The United States said Wednesday it was suspending the processing of immigrant visas from 75 countries, President Donald Trump's latest move against foreigners...

Trump orders U.S. exit from 66 international organizations

United States President Donald Trump on Wednesday directed the withdrawal of his country from 66 international organizations, about half of which are United Nations...

Wish list 2026: Social and foreign policy agenda

To continue our wish list for this year, we focus on the social agenda that includes welfare, inclusion, and resilience. Government should expand social safety...

US pledges $2-b for UN aid, with ‘adapt, shrink or die’ warning

GENEVA—Washington has pledged an initial $2 billion for United Nations humanitarian aid in 2026—far less than it has provided in recent years—warning UN agencies...

Trump imposes full travel bans on 7 more countries, Palestinians

Washington, United States—US President Donald Trump on Tuesday sharply expanded a travel ban by barring people from seven more countries including Syria, as well as...

Philippines expects to formalize Code of Conduct in 2026

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Theresa Lazaro said the Philippines will uphold the commitments made by regional leaders in 2023 on the South...

US to factor obesity, special-needs children in refusing visas

Washington, United States—The United States will consider obesity or having children with special needs as reasons to reject immigrant visas, in the latest salvo by...

Japan PM to advance defense spending target

TOKYO – Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi aims to achieve the target of spending two percent of GDP on defense two years early,...

Japan eyes hike in visa fees for international visitors

Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya said on Friday that the government is considering raising visa fees for foreign visitors, as current fees remain low...

Russia: ‘No alternative’ to Ukraine offensive

MOSCOW – The Kremlin on Wednesday said it had no choice but to continue its military offensive on Ukraine, as Moscow rejected US President...

PH reaffirms relations with ASEAN members

THE Philippines has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening partnerships with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as it prepares to host the ASEAN...

North Korea’s Kim open to US talks –if can keep nukes

SEOUL – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un says he has “fond memories” of US President Donald Trump and is open to future talks...

North Korea declares nuclear statehood

SEOUL – North Korea said its status as a nuclear-armed state is “permanently enshrined” in its law and “irreversible,” state media reported Monday, condemning...

U.S. eyeing shortened visa durations for students, journalists

The United States is aiming to shorten the duration of visas for foreign students and journalists, a government proposal showed Wednesday, as President Donald...
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