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Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the...
The South China Sea has long been a bubbling geopolitical hot spot. Recently, a series of moves by the various nations claiming a stake...
Airlines face fresh upheaval as Iran attacks US airbase in Qatar
Airlines reroute flights due to Middle East airspace closures
Air India ceases operations in region, will stop flights to eastern North America, Europe
...
Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire
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Iran fires missiles at US base in Qatar, Trump calls for peace
Iran's missile attack on US base in Qatar causes no injuries
Trump praises Iran's advance notice, urges peace with Israel
Oil prices drop...
‘Local superheroes’: Rachel Brosnahan spotlights Filipino-led NGOs after Manila visit
After her visit to Manila for the "Superman" world tour, actress Rachel Brosnahan (Lois Lane) thanked fans on Instagram and spotlighted local organizations she...
What Alfamart said about viral video of woman lying in freezer for ‘content’
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‘Real solutions’: Jake Ejercito calls for basic dignity for teachers crossing river in Sarangani
“They need basic dignity and real solutions.” This was actor Jake Ejercito’s response to a viral video showing teachers in Sarangani wading through a river...
Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit lose most among weak Asian currencies
The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0203 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency
Latest bid
Previous day
Pct Move Japan yen
146.570
146.07
-0.34 Sing dlr
1.289
1.2874
-0.13 Taiwan dlr
29.644
29.529
-0.39 Korean won
1382.300
1374
-0.60 Baht
32.935
32.79
-0.44 Peso
57.527
57.13
-0.69 Rupiah
16460.000
16380
-0.49 Rupee
86.585
86.585
+0.00 Ringgit
4.277
4.25
-0.63 Yuan
7.188
7.182
-0.08 Change...
Binondo’s flavors: Celebrate Manila Day with these 4 foodie finds
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Report: Rockets to acquire Kevin Durant from Suns
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Pope tells politicians that AI should serve human beings, not replace them
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Maynilad delays IPO listing to October
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Erwan Heussaff’s ‘champion of Filipino cuisine’ title brings reading comprehension into focus
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Explainer: Key facilities in Iran’s nuclear program
VIENNA — President Donald Trump said on Saturday the U.S. military had conducted a "very successful attack" on nuclear sites in Iran, including a facility buried deep in...