
Islamabad talks, futile?
Ceasefires typically survive when both parties see a credible path to a political solution. In this case, the rhetoric is moving in the opposite direction.
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Ceasefires typically survive when both parties see a credible path to a political solution. In this case, the rhetoric is moving in the opposite direction.
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Lifting the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz was a precondition for negotiations.
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The vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes.
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Ten years ago, Hilary Clinton fairly warned of Donald Trump as commander-in-chief, particularly of him ‘making life or death decisions on behalf of the…
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Washington merely shifted from strikes to economic coercion, betting that financial strain might succeed where force had not. It wasn’t peace, but war by other…
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The United States (US) has reaffirmed its commitment to its long-standing alliance with the Philippines despite ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and other…
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Sofia was direct to the point — artifice is not part of her vocabulary.
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The Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA) officially swore in its National Board of Officers for 2026–2027 as it embarks on its 93rd year of service to its…
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There’s a certain weight to gatherings where professionals come together not just to celebrate, but to take on responsibilities that shape an entire industry.…
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The Stratbase Institute said the exercises reflect the Philippines’ approach to addressing security challenges in the disputed waters.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) — North Korea test-fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, the latest in a recent flurry…
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A two-week ceasefire is set to end on Wednesday unless it is renewed.
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Eight children were killed in a shooting spree early Sunday in the southern US state of Louisiana, in what police said appears to have been an incident of…
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MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AFP) — Mexico, Spain and Brazil voiced concern Saturday over the “dramatic situation” in Cuba, which has faced months of pressure from…
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Stratbase Institute president and CEO Victor Andres “Dindo” Manhit on Sunday expressed his “unequivocal support” for the 2026 Balikatan exercises, which will…
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A shift toward a circular economy could become a turning point for the Philippines’ waste management system, but researchers warned that its success depends on…
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Iran’s central military command announced on Saturday it would resume “strict management” of the Strait of Hormuz, reversing a decision to unblock the…
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