
Remolona says Q2 growth may be higher
The 2.3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth the country posted in the second quarter of 2026 may not be as low as initially reported, according to…
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The 2.3 percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth the country posted in the second quarter of 2026 may not be as low as initially reported, according to…
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TEL AVIV, Israel – The status quo of the global economy as of 28 February, before the escalation of the Middle East conflict, is long gone, according to Danny…
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MOSCOW, Russia (AFP) — President Vladimir Putin visited Thursday Russia’s far-eastern Kuril islands for the first time, prompting a “strong” protest by Japan…
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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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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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US President Donald Trump reiterated threats to hit Iran ‘very hard.’
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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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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 US-Saudi strikes came after Riyadh said its forces had intercepted drones targeting oil facilities.
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TEHRAN (AFP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi held separate calls Tuesday with his Omani and Saudi counterparts to discuss the Strait of Hormuz, state…
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