South China Sea: China coast guard hit Philippine ship, Manila says
The Philippines has accused China's coast guard of colliding with a Filipino supply boat in the South China Sea
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Republicans drop Jim Jordan as their House speaker nominee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans abruptly dropped Rep. Jim Jordan on Friday as their nominee for House speaker, making the decision during a closed-door session after the hard-edged ally of Donald Trump failed badly on a third ballot for the gavel.
US military shoots down missiles, drones 'potentially' headed toward Israel
WASHINGTON: With tensions spiking in the Middle East, US forces in the region are facing increasing threats as a Navy warship shot down missiles appearing to head toward Israel Thursday and American bases in Iraq and Syria were repeatedly targeted by drone attacks.
US, EU show united front on Israel, Ukraine
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden and European Union leaders delivered a message of unity Friday (Saturday, Manila time) on the Israel-Hamas and Ukraine wars, despite worries that political paralysis in Washington could hamper US aid for its allies.
Diamondbacks stop bleeding; Astros tie series with Rangers
WASHINGTON — Ketel Marte smacked a bases-loaded single in the ninth inning to drive in the winning run as the Arizona Diamondbacks beat Philadelphia 2-1 on Thursday in the Major League Baseball playoffs.
Harden misses 76ers practice for 'personal reasons'
WASHINGTON – James Harden missed Philadelphia 76ers practice for a second consecutive day on Thursday (Friday, Manila time) for what the NBA club called personal reasons, leaving his status in doubt for next week's season opener.
US vetoes UN reso on Israel war
The United States vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution on Wednesday calling for a “humanitarian pause” in the raging Israel-Hamas conflict as the text did not recognize Israel’s right to defend itself, the US ambassador said.
PeopleAsia’s Women of Style & Substance Awards Night 2023: Stars among men — and women!
The sky had fewer stars the other night because they descended upon the grand ballroom of Raffles & Fairmont in Makati City.