Iran will act firmly, president says, as country is swept by large protests
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DUBAI — Iran must deal decisively with protests which have swept the country after the death in custody of a woman detained…
US sending ‘dangerous signals’ on Taiwan, China tells Blinken
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NEW YORK — China has accused the United States of sending “very wrong, dangerous signals” on Taiwan after the US secretary of…
BSP signals more rate hikes, FX moves to defend peso
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REUTERS The Philippine central bank signaled it will resort to more interest-rate hikes depending on the Federal Reserve’s action, while also considering…
Australia seeks stable ties with ‘great power’ China, minister says
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STOCK PHOTO – Pixabay.com SYDNEY — Australia is aiming for a stable relationship with China despite differences, in particular, on trade, Australia’s…
Poorer nations face rising debt servicing costs in 2024 — report
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PHILIPPINE STAR/ MICHAEL VARCAS LONDON — Some of the nations most vulnerable to climate change face a sharp rise in debt service…
US-led Pacific group to focus on climate, connectivity amid China concerns
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PACIFIC ISLANDS FORUM/FORUMSEC.ORG WASHINGTON — China’s ambitions in the Pacific are a concern for some Pacific Island leaders, White House Indo-Pacific coordinator…
IMF’s board seen backing ‘food shock window,’ aiding Ukraine and others
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WASHINGTON — The board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to approve a new “food shock window” in the next…
Biden, Marcos discuss tensions in South China Sea
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PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the New York Stock Exchange. — OFFICE OF THE PRESS SECRETARY NEW YORK — US President…
Puregold expands campaign for plastic usage reduction
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Puregold store promoting sustainability campaign Walking through the aisles of grocery stores, one patent is that most products are packaged with plastics….
BSP raises key rates to tame inflation
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A wide variety of fish at the Marikina Public Market. — PHILIPPINE STAR/ WALTER BOLLOZOS THE PHILIPPINE central bank raised benchmark interest…