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WASHINGTON (AFP) — US Secret Service agents shot an armed man Monday near the National Mall, briefly prompting a lockdown of the White House, officials said.
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WASHINGTON (AFP) — US Secret Service agents shot an armed man Monday near the National Mall, briefly prompting a lockdown of the White House, officials said.
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Two US destroyers and US-flagged merchant vessels passed safely through the strait under a layered defensive operation including ships, helicopters, aircraft…
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The United States Embassy in the Philippines launched a specialized professional development program for college instructors here last week, aimed at improving…
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Fintech platform MoneyHero reported its first profitable quarter since listing, driven by cost reductions, higher-margin products, and increased use of…
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The United States is considering new oversight measures for artificial intelligence (AI), marking a shift from its earlier hands-off approach as concerns grow…
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A parallel I see is the way our own political playbook is repeated over and over again.
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The most likely near-term scenario is more of the same: the conditional ceasefire extended pending talks, with almost no shipping through the Strait of Hormuz,…
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The Marcos Jr. administration is clearly not averse nor dismissive of the arts and culture, having been generous with its time and resources to nurture various…
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‘I have no ghost projects. I have no flood control projects. All my projects as a lawmaker have receipts and are felt by the people,’ he said, citing road…
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The House of Representatives on Tuesday moved to strike portions of the privilege speech of Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste from the official record…
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Taiwan’s labor authorities have expanded opportunities for foreign domestic workers following the easing of eligibility rules for household employment, the…
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ISLAMABAD (AFP) — Pakistan said Monday it had facilitated the transfer of 22 Iranian crew members from a US-seized vessel, describing the move as a…
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By blocking the Strait of Hormuz, Iran has choked off major flows of oil, gas and fertilizer to the world economy.
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Renewable energy firm SN Aboitiz Power Group (SNAP) reported stronger sustainability performance in 2025, highlighting improvements in safety, environmental…
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RABAT, Morocco (AFP) — Two United States soldiers who disappeared while on a training deployment in southern Morocco were last seen near seaside cliffs and may…
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Optimism grew with Iran’s new 14-point proposal aimed at reaching a diplomatic resolution even as President Trump signaled plans to escort vessels through the…
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The Senate Committee on Ethics and Privileges is considering new guidelines on lawmakers’ absenteeism, including a “no work, no pay” policy, following a…
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If burden-sharing is the principle, then reciprocity, not only in defense, but in economic survivability, should follow.
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