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Philippine VP Duterte's impeachment nears end as prosecutors stake case on unexplained wealth

Philippine VP Duterte's impeachment nears end as prosecutors stake case on unexplained wealth

By Karen Lema MANILA, Nov 10 (Reuters) - Philippine prosecutors are focusing their impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte on a single allegation of unexplained wealth, dropping three other charges, to try to conclude the trial by the end of this year before attention shifts to the 2028
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Japan to provide coastal radar and drones to the Philippines under $27M deal

Japan to provide coastal radar and drones to the Philippines under $27M deal

Japan said it will provide a coastal radar system and unmanned aircraft to the Philippines under a security aid deal, as both countries face growing tensions with China
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ESCAP Programs Empower SMEs in Southeast Asia for Green Transition

ESCAP Programs Empower SMEs in Southeast Asia for Green Transition

ESCAP Programs Empower SMEs in Southeast Asia for Green Transition
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United States Ranks 31st in Global Influencer Following Rates, Trailing African and Asian Nations

United States Ranks 31st in Global Influencer Following Rates, Trailing African and Asian Nations

United States Ranks 31st in Global Influencer Following Rates, Trailing African and Asian Nations
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Burlington City Council Confirms Anthony Geraci as New Police Chief Amid Public Safety Concerns

Burlington City Council Confirms Anthony Geraci as New Police Chief Amid Public Safety Concerns

The Burlington City Council has confirmed Anthony Geraci as the city's new police chief with a 10-2 vote. Geraci, a veteran law enforcement officer who spent most of his career in the Albany, New York region, is set to begin his role on Tuesday. His appointment comes as Burlington faces increasing public safety challenges, particularly in its downtown area, including issues related to drug use and homelessness. Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak praised Geraci's progressive approach to policing, highlighting his focus on building trust, accountability, and community partnerships. She noted his past achievements in boosting officer hiring, reducing gun violence, and replacing an 'enforcement-heavy street crime unit' with one centered on community engagement. Geraci himself emphasized the importance of trust, transparency, and accountability in effective policing, stating that public safety is a shared responsibility. The department has been grappling with staffing shortages and leadership changes for several years,...
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Major Fuel Price Rollbacks Expected in the Philippines Following U.S. Midterm Election Results

Major Fuel Price Rollbacks Expected in the Philippines Following U.S. Midterm Election Results

Major Fuel Price Rollbacks Expected in the Philippines Following U.S. Midterm Election Results
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Mayor Brandon M. Scott Outlines Comprehensive Winter Weather Preparedness Plan for Baltimore City

Mayor Brandon M. Scott Outlines Comprehensive Winter Weather Preparedness Plan for Baltimore City

On November 9, 2026, Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott, alongside various city leaders, announced a comprehensive, whole-of-government approach to severe cold and winter weather preparations for Baltimore City. This initiative involves multiple departments, including Transportation, Health, Public Works, Fire, Recreation and Parks, General Services, Housing and Community Development, Emergency Management, the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services, and City Information Technology. Mayor Scott emphasized the importance of preparedness, referencing a historically challenging winter in the previous year. The Baltimore City Health Department (BCHD) and the Mayor's Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) also announced that the 2026-2027 Code Blue Extreme Cold and Winter Shelter Code Purple seasons will commence on Sunday, November 15, 2026. These programs will run until March 15, 2027, focusing on preventing cold-related illnesses and deaths, particularly among vulnerable populations like the homeless, older adults, an...
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5 Cambodian schoolgirls killed as a bus skids off a road into a pond

5 Cambodian schoolgirls killed as a bus skids off a road into a pond

Five girls died Tuesday morning in Cambodia when a school bus veered off the road and plunged into a pond
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US Envoy Dismisses Reports of Pax Silica Deal Signing at ASEAN Summit

US Envoy Dismisses Reports of Pax Silica Deal Signing at ASEAN Summit

US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton has dismissed reports that a framework agreement for the US-backed Pax Silica Economic Security Zone would be signed during the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Manila in November 2026. Lipton stated that no such announcement was ever planned and that decisions regarding the initiative would be made in full consultation with the Philippine government at the appropriate time. This clarification follows earlier suggestions from the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) that the signing could be a major development at the summit. President Trump is expected to attend the regional event.
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Brazil's President Lula to Strengthen Ties with Southeast Asian Nations at ASEAN Summit

Brazil's President Lula to Strengthen Ties with Southeast Asian Nations at ASEAN Summit

Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled to travel to Manila, Philippines, to participate as a guest in the Summit of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on November 15. This visit aims to strengthen Brazil's relationship with Southeast Asia. In January of this year, Brazil formally requested to elevate its engagement with the bloc from a Sectoral Dialogue Partner to a Dialogue Partner, which is the highest possible level of engagement. If accepted, Brazil would join a list that includes Canada, South Korea, Japan, and the United States. This marks the second consecutive year that President Lula has been invited to participate in the ASEAN summit, demonstrating the bloc's respect for Brazil. The Brazilian president is also expected to deliver a speech at the summit's opening, a privilege usually reserved for the leader of the host country. Prior to the ASEAN Summit, President Lula will make a state visit to the Philippines on November 14, commemorating 80 years of relations ...
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ICC Prosecutor Requests Additional Expert Reports in Crimes Against Humanity Trial of Former President Duterte

ICC Prosecutor Requests Additional Expert Reports in Crimes Against Humanity Trial of Former President Duterte

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has formally requested trial judges to admit two additional expert reports in the crimes against humanity trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte. In a filing dated October 30 and released last week, acting ICC prosecutor Mame Mandiaye Niang asked Trial Chamber III to accept a joint expert report from witnesses P-1071 and P-1078, as well as a separate expert report from witness P-1162. Witnesses P-1071 and P-1078 are described as widely published and recognized academic experts in their field. Witness P-1162's report specifically analyzes the use of deadly force by the Philippine National Police (PNP), focusing on Bulacan province, and evaluates indicators such as ratios of suspects wounded versus killed, suspects killed versus police officers killed, and the number of operations against suspects killed. According to Niang, P-1162's expert concluded that there is a "compelling evidentiary basis to conclude" that most encounters were staged to conce...
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Nations promise to install more rooftop solar at UN climate talks

Nations promise to install more rooftop solar at UN climate talks

Five countries have backed a plan to double the number of homes with rooftop solar panels worldwide by 2030