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Phillipines, U.S. stage their own military drills

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3 years ago

April 11, 2023

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Phillipines, U.S. stage their own military drills in the South China Sea following Beijing’s large-scale exercises

Just one day after China concluded large-scale exercises around Taiwan, the U.S. and the Philippines are holding their own joint military drills.

Filipino and U.S. officials say this latest round of drills shows their commitment to peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.

Washington announced the annual exercise will be their largest ever – involving more than 17,000 troops.

The two week operation will even see the militaries blow up a mock target warship in the South China Sea.

The waterways around the Philippines and in the South China Sea contain some of the world’s most valuable trade routes.

They have been the subject of disputed territorial claims by Beijing over recent years.

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Israel and Hamas agree to landmark hostage deal

Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

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21 hours ago

October 10, 2025

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Israel and Hamas agree to release hostages in U.S.-brokered deal, marking a potential turning point in Gaza conflict.

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, Israel and Hamas have agreed to release all remaining Israeli hostages under a U.S.-brokered framework. The deal pairs prisoner exchanges with an Israeli troop pullback and expanded aid access, marking a potential turning point in the two-year Gaza conflict.

The agreement, set for approval by Israel’s cabinet, could pave the way for lasting peace if both sides uphold the terms. It follows weeks of negotiations led by U.S. envoys and regional mediators in Egypt, Qatar, and Türkiye.

As international agencies prepare to facilitate aid and logistics, the world watches to see whether this fragile deal can hold and bring relief to millions affected by the war.

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Google leads Australia media tax rankings

Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

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2 days ago

October 9, 2025

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Google leads in Australian media tax payments, unlike Netflix and others, igniting discussions on fairness and corporate responsibility.

Google is currently on the of top of Australian media tax payments, while Netflix, Dentsu, and Singtel pay nothing, sparking a fresh debate over fairness and corporate responsibility in the industry.

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