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After more than three horrible months of war in Gaza, Israel’s stated military objectives remain unfulfilled: Hamas is not defeated, the hostages have not been released and the militants who planned the Oct. 7 attacks are still alive. Much of Gaza is destroyed but Israel’s stated war aims remain unfulfilled. …

One of the most severe droughts to ever hit Panama has stirred chaos in the 80-kilometre route, causing a traffic jam of vessels.  Shipping companies already dealing with attacks on vessels in Red Sea. With shipping companies already dealing with disruptions in the Red Sea due to attacks on ships, …

Japan became the fifth country to put a spacecraft on the moon but the probe was not generating solar power, its space agency said, during a mission to prove a “precision” landing technology and revitalize a space program that has suffered setbacks.  U.S., Soviet Union, China and India the only …

North Korea said Friday it has tested a nuclear-capable underwater attack drone in response to a combined naval exercise by South Korea, the United States and Japan this week, as it continues to blame its rivals for raising tensions in the region.  Announcement comes days after dictatorship said it was …

Sen. Jinggoy Estrada speaks to reporters following his acquittal Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, of the plunder charges filed before the Sandiganbayan Fifth Division. (Office of Sen. Jinggoy Estrada/ Rey Javelosa)  The Sandiganbayan has cleared Senator Jinggoy Estrada of plunder charges, but found him guilty of direct and indirect bribery, in …

Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning Vow closer dialog to deal with ‘maritime emergencies’ in Ayungin Chinese and Philippine officials have agreed on the need for closer dialogue to deal with “maritime emergencies” and de-escalate conflict in the South China Sea, including …

Graphics by Philstar.com / Anjilica Andaya This report forms part of Philstar.com’s coverage of influence operations, which involve the spread of false information and propaganda that can mislead, cause confusion and prevent informed understanding and discourse. Read our explainer on influence operations.  MANILA, Philippines — Filipino reporters and a known maritime …

China on Thursday urged the Philippines to stick to its One China policy and stop its “wrong words and deeds” about Taiwan, after Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. criticized Beijing’s foreign ministry spokesperson for “gutter-level talk” in reprimanding President Marcos for congratulating Taiwan’s newly elected leader.  “China will never accept …

MANILA, Philippines – Filipino netizens joined President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in congratulating Taiwan President-Elect Lai Ching-Te, defying China’s warning against the Philippines’ chief executive and standing with Malacanang. President Marcos on Monday, January 15, posted on social media his congratulatory message, simply saying that he is looking forward to “close …

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s position on Palestinian statehood after the Israeli president claimed in a nationally-televised speech that the so-called “two-state solution” is dead.  ‘That has long been his position,’ Trudeau said. ‘We believe in a two-state solution.” Prime Minister Justin Trudeau criticized Benjamin Netanyahu’s position …