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DMW warns OFWs vs. rogue 'balikbayan' box forwarders

MANILA, April 29 -- The Philippine Pavilion at the Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan is becoming a "popular destination" for visitors, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Tuesday. During his bilat... Read More


Pakistan defence minister Khawaja Asif's X handle 'withheld' in India after Pahalgam attack

India, April 29 -- The Indan government on Tuesday blocked the X account of Pakistani defence minister Khawaja Asif in the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, most tourists.... Read More


'Victory is our moral duty': Ambassador Huckabee vows unwavering support for Israel in first public speech

Tel Aviv, April 29 -- In his first public speech in Jerusalem since taking office a week ago, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee received multiple standing ovations during his address at the JNS ... Read More


Fakhrul not keen on IG decision to allow humanitarian corridor for Rakhine

Thakurgaon, April 29 -- Criticising the government's unilateral decision to allow a humanitarian corridor for the displaced Rohingyas from Arakan without consulting all political parties, BNP Secretar... Read More


'I accuse guterres, UNRWA of enabling terrorism': Israeli Foreign Minister

Tel Aviv, April 29 -- As legal proceedings at the International Court of Justice resumed on Monday addressing the war against Hamas, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar condemned the hearing, callin... Read More


PBBM, Japan FM tackle 'better solutions' to US tariffs

MANILA, April 29 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba on Tuesday discussed "better solutions" to counter the economic impact of the tariffs imposed by the Un... Read More


Vietnam's trade counsellors believe in opportunities amid tariff challenges

Hanoi, April 29 -- Representatives of Vietnam's trade offices abroad have highlighted opportunities and give recommendations for Vietnamese businesses to navigate tariff-related challenges and promote... Read More


On Trump's 100th day in office, Michelle Obama says fear for immigrants, people of colour keeps her 'up all night'

New Delhi, April 29 -- Former First Lady Michelle Obama has said in a podcast that she fears for immigrants and people of colour, saying they are being targeted in the United States following policy c... Read More


Ishiba seeks continued PH-Japan unity vs coercion in regional waters

MANILA, April 29 -- Visiting Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru on Tuesday called for continued coordination between Japan and the Philippines to counter coercive tactics in the East and South Chi... Read More


The spectator sport of finding love: China's livestreamed dating revolution

SHANGHAI, April 29 -- In a remarkable evolution of dating culture, young Chinese singles are turning their search for love into a participatory spectator event through livestreamed video chatrooms. T... Read More