PH ties with US ‘at its best’ now, says envoy
The envoy also said that it is the goal of his second cousin Marcos Jr. to increase economic ties with countries like the US.
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21 Chinese military aircraft enter Taiwan Air Defence Zone amid Pelosi’s visit
In response, Taiwan scrambled a combat air patrol, sent radio warnings, and deployed defence missile systems to track the Chinese military planes.
US interest rate hikes unlikely to trigger another financial crisis in Southeast Asia
While pressure on exchange rates and bond yields is likely to persist over the coming months, evidence indicates that many Asean economies are better prepared.
Despite China warnings, Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan today
News reports said the US House of Representatives Speaker would stay the night in Taiwan and visit Parliament tomorrow.
Al Qaeda leader Zawahiri killed in US drone strike in Afghanistan: Biden
Zawahiri, an Egyptian surgeon who had a $25 million bounty on his head, helped coordinate the Sept 11, 2001, attacks.
‘Indo-Pacific’ plan lacks substance
For all the high-sounding rhetoric, the IPEF is not an economic initiative, nor is it open or connected.
Blinken calls on China, ASEAN countries to hold Myanmar accountable
The US Secretary of State urged both to put pressure on Myanmar's rulers to return to democracy.
From chocolates to chips to nuclear warheads
In the face of North Korea's growing nuclear threat, the two Koreas and the US should restart talks in Panmunjom.
The Quad summit move agenda forward
While the US has been keen to gather the Quad to support Ukraine, India remains lukewarm to this.
Open lines of communication important: Sullivan, Jiechi
A senior US official said the talks lasted 4½ hours and were “candid, in-depth, substantive and productive”.