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Pax Silica not war-driven—Gibo

Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. dismissed claims that the proposed United States-backed “Pax Silica” hub in the Philippines is driven by military objectives. In an...

US orders ‘non-emergency’ staff to leave Bahrain, Jordan, Iraq

Washington, United States—The US State Department said Tuesday it has ordered non-emergency personnel to leave Bahrain, Jordan and Iraq, as Iran retaliates against US-Israeli strikes. The...

US, Canada issue travel warnings for Mexico

WASHINGTON, DC – The US State Department on Sunday (Monday, Manila time) urged American citizens in parts of Mexico to shelter in place amid...

Envoy: Philippines not on list of US visa processing suspensions

The Philippines is not on the Trump administration’s reported list of countries facing a suspension of US visa processing, Philippine Ambassador to the United...

US denies visas to EU ex commissioner

WASHINGTON, DC—The US State Department said Tuesday (Wednesday, Manila time) it would deny visas to a former EU commissioner and four others, accusing them...

Trump removes dozens of Biden-era career diplomats

Washington, United States—The Trump administration is removing dozens of ambassadors appointed under the Biden administration as part of a broad reshuffle to align the diplomatic...

Rubio orders US diplomats to change font in latest anti-diversity push

Washington, United States—US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has ordered diplomats to stop using Calibri font, calling it a "wasteful" example of diversity initiatives established...

US State Dep’t layoffs coming ‘soon’

WADHINGTON, DC – The US State Department said Thursday (Friday Manila time) it will “soon” implement a plan to reduce its workforce, after the...

US issues ‘worldwide caution’ for Americans over Mideast conflict

Washington, United States—The US State Department issued a "worldwide caution" for Americans on Sunday, saying the conflict in the Middle East could put those traveling...

Rubio says US to refuse visas to officials over online ‘censorship’

Washington, United States—The United States will refuse visas to foreign officials who block Americans' social media posts, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Wednesday in...

US issues ‘don’t travel’ alert for protest-hit Bangladesh

The US State Department warned Americans on Saturday not to travel to Bangladesh and said it would began removing some diplomats and their families...

Senators, envoys hail De Lima acquittal

Senators welcomed the dismissal of the final drug case against former Senator Leila de Lima and raised the possibility of her returning to the...

Blinken, Manalo raise alarm over China’s ‘escalatory actions’

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo raised the alarm over the recent “escalatory actions” of China...

US accuses Russia of using ‘chemical arms’ in Ukraine

WASHINGTON, DC – The US State Department accused Russia Wednesday (Thursday in Manila) of having used a chemical weapon against Ukrainian forces in violation...
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