The U.S. defense chief is the latest senior official to visit the Philippines in a sign of warming ties after a strained period under Marcos’s predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte.
Iran marks iconic Fajr Decade, marking 44th anniversary of Islamic Revolution
A ceremony was held in Tehran marking the 44th anniversary of the return of Imam Khomeini, the founder of the Islamic Republic, to Iran that led to the victory of the Islamic Revolution on February 1979.
Jamaica ready to send soldiers, police to quell Haiti chaos
Jamaica’s prime minister says his government is willing to send soldiers and police officers to Haiti as part of a proposed multinational security assistance deployment
Sourcing shift from China pulls US import share to more than a decade low
Data shows US importers are walking the walk when it comes to sourcing diversification, slowly moving trade flows away from China and toward Vietnam, India, and South Korea, writes Journal of Commerce Executive Editor Mark Szakonyi.
EU nations ‘left to themselves’ as criminals continue to ‘profit from human beings’
Brussels has received a stern scolding from Italy as the bloc continues to fail to deal with the ever-growing migration crisis crippling the Mediterranean countries.
Intel Slashing CEO and Managers’ Pay in a Bid To Preserve Cash
Intel, struggling with a rapid drop in revenue and earnings, is cutting management pay across the company to cope with a shaky economy and to preserve cash for an ambitious turnaround plan. From a report: Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger is taking…
Welsh choir won’t sing ‘Delilah’ amid rugby sexism claims
A popular song by Tom Jones that has been a regular feature at Welsh sporting events will not be performed at the Six Nations tournament amid allegations of sexism, bullying and racism at the Welsh Rugby Union.”.