
Iran says close to Hormuz plan with Oman
TEHRAN (AFP) — Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalizing arrangements for jointly managing the strategic…
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TEHRAN (AFP) — Iran and Oman have agreed a route for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and were finalizing arrangements for jointly managing the strategic…
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BEIRUT, Lebanon (AFP) — More than 800,000 people displaced by war in Lebanon have begun returning to their hometowns following a lull in violence amid the…
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SpaceX is entering a critical phase of its public market debut as its first post-IPO lockup expires this week, allowing employees and early investors to sell…
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The Philippines’ newfound upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status is unlikely to have a tangible impact in the near term, according to risk management firm…
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The Philippines has officially entered the ranks of upper-middle-income economies, but the next challenge is sustaining growth and accelerating reforms to…
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The Philippines' newfound upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status is unlikely to have a tangible impact in the near term, according to risk management firm…
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South Korean fantasy-horror series The East Palace introduces viewers to a fascinating world of supernatural beings rooted in Korean folklore, with each spirit…
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US embassies in several Middle Eastern capitals warned American citizens to beware an “unforeseen escalation” in the regional conflict and urged them to be…
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BAGHDAD (AFP) — Iraq has ordered that its air defenses and intelligence activities be bolstered, a government spokesperson said Friday, after United…
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The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is pushing to bring more micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) into the formal economy, urging entrepreneurs…
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US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to hit Iran ‘very hard.’
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Philippine motorcycle sales reached 939,528 units in the first half of 2026, up 3.58 percent from 907,054 units during the same period last year, according to…
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TEHRAN (AFP) — Iran's military said on Friday it launched drone strikes targeting United States military facilities in Kuwait, as fighting resumed between…
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The U.S. military struck dozens of Islamic Revolutionary Guard targets.
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Philippine economic growth could drop to as low as 1.4 percent in the second quarter as the Middle East conflict continues to weigh on the domestic economy,…
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The country's power market operator and independent energy think tank have launched a three-year research alliance to strengthen evidence-based policymaking…
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Philippine economic growth could slow to as low as 1.42 percent in the second quarter as the Gulf conflict continues to weigh on the domestic economy,…
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The Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) climbed 49.01 points, or 0.78 percent, to 6,353.04 on Wednesday, while the peso strengthened by 20.4 centavos to…
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