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“Ugly oaf” – Philippine Government launches a tirade on China

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“China, my friend, how politely can I put it? Let me see…GET THE F*** OUT.”

A Philippine government official has unleashed a tirade on China in a recent Tweet. And no, it was not the President.

Philippine Foreign Minister Teodoro Locsin told China via a tweet that they are not helping their ‘friends’.

The tweet said China is like “an ugly oaf forcing your attention on a handsome guy that wants to be your friend.”

The tweet also called for China to remove its vessels from the EEZ in a rather expletive manner:

The tweet follows Manila’s protests over “illegal” Chinese boats inside the Philippines 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ).

The EEZ stands for ‘Exclusive Economic Zone.’ It is a 200-mile area of the South China Sea bordering the Philippines.

Previously, Duterte has played to China’s favour in exchange for promises of billions in investment, aid and loans.

Despite the harsh tweet, Duterte says he still considers China “a good friend”.

Last week he said: “There are things that are not really subject to a compromise.

Tweet comes after ‘Illegal’ Chinese boats enter Philippine exclusive economic zone

China claims almost the entire South China Sea, which transports about US$3 trillion worth of goods each year.

In a statement on Monday, the Philippine foreign ministry also accused China’s coast guard of “shadowing, blocking, dangerous manoeuvres, and radio challenges of the Philippine coast guard vessels.”

Philippine officials believe the Chinese vessels are manned by militia.

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FILE PHOTO: China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Philippine’s Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr., bump their elbows during a meeting in Manila, Philippines January 16, 2021. Francis Malasig/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

This comes after protests in the Philippines over Chinese leadership

As of April 26, the Philippines had filed 78 diplomatic protests to China. This comes since President Rodrigo Duterte took office in 2016 as shown by foreign ministry data.

Marie Yvette Banzon-Abalos is the executive director for strategic communications at the Phillipino foreign ministry. Abalos said their increasingly harsh statement reflects China’s increasing brazeness..

“Our statements are stronger too because of the more brazen nature of the activities. The number, frequency and proximity of intrusions,” she said.

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Trump lands in Saudi Arabia for major deals

Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia, launching a four-day Middle East tour focused on economic deals, welcomed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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Trump arrives in Saudi Arabia, launching a four-day Middle East tour focused on economic deals, welcomed by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.


President Trump has officially landed in Saudi Arabia, kicking off a high-stakes four-day tour across the Middle East aimed at major economic wins.

Welcomed personally by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Trump’s arrival signals the start of key discussions with leaders from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.

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S&P 500 rebounds as Nvidia boosts tech shares

S&P 500 rebounds as Nvidia boosts tech shares amid easing U.S.-China trade tensions and softer inflation data.

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S&P 500 rebounds as Nvidia boosts tech shares amid easing U.S.-China trade tensions and softer inflation data.

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The S&P 500 rose 1% on Tuesday, buoyed by improving U.S.-China trade relations and strong performances from companies like Nvidia. Despite some concerns about high valuations, analysts showed cautious optimism for continued market growth due to positive economic data and government investments.

The S&P 500 rose on Tuesday, returning to positive territory for the year as easing U.S.-China trade tensions boosted investor confidence.

The index gained 1%, with the Nasdaq Composite increasing 1.8%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 166 points, or 0.3%, due to an 18% drop in UnitedHealth shares.

Nvidia’s stock led the market, advancing 6% after announcing the shipment of 18,000 artificial intelligence chips to Saudi Arabia. This news positively impacted peer companies such as Broadcom and AMD, which increased by around 4%.

Following this rally, the S&P 500 is now up 0.2% for 2025, after previously being down over 17% due to trade uncertainties. The market responded positively to news of a 90-day tariff pause between the U.S. and China, which contributed to a significant surge in stock prices.

Market analysts noted that improved sentiment stems from several factors, including the chip deal, easing inflation pressures, and anticipated tax cuts. The White House also announced a $600 billion investment in the U.S. economy.

In addition to the trade news, softer-than-expected inflation data in April, which reported a 2.3% increase in the consumer price index, further energised the market. Economists had predicted a 2.4% rate.

Investment experts express cautious optimism, acknowledging ongoing concerns surrounding high valuations and market concentration, but suggest that current data may lead to continued market growth in the short term.

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Trump may accept Qatari jet as the new Air Force One

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Trump administration considers Qatari royal jet as potential temporary Air Force One, raising diplomatic and ethical concerns.


The Trump administration is reportedly in talks with Qatar to use a royal aircraft as a potential temporary Air Force One.

The jet — owned by the Qatari royal family — would be retrofitted for presidential use and could be offered as a gift during Trump’s term, with the possibility of it being used again as part of his future presidential library.

While no final decision has been made, the deal raises logistical, diplomatic, and ethical questions around foreign gifts, presidential travel, and how Trump may symbolically separate himself from traditional norms.

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