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Philippines thanks Oman for assisting Pinoy seafarers

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday announced that nine Filipino seafarers held captive by Houthi rebels in Yemen after their vessel sank in...

9 kidnapped Pinoy seafarers to be freed by Houthis—DFA

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), through the Sultanate of Oman announced that nine Filipino seafarers of the ill-fated M/V Eternity C, held hostage...

DOT woos Saudi travelers with Halal tourism

The Department of Tourism (DOT) is strengthening its engagement with the Middle East, focusing on expanding air connectivity and developing joint tourism initiatives following...

AirAsia operator explores Bahrain as Middle East hub

AirAsia, said it is exploring a major expansion into the Middle East, including a potential direct flight from Manila to Bahrain within the next...

Israel annexation moves in West Bank ‘threatening’ peace deal—Rubio

Washington, United States—US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday warned Israel against annexing the West Bank, saying steps taken by parliament and settler violence...

Israel-Hamas ceasefire still in place after Gaza strikes—Trump

Washington, United States—US President Donald Trump said Sunday that the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas was still in effect after the Israeli military carried out...

Trump hails ‘tremendous day for Middle East’ as leaders sign Gaza declaration

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt—US President Donald Trump hailed a "tremendous day for the Middle East" as he and regional leaders signed a declaration meant to...

Israel welcomes last 20 surviving hostages

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories—Israel said the last 20 surviving hostages returned home on Monday after two years in captivity in Gaza, as US President Donald...

Tears, joy in Israel as Hamas frees first hostages

Tel Aviv, Israel—Hundreds of people gathered on Tel Aviv's Hostages Square erupted in joy, tears and song as news broke that Hamas had handed over...

Hamas, Israel set for hostage, prisoner exchanges

Gaza City, Palestinian Territories—Hamas was set to release all surviving hostages on Monday in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel, as US President Donald...

Israel to present highest civilian honor to Trump

Jerusalem, Undefined—Israel President Isaac Herzog said Monday he will present the country's highest civilian award to his US counterpart Donald Trump for his role...

‘War is over’ in Gaza, Trump says on way to Middle East

Aboard Air Force One—US President Donald Trump declared Sunday that the "war is over in Gaza" as he headed on a high-stakes peace trip...

Gaza, world upbeat after Israel-Hamas truce

Paris, France—World leaders on Thursday welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire and hostage-release deal between Israel and Hamas, which could help end the two-year war...

Israel, Hamas agree to hostage release, ceasefire deal

Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt—Israel and Hamas on Thursday agreed a Gaza ceasefire deal to free the remaining living hostages, in a major step towards ending...
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