5 h. ago Can the Philippines’ become China’s ‘plus one’ amid South China Sea tensions?

The Philippines’ economic zones chief says Manila is being eyed as ‘the next preferred destination’ for China’s ‘plus-one’ strategy for firms dodging US tariffs.

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12 h. ago Is Sara Duterte reinventing herself for a 2028 Philippine presidential run?

Showcasing a kinder image to overseas Filipinos, Sara Duterte-Carpio appears to be positioning herself for a future presidential bid.

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27 h. ago PLA ‘on high alert’ in South China Sea, warns Manila over naval drills with US, Japan

PLA’s Southern Theatre Command conducted ‘routine patrol’, spokesman says, as Philippines and Japan hold naval drills with treaty ally US.

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28 h. ago US playing up 'Russia,China threat' in Greenland reflects geopolitical calculus: Chinese expert

US playing up 'Russia,China threat' in Greenland reflects geopolitical calculus: Chinese expert  Global Times

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33 h. ago Concerns raised over Hong Kong pupils sneaking out to club on mainland China trip

Education Bureau ‘highly concerned’ after Douyin clip shows Hong Kong students sneaking out after dark to party at nightclub in Meizhou.

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35 h. ago China teen boy aids in home birth, guided by paramedics over phone after mum’s waters break

Youngster remains calm as mother goes into labour, online observers praise boy but ask why he was left alone with her at such a time.

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35 h. ago China boy aids in home birth, paramedics give phone help as mum’s waters break

China boy aids in home birth, paramedics give phone help as mum’s waters break  South China Morning Post

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36 h. ago With Duterte’s downfall, will Marcos face an election backlash in the Philippines?

Ex-president Duterte is behind bars in The Hague and his daughter is fighting for political survival. But don’t discount a comeback in 2028.

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39 h. ago Utah bans fluoride in drinking water, becoming first US state to do so

The move is opposed by dentists and health organisations, who warn it will lead to medical problems.

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43 h. ago Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines, US and Japan stage joint naval drills off disputed South China Sea shoal  The Associated Press

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50 h. ago China's 'Monster Ship' Puts on Show of Force Near US Treaty Ally

China's 'Monster Ship' Puts on Show of Force Near US Treaty Ally  Newsweek

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52 h. ago Beijing says Philippines should not start conflict in South China Sea

Beijing says Philippines should not start conflict in South China Sea  Arab News

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52 h. ago Philippines pulls Asean card on East Timor over extradition row. Will it work?

Manila is seeking the extradition of Arnolfo Teves Jnr, a former politician, who is facing murder and other charges.

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54 h. ago Taiwan dismisses China complaint about collision of navy ship, trawler

Taiwan dismisses China complaint about collision of navy ship, trawler  Reuters

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55 h. ago US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says

US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ on China, Hegseth says  Al Jazeera English

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56 h. ago Hegseth says US, Philippines must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to tackle China threat

The US defence chief told Philippine President Marcos that deterrence was needed in the South China Sea due to Beijing’s actions.

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56 h. ago Trump’s defence chief says US, Manila must stand ‘shoulder to shoulder’ to deter China threat

During a visit to the Philippines, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed alliance, deterring Beijing’s ‘aggression’ in the South China Sea.

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3 d. ago Malaysia’s sewage reveals hidden drug labs with fentanyl traces detected

Police use new test kit and waste water analysis to speed up drug detection and boost enforcement efforts.

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3 d. ago The Perfect Storm: Steel Tariffs, 25% Auto Tariffs, China Ship Fees

The Perfect Storm: Steel Tariffs, 25% Auto Tariffs, China Ship Fees  Forbes

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3 d. ago Is the ‘China threat’ the last thing keeping Trump’s US and the rest of the West together?

As ‘America first’ pressures G7 unity, Western moves to divert Washington’s hostility could be short-lived if US-China relations improve.

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