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Peace deal hopes fade after Trump rejects ‘garbage’ Iran proposal
Hopes for a peace deal on Iran faded on Tuesday after Donald Trump said a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” as Tehran rejected a U.S. proposal to end the conflict and stuck to a list of demands the U.S.…
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Trump says ceasefire on ‘life support’ as US, Iran remain deadlocked
US President Donald Trump on Monday said the US-Iran ceasefire was on ‘massive life support’ as the two sides failed to agree terms to start talks on ending their war.
“The ceasefire is on massive life support, where the doctor walks in and says, ‘Sir,…
Pakistan suicide attack death toll rises to 14
PESHAWAR — The death toll from a suicide attack on a security post in northwest Pakistan rose to 14 police officers, authorities said early Sunday.
A self-proclaimed breakaway group of the Pakistan Taliban has claimed the attack.…
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An international outlook: PH economy eroding – fast
Not so long ago, the Philippines was promoted as Southeast Asia’s most resilient growth story. But as pre-2022 economies policies have been undermined, fundamentals are plunging.
The latest GDP data shocked even cautious observers.…
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Yndan: Weaving Filipino heritage onto the global runway
YNDAN, the slow-fashion label championing the centuries-old handloom weaving traditions of Indang, Cavite, made its mark on the Hong Kong fashion scene this April, representing the Philippines on the global stage as an official in…
Asean leaders adopt pivotal maritime cooperation agreement at 48th summit
LAPU-LAPU CITY — Southeast Asian leaders adopted a landmark declaration on maritime cooperation as the regional bloc’s 48th summit came to a close Saturday.
The Asean Leaders’ Declaration on Maritime Cooperation reaffirmed that the 1982 United Nation…
China trade beats forecasts in April
BEIJING — China’s trade grew faster than expected last month, official data showed on Saturday, withstanding pressure from war in the Middle East and reversing a decline in exports to the United States.…
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Asean leaders focus on food, energy, maritime safety
LAPU-LAPU CITY — Asean leaders adopted a joint statement on Friday, May 8, strengthening regional coordination on energy security, maritime safety, food supply, and crisis response as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz raised concerns about global e…
CIA: Tehran could endure blockade for four months
WASHINGTON/CAIRO — Efforts to end the war between the US and Iran appeared to stall as the two sides traded fire in the Gulf on Friday, while a US intelligence analysis concluded Tehran could withstand a naval blockade for months.…
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Legal and sovereignty questions
THE proposed Pax Silica project in New Clark City in Tarlac has drawn public attention due to its scale and implications. Initial reports describe a 4,000-acre site, or about 1,600 hectares, that will host an artificial intelligence (AI) industrial …