Filipino Journalists Continue to Face Attacks Despite ‘Improved’ Media Situation – The Diplomat
The Philippine government celebrated the country’s improved ranking in Reporters Without Borders (RSF)’s latest World Press Freedom Index, but local...
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Voters brave long lines, extreme heat
(UPDATE) MILLIONS of Filipinos braved long lines and soaring temperatures Monday to vote in a midterm election seen as choosing...
India engaged with China on germanium export restrictions, embassy says
India is engaging with the Chinese government to navigate export restrictions on germanium, a critical mineral that is used in...
Pakistan must get rid of its “terrorist infrastructure”, India PM Modi says
NEW DELHI - Pakistan will have to get rid of its "terrorist infrastructure" if it wants to be "saved", Indian...
Japan’s megabanks to remain buoyed by BOJ’s long game to hike rates
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Mizuho Financial Group and Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group will detail how much the Bank of Japan’s...
China, US reduce majority of tariffs, KMT slams ‘denial of history’: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of...
US-China tariff truce gives Asia time and space to reset
The US and China have agreed to sharply lower tariffs for the next 90 days, offering a crucial pause in...
Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Trumpian Worldview – The Diplomat
Tragedy and major events have dominated headlines across Southeast Asia and beyond in recent months, including the civil war and...
Comelec chief blames ‘extreme heat’ for ballot rejections
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines — The extreme heat and high humidity across the country disrupted voting in several areas Monday, affecting...
U.S. President Donald Trump visiting Gulf Arab states while crises flare in Gaza and Iran
On his trip this week to the Middle East, U.S. President Donald Trump will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the...
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