Amazon launches two test satellites
WASHINGTON—Amazon launched two satellites on Friday as part of its plan to deliver the internet from space and compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink service.
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Philippines defending territory, not seeking trouble in South China Sea: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr
MANILA: The Philippines will put up a strong defence of its territory and the rights of its fishermen and is not looking for trouble, its president said on Friday, as a row simmers with China over access to a strategic South China Sea Shoal. The Philippine coastguard this week said had cut a 300-m (980-ft) floating barrier installed by China that blocked access to the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal, an area Beijing has controlled for over a decade.
Dick Butkus, HOF Chicago Bears linebacker, dies at age 80
CHICAGO (AP) — A photo of Dick Butkus sneering behind his facemask filled the cover of Sports Illustrated’s 1970 NFL preview, topped by the headline, “The Most Feared Man in the Game.” Opponents who wound up on the business end of his bone-rattling hits could testify that wasn’t an exaggeration.
Musk's X strips headlines from news links
PARIS, France — Elon Musk's social media platform X has stripped headlines from news articles shared by users, in a move likely to further worsen relations with media groups.
Musk’s X strips headlines from news links
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has stripped headlines from news articles shared by users, in a move likely to further worsen relations with media groups.
Expanded security cooperation
For the longest time, we have maintained close defense and security cooperation mostly with the United States, courtesy of the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty and the Military Bases Agreement.
Press Release - Jinggoy files resolution commending Filipina peace negotiator for winning Magsaysay Award
SENATOR Jinggoy Ejercito Estrada has filed Senate Resolution No. 780 congratulating and commending Filipina peace negotiator Miriam Coronel-Ferrer for being named one of this year's Ramon Magsaysay Awardees.
McCarthy axed as US House Speaker
WASHINGTON—Kevin McCarthy was axed Tuesday as speaker of the US House of Representatives in a brutal, historic rebellion by far-right Republicans accusing him of a string of broken promises and furious at his cooperation with Democrats.