DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Israel’s military said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen towards Israel early Saturday, the first time it had faced fire from that country. The possible entry to the war of the Houthis, who did not immediately acknowledge launching the strike,...
The Philippines has secured its largest-ever loan from the World Bank, with the Washington-based multilateral lender approving $1 billion on Friday, March 27. This funding will support the Philippines Sustainable Agricultural Transformation Project (PSAT), which will be implemented by the...
ISLAMABAD (AP) — As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. Islamabad isn 't often called on to...
VAUX-DE-CERNAY, France (AP) — Group of Seven foreign ministers met on Friday in France to discuss the Russia-Ukraine conflict, with deep divisions apparent over the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, following U.S. President Donald Trump 's repeated complaints that America 's allies have...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Iran and threatened on Friday that its attacks "will escalate and expand" after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed talks on ending the war were going well and gave Tehran more time to open the Strait of Hormuz, though...
BEIJING (AP) — China launched two investigations into U.S. trade practices on Friday, signaling its resolve to push back against President Donald Trump 's tariffs ahead of his visit in May. The Commerce Ministry said the new probes are a response to two investigations announced by Trump...
The World Bank Group (WBG) said it is stepping up support for emerging market (EM) economies like the Philippines, as the ongoing Middle East conflict drives up commodity prices and disrupts global logistics, posing new risks to growth and food security. In a statement on Thursday, March 26, the...
Agentforce World Tour Manila 2026 is a convention run by Salesforce to reveal new research and insight. This year, they highlight workers’ use of AI in their personal lives. According to Salesforce research, 68% of knowledge workers said their personal use of AI has increased the trust they have...
Nine people, including children, have been sickened in an expanding outbreak of E. coli food poisoning tied to raw milk and cheddar cheese made with it from Raw Farm, a Fresno, California, producer, health officials said. Two cases in California were added Thursday to the outbreak first...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Facing a convulsing stock market, President Donald Trump on Thursday moved to buy himself more time and hold off, once again, on carrying out a threat to obliterate Iran’s energy plants over the Islamic Republic 's effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Trump said he...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran and the United States appeared at an impasse Thursday, hardening their positions over ceasefire talks and setting the stage for more potential escalation in the Middle East war as thousands more U.S. troops neared the region. Meanwhile, President Donald...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Treasury Department plans to put President Donald Trump’s signature on all new U.S. paper currency, the agency announced on Thursday. The move would be a first for a sitting president, since traditionally, U.S. paper currency carries the signatures of the Treasury...
