Trump says he’d be ‘disappointed’ if China sends weapons to Iran
PRESIDENT Donald J. Trump said he would be “disappointed” in China if they provided weapons to Iran, repeating assurances he said Xi Jinping had made to him that Beijing would not sell arms to Tehran. Mr. Trump was asked on Wednesday about a report from Reuters that Iran is expected to receive a shipment of […]
Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov
MANILA — US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Thursday that the United States remains prepared to play a “constructive role” in helping bring an end to the war in Ukraine, following talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on the sidelines of an ASEAN gathering in Manila. Speaking after the meeting, Mr. Rubio […]
Sandiganbayan rejects Estrada bid to attend Duterte impeachment trial
The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division denied detained Senator Jose “Jinggoy” P. Ejercito Estrada’s request to attend the Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio, ruling that his participation as a senator-judge was incompatible with his status as a detention prisoner and did not constitute a compelling ground for temporary leave from detention. In a seven-page […]
Climate change, El Niño worsen extreme weather, economic losses, experts warn
Climate experts warned that a strong El Niño developing alongside human-caused global warming is expected to intensify heat waves, droughts, storms, food insecurity, and economic losses worldwide, with vulnerable communities facing some of the most severe impacts. During an online briefing titled “Fuel on Fire: Reporting El Niño and the True Costs of Climate Change” […]
North Korean, Chinese leaders agree to boost ties at Pyongyang summit
SEOUL/BEIJING — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and China’s Xi Jinping agreed to expand cooperation in the areas of politics, economy and culture at a summit in Pyongyang that opened a new chapter in ties, North Korea’s official KCNA news agency said on Tuesday. Making his first visit in seven years to China’s only […]
US House votes for measure that would end Iran war, in blow to Trump
WASHINGTON — The Republican-led US House of Representatives approved a resolution on Wednesday to block President Donald Trump from continuing the war against Iran, reflecting growing concern among members of his party about the three-month-old conflict. The House voted 215 to 208, as four Republicans voted with Democrats in favor of the war powers resolution, […]
Former Thai prime minister Thaksin to be freed after royal pardon
BANGKOK — Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is set to be released from the remainder of his prison sentence under a royal pardon, the country’s justice minister told reporters on Wednesday. Mr. Thaksin, who was released on parole last month after serving eight months in prison, had just over three months remaining on his […]
Group flags ‘forced’ teacher participation in ARAL program
The Teachers’ Dignity Coalition (TDC) said that some teachers are allegedly being “forced” to participate as tutors and contribute funds following the rollout of the Summer Remediation Program (SRP) under the Academic Recovery and Accessible Learning (ARAL) Program. “We received reports that teachers are really being forced to volunteer,” TDC National Chairperson Benjo G. Basas […]
Converge launches 12-MW Pampanga data center
Converge ICT Solutions, Inc. has launched its P5-billion 12-megawatt data center in Angeles, Pampanga which further boosts its data center capacity while also helping position the country as a data center hub. “Amid the ongoing digital revolution, our capabilities must keep pace with emerging technologies. We have focused on building world-class, future-ready facilities so we […]
Eleven held in France over killing of far-right activist
PARIS — Eleven people, including two aides to a French far-left lawmaker, were arrested in France overnight and early on Wednesday on suspicion of involvement in the killing of a far-right activist last weekend in Lyon, according to the Lyon prosecutor’s office, which has opened a murder investigation. Among those arrested were at least one aide […]