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China urges Israel to end West Bank settlement expansion and ease Gaza crisis
In talks with Israel’s president on Thursday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for an immediate easing of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and for Israel to reverse its West Bank settlement expansion. “The…
JAZA: Does the Philippines have what it takes to win big investments?
The Ayala chairman wants an 'honest conversation' on Philppine investments and talks teamwork to a roomful of rivals at Makati Business Club's sapphire anniversary
SET denies motion to junk quo warranto petition vs Erwin Tulfo amid citizenship issue
The Senate Electoral Tribunal (SET) on Friday denied the motion for reconsideration for the dismissal of the quo warranto petition seeking the removal of Senator Erwin Tulfo from office due to his supposed citizenship…
Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan ruler orders chief minister out of sight in rare public rebuke
A Malaysian ruler known for being reserved has publicly berated his chief minister over efforts to unseat him, telling the politician to “go away” and withdraw his claim that the monarch no longer holds the throne…
Malaysia’s Negeri Sembilan ruler orders chief minister out of sight in rare public rebuke
A Malaysian ruler known for being reserved has publicly berated his chief minister over efforts to unseat him, telling the politician to “go away” and withdraw his claim that the monarch no longer holds the throne…
2 Camarines Norte jails to get safer drinking water
LEGAZPI CITY — Two jail facilities in Camarines Norte will install water treatment facilities under a government partnership to improve access to safe drinking water for persons deprived of liberty (PDLs) and jail…
China invites Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia to visit after ‘proper toilets’ slur
Beijing has invited White House press secretary Katie Zacharia to visit the country more often after she said in an interview that China “doesn’t even have proper toilets”. The newly appointed spokeswoman for the Trump…
Win Gatchalian to still issue warning vs. prosecution over wacky photos despite apology
Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian on Friday accepted the apology of House lead prosecutor Representative Gerville Luistro of Batangas for the wacky photos taken by the prosecution panel inside the session hall, but…
'Sunset Boulevard' to hold a PH run, Joanna Ampil to star as Norma Desmond
Don't look now but the Andrew Lloyd Webber"s musical “Sunset Boulevard” is coming to the Philippines for a limited run in August 2027, and none other than the internationally acclaimed Filipina theatre star Joanna…
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