
Trump scales back U.S.-South Korea drills
WASHINGTON (AFP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back annual military drills with South Korea has raised concerns over US commitment to the region…
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WASHINGTON (AFP) — President Donald Trump’s decision to scale back annual military drills with South Korea has raised concerns over US commitment to the region…
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Trump said he was unhappy about the drills that are designed to prepare for a possible attack by Pyongyang.
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An unnamed White House official later clarified that Trump was joking.
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Diversification is not without costs. Higher procurement expenses as a major challenge were cited by 90 percent of respondents in a joint report by the…
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Grab Philippines has partnered with the International Trade Centre (ITC) to strengthen the digital and artificial intelligence capabilities of Filipino micro,…
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — President Donald Trump on Monday again extended a waiver that allows foreign ships to carry oil and other commodities between…
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Although there have been previous attempts to curtail birth tourism via Cabinet-level directives, this appears to be the first of its kind as far as addressing…
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It had the makings of a spy thriller: an alleged Iranian threat, a shoulder-fired missile, a decoy Air Force One and a president slipping away from the cameras.
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JERUSALEM (AFP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday rejected a United States-led Gaza plan endorsed by Hamas, putting distance between…
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The EU-ASEAN Business Council (EU-ABC) highlighted its recent engagements across Southeast Asia as the Association of Southeast Asian Nations marked its 59th…
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has adopted new guidelines aimed at preventing non-tariff measures from becoming unnecessary barriers to trade, as…
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The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) has adopted new guidelines aimed at preventing non-tariff measures from becoming unnecessary barriers to trade, as…
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Four exotic cockatiels (Nymphicus hollandicus) were rescued from individuals allegedly involved in the illegal wildlife trade during an entrapment operation in…
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Philippine exporters can tap a nearly 680-million consumer market by making better use of ASEAN free trade agreements (FTAs), which can help reduce tariffs,…
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WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — US President Donald Trump's administration has refunded about $100 billion in tariffs since the Supreme Court struck down a…
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The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth.
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A 16-round magazine containing hollow-point ammunition was found from Jeanine John Taele’s pants pocket.
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Deal would not involve the payment of tolls and could be extended.
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