On June 22, President Donald Trump confirmed that U.S. forces had executed precision airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking a historic escalation in the Middle East. The strikes, coordinated with Israeli intelligence, were described by Trump as having “obliterated” Iran’s nuclear infrastructure. The move comes after weeks of Iranian missile attacks on…
Governments across the Asia-Pacific region scrambled to assess the fallout from the U.S. strikes on Iran, with energy security and trade stability topping the list of concerns. Japan and Australia issued statements urging calm while quietly activating contingency plans to secure oil reserves and reroute shipping lanes. The Philippines, still reeling from internal political tensions,…
China’s Foreign Ministry issued a sharp rebuke of the U.S. airstrikes on Iran, calling them “a reckless violation of international law” and warning of “unpredictable consequences” for global stability. The statement came hours after President Trump confirmed the destruction of three Iranian nuclear sites in a coordinated operation with Israel. Beijing’s response was swift and…
HEALTH FDA’s HIV Shot Raises Cost, Ethics Questions In a landmark decision, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the world’s first biannual injectable for HIV prevention. Advocates call it a breakthrough in public health, citing its ability to reduce the burden of daily medication. But not everyone is applauding. Conservative health policy experts raise…
Speaking from Melbourne, Australia, Vice President Sara Duterte issued a scathing critique of the Marcos administration’s foreign policy, warning that the Philippines is “not ready for war” and lacks a coherent strategic direction. Her remarks came amid rising tensions in the Middle East and growing concerns over the Philippines’ alignment with U.S. military interests. Duterte’s…
