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In the Philippines, Blinken Vows to Strengthen Military Ties: Against a backdrop of rising regional tensions with China, the U.S. secretary of state reaffirmed ...
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In the Philippines, Blinken Vows to Strengthen Military Ties
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Blinken hails 'strong' US-Philippine alliance in talks with Marcos: MANILA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Philippine President ...
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In the Philippines, Blinken Vows to Strengthen Military Ties: Against a backdrop of rising regional tensions with China, the U.S. secretary of state reaffirmed ...
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In the Philippines, Blinken Vows to Strengthen Military Ties
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Blinken hails 'strong' US-Philippine alliance in talks with Marcos: MANILA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Philippine President ...
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Taiwan tension underscores importance of Philippines-U.S. ties, says Marcos: The volatile geopolitical situation and fallout from U.S. House speaker Nancy ...
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Taiwan tension underscores importance of Philippines-U.S. ties ...
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Blinken commits U.S. to defending Philippines against armed attacks: MANILA (Reuters)--- Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured the Philippines on ...
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Blinken commits U.S. to defending Philippines against armed attacks
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Blinken leads awarding of offshore wind study grant to PH clean energy firm: Under the grant, Aboitiz will conduct a feasibility study to develop offshore wind ...
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Blinken leads awarding of offshore wind study grant to PH clean energy ...
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DFA: Talks on fertilizer supply ongoing with US: Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo said he is heeding the call of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr ...
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DFA: Talks on fertilizer supply ongoing with US
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PH urges US to develop local vaxx production industry: The DFA credited the US for giving the Philippines some 33.6 million doses of COVID-19 vaccines
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PH urges US to develop local vaxx production industry
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LOOK: Blinken leads turnover of COVID-19 aid to PH: DOH officer-in-charge Maria Rosario Vergeire said the COVID aid 'equates to massive improvement' in the ...
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LOOK: Blinken leads turnover of COVID-19 aid to PH
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Blinken vows to help PH secure maritime domain: During a press briefing in Manila, Blinken warned China that any attack to Filipino assets and armed forces in ...
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Blinken vows to help PH secure maritime domain
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Philippines-US finalizing Marcos-Biden meeting in US: 'The issue is when that visit will take place, which would depend on the schedule of both presidents ...
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Philippines-US finalizing Marcos-Biden meeting in US
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Marcos greets US Secretary of State Blinken with welcoming arms: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at Malacanang ...
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Marcos greets US Secretary of State Blinken with welcoming arms
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Marcos: Mutual Defense Treaty in 'constant evolution': Blinken assured Marcos that the United States is committed to keeping its Mutual Defense Treaty with the ...
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Marcos: Mutual Defense Treaty in 'constant evolution'
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Marcos meets with US State Secretary Blinken: Blinken's visit signifies the United States' commitment as an ally to the Philippines, the US Embassy said in an ...
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Marcos meets with US State Secretary Blinken
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US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in the Philippines: The US Embassy in Manila confirmed Blinken's arrival on Friday night
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US Secretary of State Blinken arrives in the Philippines
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In the Philippines, it’s ‘so hot you can’t breathe’ as heat index touches 47 degrees Celsius
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US 'not involved in any offensive operation' after Israel carries retaliatory attacks against Iran
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Sara Duterte to Liza Marcos: Your feelings have nothing to do with my duties as VP
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Sara Duterte to Liza Marcos: Your feelings have nothing to do with my ...
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Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit: After months of inaction, Secretary of State Antony Blinken is poised to bar U.S ...
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Netanyahu Resists U.S. Plan to Cut Off Aid to Israeli Military Unit
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia : The U.S. secretary of state is on his second visit to China in a year, but progress on ...
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Blinken will urge China to stop sending military supplies to Russia
Quick Glance: Blinken Discusses Key Issues with China
  • USA and China discuss global conflicts and tensions in Shanghai and Beijing.

  • Discussions on Russia, Ukraine, Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea.

  • Calls for China to exert influence on Iran and maintain stability in the region.

