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United Front: U.S. and Allies Flex Military Muscle in China's Backyard
Townhall
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July 15, 2025
Talisman Sabre, a multinational military exercise involving 19 countries, including the United States, kicked off on Monday in a show of force aimed at sending a clear message to Beijing, according to the Wall Street Journal. This year marks the...
Block Party
Ketchikan Daily News - Alaska
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One of the best things about Independence Day celebrations in Ketchikan is gathering with friends, neighbors and visitors for a truly community-wide event. Nearly everyone is there. Old-timers. Newcomers. Kids who grew up, moved away and now have...
Gilas women's fightback falls short as Japan escapes
The Manila Times
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July 14, 2025
MANILA, Philippines -- Raring to redeem themselves after a 76-point loss to Australia in its opening game, Gilas Pilipinas mounted a massive comeback bid but fell short as world no. 9 Japan escaped with an 85-82 win in the FIBA Women's Asia Cup at...
Chris Ross leads San Miguel past Ginebra to advance to the Philippine Cup finals
ESPN Philippines
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July 10, 2025
If Game 6 was LA Tenorio's turn to turn back the clock, Game 7 belonged to Chris Ross. San Miguel held off Ginebra, 100-93, to book their place in the 2025 PBA Philippine Cup finals as they look to stop TNT's Grand Slam bid. Here's how San Miguel...
Lavrov says NATO failed to ‘swallow’ Ukraine but makes it look like it will succeed later
TASS
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July 15, 2025
TIANJIN /China/, July 15. /TASS/. NATO countries failed to "swallow" Ukraine but they are putting on a show of efforts to make it happen eventually, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. "The whole process reflects NATO's aggressive advance...
Indonesia Defeats Brunei Darussalam 8-0 in 2025 AFF U-23 Cup
Tempo.co
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July 15, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Indonesian U-23 national team annihilates Brunei Darussalam in the first match of Group A at the 2025 AFF U-23 Cup with an 8-0 score for the Young Garuda. The game took place at the Gelora Bung Karno Main Stadium, Senayan,...
Asia’s summer holiday bargains
TTR Weekly
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July 15, 2025
SINGAPORE, 16 July 2025: Digital travel platform Agoda revealed this week its list of the most budget-friendly summer destinations in Asia through July and August 2025, with Surabaya, Indonesia, topping the list with an average room rate of just...
Bipartisan Group of Legislators Keep Dream of Immigration Reform Alive with Reintroduced ‘DIGNIDAD’ Act
Immigration Impact - Washington D.C.
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July 15, 2025
On July 15, members of Congress reintroduced what has sadly become an increasingly rare bit of legislation: an immigration reform bill aimed at addressing large-scale systematic problems with our immigration system, which has not received any...
EU responds to US tariff threats
Drinks Retailing News
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July 15, 2025
This morning, the European Union revealed a list of US goods on which it will propose tariffs if the talks with Washington do not result in a trade agreement. The package, which has been put forward by the European Commission, covers US imports...
Singapore eyes first Article 6 carbon deal in Asean in coming months: official
Eco-Business
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July 15, 2025
The city-state is in “advanced discussions” with a number of countries in this region, including Thailand,” said Benedict Chia, director-general of climate change at the republic’s National Climate Change Secretariat at International Emissions...
Sir Bob denied VIP access
Papua New Guinea Post Courier
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July 16, 2025
PNG’s Governor-General Sir Bob Dade has been left red faced after the United Kingdom’s Heathrow Airport refused him access to its VIP Lounge. The GG and his party were on their way to Germany to celebrate PNG’s 50th Independence Anniversary with...
Dog chew exports pace up to match tea in value
The Kathmandu Post
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Dog chew is fast catching up to tea in terms of export earnings, signalling a significant shift in Nepal’s export landscape. According to the Department of Customs, dog chew exports stood at Rs3.99 billion in the first 11 months of the current...
ASIA/PHILIPPINES - Bishops address social issues and call for a shared commitment to fair wages and human dignity
Fides
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July 9, 2025
Wiki Commons CocoyAguilar Manila (Agenzia Fides) - "We are aware of the difficult situation of workers in our country: the wages they receive are far below the minimum wage that allows them to provide for their needs and support their families,"...
U.S. Army Expanding Presence in the Philippines as China Threat Looms
USNI News
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July 9, 2025
U.S. Army Spc. Dustin Green, a Cavalry Scout assigned to the 1st Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 2nd Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, sets up a FGM-148 Javelin missile with his squad in a Counter Landing live-fire exercise...
SWS: More Filipinos believe Senate deliberately delaying impeachment
Inquirer
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July 10, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — More Filipinos believe that the Senate is deliberately delaying the start of Vice President Sara Duterte’s impeachment trial, according to the latest Social Weather Survey (SWS) released on Tuesday. The survey, conducted from...
Charter change resolution filed in House
The Manila Times
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July 15, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — Ako Bicol Rep. Alfredo Garbin on Tuesday filed a resolution proposing amendments to the national territory portion and certain economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution. “This is a constitutional refinement, not a...
Philippine national sentenced for faking work visa applications
1News
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A Philippine national has been sentenced after providing false and misleading information — including the names and credentials of three Filipino civil engineers — on five work visa applications to Immigration New Zealand. Between April 3 and 23,...
Philippine House of Representatives bill targets youth exposure to online gambling
Gambling Insider
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Proposed law seeks age restrictions, betting limits and tighter platform regulation. By Gambling Insider Key points: - Bill limits online gambling access to adults aged 21 and above - E-wallets and apps to be barred from advertising gambling...
Steakhouse Smith & Wollensky opens 1st Philippine branch in Taguig
Philippine STAR
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July 9, 2025
MANILA, Philippines — American steakhouse Smith & Wollensky opened its first Philippine branch right in the heart of Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. This is the restaurant's fourth branch in Asia and fifth outside the United States, with London...
TARI Estate Secures Another Major Investor, Cementing Its Leadership in Central Luzon’s Industrial Growth
Punto Central Luzon
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July 15, 2025
Tarlac City, Philippines — TARI Estate, the newest industrial-anchored development by Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates, continues to accelerate its growth with a newly signed 16-hectare deal—closely following the turnover of a 42-hectare...