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Agence France Presse

Duterte patriarch wins mayoral race from cell in Hague—initial tally

Manila, Philippines—Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity, regained the mayorship of family stronghold Davao...

New trade deal

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer leave after speaking to the media following talks between senior US and...

Hamas to free hostage as part of Gaza talks

GAZA CITY – Hamas said it would release a US-Israeli hostage held in Gaza as the group revealed it was engaged in direct talks...

Trump’s Air Force One Qatari ‘gift’ hailed, blasted

WASHINGTON, DC – Donald Trump on Sunday (Monday Manila time) defended plans to receive a new Air Force One as a gift, after reports...

Under pressure, UK gov’t unveils flagship immigration package

LONDON – Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to “finally take back control” of Britain’s borders as his government unveiled policies designed to reduce...

Poland to close Russian consulate in Krakow

WARSAW – Poland’s top diplomat said Monday he ordered the closure of a Russian consulate over “sabotage” after authorities accused Russia of orchestrating a...

Taiwan wants US security, despite hurdles

WASHINGTON, DC – Taiwan is seeking deeper military and economic cooperation with the United States despite tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump that...

Blessings but not tips from Pope

CHICLAYO, Peru – When Pope Leo XIV dined out as a bishop in the Peruvian town of Chiclayo, his appetite was big and his...

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