  • Disputes over human rights, synthetic opioids, and illegal activities.
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Quiboloy on the run, but cash keeps coming as gifts for his 74th birthday: Doomsday preacher Apollo Quiboloy marks his birthday on April 25 for the first time as ...
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Quiboloy on the run, but cash keeps coming as gifts for his 74th birthday
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US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in apparent message to China
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US sends land-attack missile system to Philippines for exercises in ...
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What is Israel’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, and why could it face U.S. aid cuts?: Secretary of State Antony Blinken is expected to cut military aid to Israel’s ...
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Quick Glance: Netanyahu Vows to Fight Sanctions on Army Battalions
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated on April 21 that he would oppose sanctions being imposed on any Israeli military units for alleged rights violations, following reports of Washington planning such a move.

  • The United States announced on April 19 a new series of sanctions related to Israeli settlers in the West Bank, signaling growing frustration with Netanyahu's policies, who relies on settler parties for his coalition government.

  • War Cabinet Minister Benny Gantz, a former Chief of Armed Forces and centrist, mentioned in a statement on April 21 that he had spoken with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, urging him to reconsider the issue.

  • Blinken mentioned on April 19 that he had made 'determinations' regarding accusations of Israel violating a set of US laws prohibiting military assistance to individuals or security force units committing gross human rights violations.
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Marcos says U.S., Japan deal will change South China Sea dynamic: WASHINGTON/MANILA (Reuters) -- A cooperation agreement by the Philippines ...
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Marcos says U.S., Japan deal will change South China Sea dynamic
Quick Glance: Biden emphasizes US support for Philippines and Japan
  • President Joe Biden reinforced the unwavering U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies.

  • The Philippines and China have faced repeated confrontations in the disputed South China Sea.

  • The White House highlighted the significance of the first-ever trilateral summit with Japan and the Philippines as a response to China's attempts at "intimidation".

