Philippines exploring deeper cooperation with Taiwan to protect cables
The Philippines is exploring deeper cooperation with Taiwan on protecting undersea cables and addressing grey-zone activity despite Manila’s one-China policy.
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow Big Bend border wall construction
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow border wall construction in Big Bend National Park, challenging a judge's halt over environmental concerns.
Commentary: 'Made in Europe' label is wearing thin while Asia does the stitching
Europe's "Made in" labels lose credibility as luxury production increasingly shifts to Asian factories, undermining origin claims.
North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready within days
Kim Yo Jong warned South Korea that anti-Seoul border loudspeakers will be on standby within days, threatening a “horrible” situation if interference continues and risking renewed border tensions.
Nasdaq leads Wall Street gains as SpaceX, Super Micro boost AI sentiment
Nasdaq led Wall Street gains as SpaceX's first profit and Super Micro's strong forecast boosted AI sentiment, easing worries about AI spending.
Senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh enters race for UN chief
Senior UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has entered the race for UN secretary-general, pledging to restore the UN as a global problem-solver amid a contested selection process.
Venezuela to attract investors after elections, Branson says
Richard Branson said Venezuela will attract more foreign investment once it holds elections and establishes legal certainty, but investors are currently waiting for clearer rules.
Lawmakers say US briefing showed Russia targeting Democrats with misinformation
US lawmakers said Russia is waging a misinformation campaign targeting Democrats in November's midterm elections, similar to previous election interference efforts.
Russia frees retired US schoolteacher in goodwill gesture as Putin meets Witkoff
Russia freed retired US teacher Stephen Hubbard, 74, after Putin met US envoy Witkoff, who called talks constructive and said more US-Russia-Ukraine discussions are planned.
Russia 'ready' to resume trilateral talks but cool on Ukraine deal
Russia says it is ready for trilateral talks but remains lukewarm on a Ukraine deal.
Commercial income powers Europe's richest clubs as financial divide widens, study shows
Europe's top clubs now earn 49% from commercial income, widening the financial gap as the richest grow faster, a study shows.
Over 3,000 taxpayers made false claims for employment expenses; IRAS warns of misleading tax advice
IRAS warns over 3,000 taxpayers made false employment expense claims, citing misleading tax advice circulating. Taxpayers must ensure claims are valid and substantiated.