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Analysis: Bombing Iran, Trump gambles on force over diplomacy

June 22, 2025, 12:59 PM

Washington, United States—For nearly a half-century the United States has squabbled with Iran's Islamic Republic but the conflict has largely been left in the shadows,...

Pentagon chief warns China ‘preparing’ to use military force in Asia

May 31, 2025, 10:51 AM

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth warned Saturday that China was "credibly preparing" to use military force to upend the balance of power in...

Philippines, Vietnam enhance strategic partnership

May 27, 2025, 11:55 AM

The Philippines and Vietnam are moving toward upgrading their decade-old strategic partnership, with both countries actively discussing a transition to a comprehensive strategic partnership,...

Marcos renews call for SCS Code of Conduct at ASEAN Summit

May 26, 2025, 1:14 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated his call for the urgent adoption of a legally binding Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea,...

PH still supports Timor Leste’s ASEAN membership

May 26, 2025, 12:50 AM

Despite a diplomatic rift over its refusal to extradite accused murderer, former Congressman Arnie Teves, Timor-Leste will continue to receive the Philippines’ support in...

Philippines’ diplomatic engagement with China continues—DFA

April 30, 2025, 9:43 AM

The Philippines has maintained regular diplomatic exchanges with China and will continue to do so despite ongoing issues, including the matter of Taiwan, the...

Japan, Philippines leaders vow to deepen security ties

April 29, 2025, 9:45 PM

Manila, Philippines — The leaders of Japan and the Philippines pledged in Manila on Tuesday to deepen security ties, including increased intelligence sharing, as...

High-level confab of middle-income countries opens in Manila

April 28, 2025, 11:39 AM

The High-Level Conference of Middle-Income Countries (MICs) kicked off its first day in Manila, with the Philippines hosting the event this year – the...

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