  • The United States, the United Kingdom, and Japan announced joint military exercises in the Indo-Pacific for 2025.
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India to deliver BrahMos missile to Philippines, India's first major defence export deal
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India to deliver BrahMos missile to Philippines, India's first major ...
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions on military unit
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Blinken says no ‘double standard’ for Israel ahead of expected sanctions ...
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives in China for key meetings
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Blinken expected to deliver strong warning on Russia support as he arrives ...
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Netanyahu angry: USA apparently planning sanctions against Israeli battalion: Some time ago, a battalion of the Israeli armed forces was targeted by the US State ...
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Netanyahu angry: USA apparently planning sanctions against Israeli ...
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Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S. Arms Keep Flowing
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Months Ago State Dept. Panel Exposed Israeli Units’ Rights Abuses, But U.S ...
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US Commander Warns China Is Fast Becoming More Aggressive in Region: China is rapidly becoming more aggressive in its rhetoric and actions across Asia ...
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US Commander Warns China Is Fast Becoming More Aggressive in Region
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion: Israeli officials said they are highly concerned it could lead to more sanctions on other ...
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Israel presses the U.S. to reconsider sanctions against IDF battalion
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Philippines, New Zealand eye forces deal, share concern over South China Sea: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister ...
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Philippines, New Zealand eye forces deal, share concern over South China ...
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FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late': The message was reiterated in both French and Hebrew. Tagged on the post were US Secretary of ...
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FM Israel Katz: 'Stop Iran before it's too late'
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Blinken Hasn't Ended Aid for Israeli Military Units Tied to Killings, Rapes | Common Dreams
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Blinken Has Not Sanctioned Israeli Units Linked to Killings, Rapes Despite Staff Recommendations
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Blinken Has Not Sanctioned Israeli Units Linked to Killings ...
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Blinken planning to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend: U.S. officials say Blinken is also considering traveling to Israel.
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Blinken planning to visit Saudi Arabia this weekend
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It all started with ‘bangag’: How rift between Liza Marcos, Sara Duterte began: First Lady Liza Marcos draws the line on former president Duterte accusing her ...
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It all started with ‘bangag’: How rift between Liza Marcos ...
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Elon Musk's Earnings Call Was a Marketing Master Class: On the wild earnings call yesterday. Plus: A new approach to drug discovery.
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Elon Musk's Earnings Call Was a Marketing Master Class
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Twelve militants killed in southern Philippines: Army: Twelve militants have been killed in the southern Philippines during a gun battle with security forces ...
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Twelve militants killed in southern Philippines: Army
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US warns China not to aid Russia's war efforts | Blinken to raise concerns during China visit
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US warns China not to aid Russia's war efforts | Blinken to raise ...
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What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?: The Philippines' largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China's growing power ...
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What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?
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Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of abuses: Report says Blinken to target Netzah Yehuda battalion for violence against West Bank ...
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Israel aghast as US said poised to sanction IDF unit with history of ...
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Philippines wins breakthrough at summit with Japan, U.S., experts say: TOKYO/MANILA -- Soon after a trilateral summit at the White House, the Philippine coast ...
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Philippines wins breakthrough at summit with Japan, U.S., experts say
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Blinken to Jewish leaders: Escalation with Iran is not in U.S. or Israel's interests
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Blinken to Jewish leaders: Escalation with Iran is not in U.S ...
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Street food sensation Diwata, arrested: Food sensation Diwata or Deo Balbuena in real life was arrested due to slight physical injuries filed against him in 2018 ...
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Street food sensation Diwata, arrested
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China wants to respond “firmly” to major US maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific: The USA is increasing military and economic pressure before Foreign Minister Blinken's ...
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China wants to respond “firmly” to major US maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific
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A Warm Welcome for Japan’s Kishida in Washington: Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida addressed the U.S. Congress and met the president of the Philippines. However ...
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A Warm Welcome for Japan’s Kishida in Washington
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Blinken says he’s made decision on Israeli human rights violations in West Bank: Israeli security units are accused of human rights violations ...
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Blinken says he’s made decision on Israeli human rights violations in West ...
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Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing: The Biden administration is unlikely to ease high-level travel warnings for China unless the ...
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Blinken to raise risks for American travelers on trip to Beijing
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Carlos Yulo back home after FIG World Cup victory: Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo arrived in the Philippines on Monday after his successful campaign in the 2024 ...
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Carlos Yulo back home after FIG World Cup victory
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Inspired by New Zealand leader, Marcos Jr. orders fast food: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday shared to the public his "delicious Jollibee dinner ...
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Inspired by New Zealand leader, Marcos Jr. orders fast food
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Emir of Qatar begins Asia tour with state visit to Philippines: DUBAI: The Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad began his state visit to Manila ...
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Emir of Qatar begins Asia tour with state visit to Philippines
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Marcos lands on Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2024' list: President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. was among Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People of 2024 ...
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Marcos lands on Time's '100 Most Influential People of 2024' list
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Philippines Skips China’s Navy Forum Coinciding With US Drills - Bloomberg: The Philippines won’t be showing up at the gathering in China this week of the ...
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Philippines Skips China’s Navy Forum Coinciding With US Drills - Bloomberg
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Philippine gov’t will not turn in Duterte to ICC, says Marcos: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his administration won't recognize an International ...
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Philippine gov’t will not turn in Duterte to ICC, says Marcos
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What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?: The Philippines’ largest island has become the focus of U.S. and Japanese attempts to counter China’s growing power ...
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What’s in the Philippines’ Luzon Corridor?
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Marcos Questions ‘Secret’ Duterte Deal with China on South China Sea: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said a “gentleman’s agreement” made by his ...
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Marcos Questions ‘Secret’ Duterte Deal with China on South China Sea
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Duterte: I'm not in opposition or against Marcos: Duterte's statement last Wednesday was in contrast to several speeches he has given, where he took aim at ...
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Duterte: I'm not in opposition or against Marcos
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Blinken visits Beijing: Now the US wants to sanction Chinese banks: The threat from Washington is already affecting payment transactions between Russia and China ...
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Blinken visits Beijing: Now the US wants to sanction Chinese banks
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Biden says U.S. support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations
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Biden says U.S. support for Philippines, Japan defense ...
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Malacañang flags deepfake audio of Marcos ordering military attack : The fake audio comes in the lead up to military exercises in the West Philippine Sea under ...
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Malacañang flags deepfake audio of Marcos ordering military attack 
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US: There’s a serious hostage deal on the table, ball is in Hamas's court: “Hamas could move forward with this immediately and get a ceasefire that would ...
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US: There’s a serious hostage deal on the table, ball is in Hamas's ...