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ASEAN Must Uphold Rule of Law Amid Rising Unilateral Actions, Says Philippines’ Foreign Secretary

The Philippines has urged Southeast Asian nations to remain committed to restraint and international law as growing unilateral actions and regional tensions threaten stability and the global rules-based order. Speaking at the first major closed-door ASEAN foreign ministers’ meetings of the year in Cebu, Philippine...

China Nears Completion of $10 Billion Pinglu Canal to Boost Southeast Asia Trade

China is close to completing the Pinglu Canal, a major infrastructure project designed to strengthen trade links between its inland regions and Southeast Asia. The 134-kilometre canal connects Nanning in Guangxi province to the Beibu Gulf, providing landlocked southwestern provinces with direct access...

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Bank of England Keeps Rates at 3.75% as Consumer Inflation Expectations Remain Elevated

The Bank of England has held interest rates unchanged at 3.75%, with some policymakers expressing concern that consumer inflation expectations remain elevated despite falling actual inflation. This disconnect is influencing the debate about the pace of future rate cuts. The monetary policy committee's 5-4 vote showed division over whether high inflation expectations warrant caution about easing. Megan Greene, voting to hold rates, specifically highlighted consumers'...

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Trump Reinforces Middle East Military Position With USS Gerald R Ford Sailing Orders

Donald Trump has authorized the USS Gerald R Ford to transit from Caribbean waters to the Middle East, reinforcing American military positioning as negotiations with...

Russia-Ukraine-US Abu Dhabi Negotiations: Peace Summit Addresses Territorial Disputes

The international diplomatic community watches closely as Russia, Ukraine, and the United States prepare for crucial peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi on February 4-5. This...

Carney Battles US Influence in Canadian Separatist Movements

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is battling United States influence in Canadian separatist movements, demanding respect for sovereignty following explosive revelations of meetings between American...

Technology

Anthropic Achieves $380 Billion Valuation in Record-Breaking Funding

The artificial intelligence startup Anthropic has completed a $30 billion funding round that values the company at $380 billion, more than twice its September valuation...

Advanced Security Mode Puts WhatsApp Users in Control

In a major security update, WhatsApp has introduced Strict Account Settings, offering users powerful protection against sophisticated cyber threats. The feature provides comprehensive defense through...

Educational System Adaptation Critical as AI Reshapes Skill Demands

Educational institutions face mounting pressure to adapt curricula and approaches as artificial intelligence fundamentally changes which skills the labor market values. Traditional educational pathways designed...

Sports

England Regroup to Deliver Series-Leveling Performance

England regrouped after an opening loss to deliver a series-leveling performance in the second ODI. Sri Lanka were restricted to 219 after England’s bowlers kept scoring in check on a difficult surface. Adil Rashid played a central role, denying Sri Lanka any momentum during his spell. Joe Root’s steady 75 anchored the chase, helping England manage the conditions effectively. England completed the chase with five wickets in hand,...

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