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Politics

Southeast Asian leaders meet in Manila to address U.S. trade disruptions

Southeast Asian leaders are meeting in Manila to discuss trade disruptions exacerbated by new U.S. tariffs, which could negatively impact their economies. Despite recent growth in U.S. imports from the region...

Al Jazeera · 5 hours ago · 2 min read

Crime & Justice

Philippine court orders arrest of US-wanted preacher Apollo Quiboloy

A Philippine court has ordered the arrest of Apollo Quiboloy, a jailed preacher wanted in the U.S. for child sex trafficking, moving forward with extradition proceedings. This follows a formal U.S. request and...

Al Jazeera · 5 hours ago · 2 min read

Environment

Typhoons strike East Asia, causing fatalities amid severe El Niño conditions

Recent powerful typhoons have struck East Asia, causing fatalities and significant damage due to the intensified conditions from the current severe El Niño. This year's extreme weather patterns are producing...

BBC World News · 9 days ago · 2 min read

Religion & Faith

Filipino families honor deceased loved ones during All Saints’ Day gatherings

On All Saints' and All Souls' Days, Filipino families gather at cemeteries to honor deceased loved ones, blending Catholicism with indigenous customs through prayers, meals, and grave decorations. With around...

Crux Now · 12 days ago · 1 min read