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Explainer: China-US talks on critical issues under threat as new Trump era looms

HONG KONG/BEIJING — U.S. President-elect Donald Trump inherits a United States-China relationship reset by presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping over the last year...

How the Trump presidency might change the global economy

Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election — and his threat to impose tariffs on all imports to the United States — highlights an important problem...
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Australia proposes ‘world-leading’ ban on social media for children under 16

Ban on under 16s accessing Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and X Government cites risks to mental and physical health Ban could start as soon...
Darren Espanto

‘Beware’: Darren warns public of Star Magic handler impostor

Singer and "It's Showtime" host Darren Espanto warned the public about an individual pretending to be a Star Magic handler who kept on contacting...

After Harris’ loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden

Democrats criticize Biden's handling of his health and campaign Trump gained support among young voters and women, exit polls show Trump's anti-immigration stance...

Philippines farm output declines in Q3, could weigh on growth

Farm output fell 3.7% in Q3, biggest drop since Q4 2020 Agriculture secretary cites El Niño and La Niña for rice production decline ...

What Trump’s victory means for Ukraine, the Middle East, China and the rest of...

Donald Trump’s return to the White House in January 2025, combined with a Republican-led US Senate, was widely feared among international allies and will...

Marcos congratulates Trump, hopeful for ‘unshakeable alliance’

MANILA — The president of U.S. ally the Philippines, Ferdinand Marcos Jr, congratulated Donald Trump on Wednesday as the Republican candidate claimed victory in the U.S....

Trump win to test limit of presidential power; Harris concedes but vows ‘fight’

Republicans gain control of Senate, potential House majority Harris concedes but vows to continue fighting for freedom His policies to have impact on...

Donald Trump elected US president in stunning comeback

PALM BEACH, Florida — Donald Trump was elected president, capping a remarkable comeback four years after he was voted out of the White House and ushering in...
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‘Scapegoat?’: Comments after public appearance of driver of luxury SUV on EDSA Busway

Some Filipinos considered the driver of a luxury sports utility vehicle, who was caught illegally passing in the EDSA Busway, as a "fall guy"...

Factbox: What links have Trump and his allies maintained with oil-rich Gulf states?

DUBAI — Since leaving office in 2021, former President Donald Trump and several of his allies have continued to engage with the most powerful and wealthy Gulf countries,...

Trump claims victory after Fox News projects he has won US presidency

Trump gains among Hispanic and young voters, exit polls show Economy a factor in former president's support Harris warns of threats to democracy PHILADELPHIA — Republican Donald...

Musk and X are epicenter of US election misinformation, experts say

WASHINGTON — False or misleading claims by billionaire Elon Musk about the U.S. election have amassed 2 billion views on social media platform X this year, according to a report by non-profit...

Who formally declares the winner of the US presidential election?

Unlike many other countries, where the president or prime minister is chosen by direct popular vote, in the United States a candidate may win...