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Chinese warships shadow US military drills in disputed waters
The People's Liberation Army Navy dispatched forces to monitor U.S. naval exercises with the Philippines and Australia in the South China…
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Sundance Is a Feast of World Cinema
Manuel’s approach to narrative is as original as his sense of cinematic form, and his gift for documentary-style observation is balanced…
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Trump's year in the Pacific
As the first year of President Donald Trump’s second term draws to a close, analysts are assessing Washington’s posture in the…
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Nepal protest footage misrepresented as anti-corruption rally in the Philippines
Public anger over a spiralling flood control scandal involving Philippine officials and lawmakers was reflected in the huge crowds that…
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Footage of stranded Mexican 'grandparents' misused in posts about Philippines typhoon
Typhoon Kalmaegi flooded swathes of the central Philippines in early November, sweeping away cars and riverside shanties, and tearing…
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Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam after killing at least 114 in Philippines
Typhoon Kalmaegi made landfall in Vietnam on Thursday after killing at least 114 people and flooding entire towns in the Philippines. More…
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Ex-CIMB Singapore chief Victor Lee to join Security Bank in the Philippines as CEO
Victor Lee, the former chief executive officer of CIMB Singapore, has been appointed president and CEO of the Philippine-listed Security…
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AI-generated images misrepresented as Hong Kong's preparation for Super Typhoon Ragasa
Super Typhoon Ragasa swept through the Philippines, Taiwan and southern China in late September, killing more than two dozen people across…
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China cancels schools and flights as it braces for Ragasa, one of the strongest typhoons in years
HONG KONG (AP) — Southern Chinese cities scaled back many aspects of daily life on Tuesday with school and business closures and flight…
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Super typhoon blowing by northern Philippines and Taiwan forces evacuations and closures
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of people were evacuated from northern Philippine villages and schools and offices were closed Monday…
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West Pacific cyclones jockey to become season’s first super typhoon
Typhoon Ragasa continued to intensify over the weekend in the western Pacific, raising concerns that some communities in Southeast Asia…
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Philippines central bank tightens rules on large cash withdrawals amid graft crackdown
The new rule comes amid a government-led anti-corruption crackdown on infrastructure projects The Philippine central bank has tightened…
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Philippines, India hold first joint naval drill in disputed South China Sea
India and the Philippines have staged their first joint sail and naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea. The two-day joint…
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Photos show new US missiles sent to China's doorstep
The United States has once again deployed its NMESIS ship-sinking missile system on a Philippine island group for military drills, amid…
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Singtel’s NCS expands in the Philippines through a joint venture for clients to better access services
NCSI Holdings will acquire a 51 per cent stake in Yondu for a total net consideration of 134 million Philippine pesos NCS, Singtel’s…
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Nay Palad is the ultimate White Lotus swap in the Philippines
White Lotus may have Thailand on all our minds, but I just returned from my first trip to the Philippines, and I think I found the perfect…
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Column: For California's attorney general, the fight against Trump is personal
SAN FRANCISCO — In all of California, there may be no better political launching pad than the office of attorney general. As the state’s…
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US ally responds to China's threat
The Philippines said on Friday that it never pledged to remove a missile system deployed by its ally, the United States, as China…
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China deploys military to counter US in contested waters
The Chinese military carried out what it called "routine patrols" in the South China Sea on Wednesday after the United States and its…
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Pictures show Chinese warship shadowing US and allies
A Chinese warship was photographed keeping tabs on a naval exercise staged by the U.S. and its key Pacific allies in the South China Sea.…
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US service member, contractors die in Philippines plane crash: what we know
By Gabe Whisnant is Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based in South Carolina. Prior to joining Newsweek in 2023, he directed daily…
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Sembcorp to enter the Philippines renewable energy market via acquisition
The proposed deal’s total consideration is about S$105 million and is expected to be completed in H2 2025 SEMBCORP Industries announced in…
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US redeploys rocket launcher on allied territory near China
The United States has reportedly moved a missile system, which had been deployed in the Philippines since last April, to a new site.…
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Japan, Philippines urge Trump to maintain US security in Asia
Japan and the Philippines are urging President-elect Donald Trump to sustain U.S. engagement in Asia amid rising tensions with China.…