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Amid trade wars, Manila hosts gathering of Asian experts to discuss the ‘volatile situation’

Experts and government officials from the Philippines, Japan and Australia met on Tuesday to examine…

China says US has ‘gravely backpedaled’ on Taiwan

BEIJING (AP) — China’s Foreign Ministry took issue Monday with a revised U.S. government fact…

Downloads of DeepSeek’s AI apps paused in South Korea over privacy concerns

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — DeepSeek, a Chinese artificial intelligence startup, has temporarily paused downloads…

South Korea’s top think tank lowers economic growth projection, citing Trump’s tariffs

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s top economic think tank slashed its growth forecast…

Allied airborne commanders tackle emerging threats in Indo-Pacific

MANILA – Military leaders from various Indo-Pacific countries discussed emerging threats in the region during…

PH, India mark 75th year of relations amid ‘geopolitical issues’ in Indo-Pacific

President Marcos on Tuesday vowed to elevate the country’s 75-year bilateral relationship with India amid…

‘Europe can help build defense industries in PH’ to counter China–ex-AFP chief

Europe can play an important economic and security role in Asia amid the rising challenges…

China and Japan agree to talks on security issues as they seek to mend ties

BEIJING (AP) — China and Japan agreed Wednesday to set up talks on often contentious…

20 years after the Indian Ocean tsunami, a boy found in the mud embraces being known as ‘Baby 81’

KURUKKAL MADAM, Sri Lanka (AP) — Pulled from the mud as an infant after the…

Senate ratifies PH-Japan reciprocal access agreement to deepen security and defense cooperation

The Senate unanimously approved Senate Resolution 1248, which confirms the ratification of the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal…