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Philippines president hails ‘significant achievement’ after 19% tariff deal with Trump

Tariff rate is just shy of the 20 per cent American president threatened earlier this month but higher than the 17 per cent set in April

The Independent UK

Two City traders win appeals against rate rigging convictions after ‘Kafkaesque nightmare’ – as it happened

Tom Hayes and Carlo Palombo have convictions for rigging benchmark interest rates quashed by Supreme Court

The Guardian - UK

Hard labour conditions of online moderators directly affect how well the internet is policed – new study

Big tech platforms often present content moderation as a seamless, tech‑driven system. But human labour, often outsourced to countries such as India and the Philippines, plays a pivotal role in making judgements that involve understanding context. Technology alone can’t do this.

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Trump Agrees To Small Reduction In Philippine Tariffs

US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos.

International Business Times

Trump Says Confident US To Reach Philippines Trade Deal

US President Donald Trump voiced confidence Tuesday at reaching a trade deal with the Philippines to ease his threatened tariffs as he welcomed his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos to the White House.

International Business Times

Feisty Trump deflects, but cannot shake boiling Epstein documents scandal - Roll Call

A fired-up President Trump claimed no knowledge of his team's next steps in the Epstein drama and made allegations about Barack Obama.

Roll Call

Philippines Flooding Displaces Thousands As New Storm Threatens

Heavy flooding inundated the Philippines' capital on Tuesday, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee and schools and government offices to shut, while a fresh storm brewed off the coast.

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Tropical Storm Wipha hits Vietnam as Philippines flood displaces thousands

Typhoon downgraded to tropical storm comes ashore in northern Vietnam with winds of 102km/h (63mph).

Al Jazeera

Filipino sailors dock in Mexico … and help invent tequila?

Bottles of tequila now command premium prices in trendy bars. On Instagram, celebrity-backed brands of the agave-based Mexican spirit jostle for attention. And debates over cultural appropriation and agave sustainability swirl alongside booming tourism in Jalisco, the western Mexican state that serves as the world’s tequila distillation hub.

The Conversation

Vietnam races to prepare for Typhoon Wipha as Philippines suffers storm deaths

Vietnam is bracing for Typhoon Wipha, which is expected to make landfall between Hai Phong and Thanh Hoa

The Independent UK

Typhoon Wipha makes landfall in southern China after battering Hong Kong

Typhoon makes landfall on the coast of China’s southern Guangdong province as it weakens to a severe tropical storm.

Al Jazeera

Tropical storm Wipha threatens southern China after battering Taiwan and the Philippines

A tropical storm is intensifying and is expected to reach typhoon strength before hitting southern China's coast on Sunday

The Independent UK

China issues safety warning for its nationals studying in the Philippines

China’s Education Ministry has issued a safety warning for Chinese students in the Philippines, following what it describes as a series of criminal incidents targeting Chinese nationals

The Independent UK

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Latest News: YouTuber Might Have To Complete Jail Time First Before Getting Deported

Vitaly Zdorovetskiy may face jail time in the Philippines before deportation, as legal and diplomatic hurdles delay his release and repatriation.

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The Independent UK

US will build repair facilities for the Philippine navy near the disputed South China Sea

The U.S. Navy plans to build two facilities in the Philippines for repairing and maintaining Philippine military boats

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Esports betting faces uncertainty in the Philippines as government tightens online gambling rules

The Southeast Asian country boasts a vibrant esports community.

Al Jazeera

AI and disinformation fuel political tensions in the Philippines

Duterte supporters step up digital smear campaigns against opponents, using AI-generated content, after his ICC arrest.

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Mastering the Hand Rankings in Pusoy

Pusoy, a beloved card game with roots in the Philippines, has captivated players worldwide with its blend of strategy, skill, and chance.

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The Independent UK

US commander says China has failed to coerce rival states in South China Sea

The U.S. Pacific Fleet commander says China has failed to intimidate rival claimant states into surrendering their sovereign interests in the South China Sea despite its intensifying “bullying tactics” and the United States and other allied countries are ready to further boost deterrence against Beijing’s aggression

International Business Times UK

You Won't Be Disappointed': Trump Warns Seven Nations Of Tariffs Up To 30% Unless Deal Is Made By August 1

Trump warns Sri Lanka, Iraq, and others of tariffs up to 30% unless deals are made. Will this spark a trade war?

International Business Times

Rubio To Meet With Russia's Lavrov, ASEAN Allies In Malaysia

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will meet with his Russian counterpart on Thursday in Malaysia, where ASEAN foreign ministers are holding talks on US tariffs and China's growing influence in the region.

We Got This Covered

Donald Trump broadcasts his desperate need for attention with yet another move from his usual playbook

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International Business Times UK

Does Vitaly Zdorovetskiy Deserve to Stay in Jail? OnlyFans' Sam Frank Thinks So—Citing the Influencer's Most Outrageous Controversies

OnlyFans model Sam Frank publicly stated that Zdorovetskiy 'won't make it out' of a Filipino prison.

The Independent UK

Philippines summons China's ambassador after Beijing sanctions critical former senator

The Philippines' foreign ministry has summoned China's ambassador after Beijing imposed sanctions on a former Filipino senator who has been critical of China’s actions in the disputed South China Sea

Fortune

Bill Gates was right to defend USAID as Elon Musk attacked—take it from someone who felt its impact

Gates called the now-shuttered USAID “the best” of the world's development agencies as Musk called it “beyond repair.”

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