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Guterres says vital to retain UN force in Lebanon after mission ends
UN chief Antonio Guterres proposes up to 5,500 UNIFIL personnel to monitor the Lebanon ceasefire and support armed forces.
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Second case of suspected Ebola negative in Brazil
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US court blocks Pentagon from removing transgender troops, for now
The Israeli defence ministry condemns the move as politically driven, accusing France of a troubling policy pattern in recent years.
Union leaders threaten to summon ‘millions’ of teachers during the tournament unless pay and pension demands are met.
Rights groups warn the measures could normalise immigration raids and expand offshore detention in prison-like facilities.
The European Commission discussed the proposal with EU envoys as a possible part of its next Russia sanctions package.
Southeast Asia
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Asean already facing job crunch, bloc must beef up resilience
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Philippine senator Estrada surrenders after arrest order in plunder case
The exports generated nearly US$30.7 billion, enabling the sector to post the trade surplus despite stronger import growth.
SOUTH EAST ASIA
Philippines seeks to build govt oil stockpile
The outbreak of war sent pump prices soaring to record highs and forced President Ferdinand Marcos to declare a state of national energy emergency.
Filipino President Ferdinand Marcos said the partnership is becoming more important amid growing regional uncertainty and geopolitical fragmentation.
Japan and the Philippines plan to launch maritime border delimitation talks, in areas that overlap with claims by China.