Marcos, Widodo cite vital role of ASEAN as ‘lead agent’ in maintaining peace, security in region
Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday, September 5, described the role of…
3 years ago
Australian central bank hikes cash rate to seven-year high
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's central bank hiked interest rates to a near eight-year high Tuesday as it joins others…
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Taiwan says Chinese military drone entered air defense zone
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) -- Taiwan said a Chinese military reconnaissance drone entered its air defense zone on Monday, the latest…
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PHL inflation slows down to 6.3 percent in August 2022, after five straight months of acceleration
But NCR inflation up to 5.7 percent in August, from 5.1 percent in July 2022 (Eagle News) – After five…
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PAGASA monitoring tropical depression outside PAR
Southwest monsoon affecting western sections of Northern and Central Luzon (Eagle News) -- The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services…
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Rescuers scour for survivors after dozens killed in China quake
by Poornima WEERASEKARA Agence France-Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) -- Rescuers scoured through rubble for hundreds of missing people in parts…
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Army taking on gangs in Colombia’s biggest port
by Juan RESTREPO Agence France-Presse BUENAVENTURA, Colombia (AFP) -- Colombia's army put on a show of force at the weekend…
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Power outages, damage as Typhoon Hinnamnor hits South Korea
BUSAN, South Korea (AFP) -- Typhoon Hinnamnor made landfall in South Korea early Tuesday, causing power outages and leaving one…
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Brazil judge suspends easing of gun laws, citing election violence fears
RIO DE JANEIRO Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (AFP) -- A Brazilian Supreme Court judge on Monday temporarily suspended several provisions…
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‘I don’t know when I’ll be back,’ says Nadal
by Dave JAMES Agence France-Presse NEW YORK, United States (AFP) -- Rafael Nadal admitted Monday that he wasn't sure when…
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