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THE Philippines accused the China Coast Guard (CCG) on Friday of blasting a Filipino government vessel with a water cannon near Bajo de Masinloc, the third confrontation between the two sides this week.
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TOYOTA Motor Philippines has officially launched retail sales of the all-new Land Cruiser FJ, introducing a more compact SUV that brings the Land Cruiser’s renowned durability and off-road capability into a more practical package for everyday driving.
TOKYO — More than 450 people received hospital treatment for heat-related issues in a single day in Tokyo, the highest number since records began 16 years ago, emergency services said on Thursday.
DESPITE the government’s celebration of the Philippines’ entry into Pax Silica, the United States-led initiative to secure semiconductor supply chains and build artificial intelligence (AI) hubs, the promise of jobs, modernization and poverty alleviation remains far less certain than officials suggest. The reality i…
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Mitsui & Co., which has invested in Penske Automotive Group since 2001, now looks to take the company private. (Source photos by Nikkei and PAG)
MANILA, Philippines — Letran displayed the true heart of a champion to turn back Enderun Colleges, 21-25, 25-21, 25-14, 14-25, 15-4, and secure the last Final Four seat in the 2026 Shakey’s Collegiate National Invitationals on Thursday at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium.
Thousands roar on home team to victory at Macau East Asian Games Dome. Turkey beat Canada in other quarter-final on Thursday.
Thousands roar on home team to victory at Macau East Asian Games Dome. Turkey beat Canada in other quarter-final on Thursday.
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The India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) has died at its Israeli end. Gulf states and their allies are now racing to build rival lines.
Philippine Foreign Secretary and ASEAN Chair Maria Theresa Lazaro prepares to give a press conference at the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila on Thursday © Reuters
Tariffs alone have yet to overcome China’s manufacturing advantages as policy uncertainty and structural hurdles weigh on US industry
Tariffs alone have yet to overcome China’s manufacturing advantages as policy uncertainty and structural hurdles weigh on US industry
MANILA, Philippines — Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro on Thursday rejected China’s claim that alleged construction activities on the BRP Sierra Madre violated the provisional arrangement governing Philippine resupply missions to Ayungin (Second Thomas) Shoal.
India’s bowler Shivam Dube, right, bowls as umpire Iknow Chabi of Zimbabwe, watches on during the first T20 cricket match between Zimbabwe and India in Harare, Zimbabwe, Thursday, July 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Wonder Mashura)
Social media user pays tribute to the late actor, reveals how he came to her younger brother’s rescue
The Palestinian Authority has increased lobbying to have the historic archaeological site of Sebastia recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site ahead of a debate in South Korea later this month, a move that the Foreign Ministry claimed on Wednesday is politically motivated and posed a threat to the ancient ruins.
When US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Russian Foreign Secretary Sergey Lavrov on Thursday in Manila, on the margins of a summit of Southeast Asian nations, Moscow’s war on Ukraine was officially the top agenda item.
Khurram Parvez, izquierda, un destacado activista de derechos humanos, conversa con el abogado de derechos humanos Parvez Imroz en la oficina de la Coalición de la Sociedad Civil de Jammu y Cachemira, en Srinagar, en la Cachemira bajo control indio, el 25 de agosto de 2020. (Foto AP/Dar Yasin, archivo)
SEOUL, July 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have opened the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) in Washington to facilitate US$150 billion in investment under the bilateral "MASGA" initiative aimed at helping revive the U.S. shipbuilding industry, the trade ministry said Thursday.
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Two former Peking University classmates now stand together on the world’s highest stage for mathematicians
Two former Peking University classmates now stand together on the world’s highest stage for mathematicians
MANILA, Philippines — Palawan’s first reservoir-type irrigation system was inaugurated on Thursday by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., with the goal of helping local farmers mitigate the adverse effects of climate change.
A Union Pacific train travels through Union, Neb., July 31, 2018. (AP Photo/Nati Harnik, File)
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday warned the public against unauthorized assistance for voter certification, emphasizing that registered voters can obtain the document for free.
MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Panfilo "Ping" Lacson on Thursday opposed Vice President Sara Duterte's request for special food arrangements during her impeachment trial in the Senate, as it may violate the government procurement law.
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Australia currently hold the Ashes after a 4-1 win over England during the 2025-26 series
The city will unveil dedicated funds and new offshore yuan channels while allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion start-ups to list on the Star Market
The city will unveil dedicated funds and new offshore yuan channels while allowing pre-profit AI and nuclear fusion start-ups to list on the Star Market
CCTV footage showed the moment a leopard entered a liquor store and attacked a salesman in Rajasthan, north western India.
President Donald Trump allowed emergency declaration to expire because ‘circumstances had changed’, US secretary of state says
Foto entregada por el Departamento de Información y Relaciones Públicas de la Gobernación de Sikkim, que muestra a rescatistas en el túnel en la aldea de Samardung, a unos 40 kilómetros (25 millas) de Gangtok, India, el 22 de julio del 2026. (Departamento de Información y Relaciones Públicas de la Gobernación de Sik…
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Thursday called on North Korea to respond to Seoul's offers for dialogue and join efforts to promote peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula at a regional security forum in Manila, the foreign ministry said.
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Thursday warned candidates of the special elections in Dasmariñas, Cavite not to engage in any campaign activities before the start of campaign period as it can be grounds for disqualification.
MANILA, Philippines — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Thursday that the Trump administration is poised to help end the “senseless war” in Ukraine but acknowledged there is no quick path to a deal, saying diplomacy will require sustained effort and new ideas.
HEARING. Second Congressional Commission on Education Executive Director Karol Mark Yee speaks during a Senate basic education committee hearing on July 23, 2026.
Researchers point to the lack of evidence for any distillation claims, while some highlight Kimi K3’s technical innovations
People from all over India have been ordering food through delivery apps for protesters of the youth-led ‘Cockroach’ movement in New Delhi who have called for the resignation of India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan over examination paper leaks. (AP video/Piyush Nagpal)
As President Xi and President Trump prepare for an expected summit, trade officials are weighing public input on reciprocal duty cuts
As President Xi and President Trump prepare for an expected summit, trade officials are weighing public input on reciprocal duty cuts
Leaders’ commitment to stability holds as China likely views his remarks as domestic political theatre, analysts say