Top News Stories for May 27
Top news stories from America, the Philippines and Asia Pacific
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Top News Stories for Monday, May 26
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Top News Stories For Sunday, May 25
ASEAN Urges Unity Amid US Tariff Hikes Southeast Asian nations are calling for stronger economic integration to counter the impact of US-imposed tariffs, which range from 10% to 49%. Malaysian Foreign Minister Mohamad Hasan emphasized the need for unity during the ASEAN foreign ministers’ summit, highlighting the ongoing US-China trade war’s disruption of global production…
The Case Against National Injunctions
The increasing use of national injunctions by federal district judges is a troubling trend that threatens the balance of powers in the U.S. judicial system. Traditionally, district judges preside over cases within their geographic jurisdiction, ruling on matters that affect only the parties before them. However, in recent years, some judges have taken it upon…
PH Military Rejects China’s Claim Over Ayungin Shoal
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) firmly rejected China’s assertion that a recent resupply mission to Ayungin Shoal required Chinese permission. The AFP clarified that the mission was lawful and conducted within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone, in accordance with international law. China’s Ministry of National Defense had claimed that the mission was “supervised”…
ASEAN Maritime Security Dialogue Held in Manila
ASEAN member states gathered in Manila for a maritime security dialogue, focusing on maintaining a rules-based order in the South China Sea. The discussions involved academics, policymakers, and maritime experts. The dialogue emphasized the importance of strategic autonomy, with ASEAN nations expressing their desire to address maritime security without external influence from major powers like…
Comelec Proclaims Senate Winners as Political Dynasties Dominate 2025 Race
Manila, Philippines – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has officially proclaimed the 12 winning senators of the 2025 midterm elections, with familiar political names securing key seats in the upper chamber. Election Results Senator Bong Go leads the race, topping the polls with 27.12 million votes, securing a second consecutive term. Former Senator Bam Aquino…
Supreme Court Skeptical of Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Plan
Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on former President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to restrict birthright citizenship. While the court appeared hesitant to allow the policy to take effect, justices debated whether lower courts should have the power to block presidential orders nationwide. Trump’s order, signed on his first…
Germany and the Philippines Sign Defense Agreement Amid West Philippine Sea Tensions
Berlin, Germany – The Philippines and Germany have officially signed a defense cooperation agreement, strengthening military ties as Manila seeks to bolster its alliances amid ongoing tensions in the West Philippine Sea. The agreement, signed by Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius, expands cooperation between the two nations in…
Rodrigo Duterte Wins Davao City Mayoral Race Despite ICC Detention
Davao City, Philippines – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has secured a landslide victory in the Davao City mayoral race, despite being detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. A Landslide Win According to preliminary election results, Duterte received over 600,000 votes, nearly eight times more than his closest rival, Karlo Nograles….
