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Israel, Lebanon extend ceasefire; Trump eyes deal

Israel and Lebanon extended a shaky ceasefire by three weeks, President Donald Trump announced Thursday (Friday in Manila), as he voiced hope for a...

Fragile ceasefire holds, for now

A CEASEFIRE between the United States and Iran appeared to be holding yesterday after the rivals agreed a two-week truce to the war that...

Scheffler juggles infants on, Masters preparation

AUGUSTA—Scottie Scheffler is getting plenty of sleep and practice time for this week’s Masters even with infant son Remy and his family at Augusta,...

Coco Gauff sets up clash vs. Alex Eala in Dubai last eight

American Coco Gauff will be facing Filipina tennis ace Alexandra Eala as the 2026 WTA Dubai Tennis Championships is down to eight remaining players....

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...

China warns ‘external forces’ over Taiwan support

BEIJING – China made a warning against “external forces” backing Taiwan on Monday after launching live-fire drills around the island that it said would...

White House defends Trump’s harsh attacks

WASHINGTON, DC – The White House doubled down Wednesday (Thursday, Manila time) after two incidents in which President Donald Trump angrily confronted female reporters...

PSE index plummets 108 points; peso slides to 58.34 a dollar

Local shares started the week in the red as the main index plummeted by more than 100 points Monday ahead of the release of...

Winter in the USA: Snow Adventures, Maple Farms & Fireside Bliss

As winter’s first snowfall dusts the mountains of America, the country transforms into a snow-kissed playground. Adrenaline meets tranquillity as ski runs bustle with...

Japan, USA look to spring surprises at FIVB men’s world tilt

DON’T expect a walk in the park for Italy, Poland, France and Brazil. While they’re tagged as heavy favorites—Poland is world No. 1, Italy is...

Trump attacks Musk in spending bill row

WASHINGTON, DC—US President Donald Trump once again targeted former aide Elon Musk on Tuesday, attacking the amount of government subsidies the entrepreneur is receiving,...

USA vs. World for 2026 NBA All-Star game, Silver says

Los Angeles, United States—Next year's NBA All-Star Game will feature a "USA versus the World" format, NBA commissioner Adam Silver said on Wednesday. The move comes...

Jokic-inspired Nuggets stun Thunder, Knicks down Celtics

Los Angeles (AFP) -- Aaron Gordon scored a last-gasp three-pointer and Nikola Jokic produced a 42-point masterpiece as the Denver Nuggets stunned the top-seeded...

PH, US set to continue tariff talks,says Roque

The Philippines is expected to return to the negotiating table following a constructive round of talks with the United States on Washington’s new reciprocal...
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