
Top News Stories for May 31
Top news stories from America, the Philippines, China and Asia Pacific
Top news stories from America, the Philippines, China and Asia Pacific
Top news stories from America, the Philippines, China and Asia Pacific
Top news stories from America, the Philippines and Asia Pacific
Top news stories from America, the Philippines and Asia Pacific
Top news stories from America, the Philippines and Asia Pacific
Here are three major news stories from America, the Philippines and the Asia Pacific:
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 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 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…
Manila, Philippines – The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) has issued a warning as several areas in Luzon and Visayas experience dangerously high heat index levels, with temperatures soaring up to 45°C. According to PAGASA, Dagupan City, Pangasinan, and Aparri, Cagayan recorded the highest heat index at 45°C, while five other areas—including…