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Japanese women lead world in life expectancy for 41st straight year
4+ hour, 20+ min ago (225+ words) The average life expectancy for Japanese women and men in 2025 increased compared with the previous year as the mortality rate for some forms of cancer and heart disease declined, with women ranking first in the world for the 41st straight year,…...
Japan gov’t to impose tougher requirements for permanent residency
3+ hour, 33+ min ago (248+ words) The government plans to raise the bar for granting permanent residency to foreigners by requiring incomes higher than the average for Japanese households and a certain level of projected pension benefits, a source familiar with the matter said Saturday. The…...
PH exports to US, local goods do not rely on forced labor – DFA
19+ hour, 6+ min ago (220+ words) MANILA, Philippines – Philippine goods, including its exports to the United States, are not produced with the help of forced labor, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Saturday. The statement came after the US announced that it will impose…...
US measles outbreak the worst in 35 years – official data
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (583+ words) WASHINGTON — The United States is in the midst of its worst measles outbreak in 35 years, according to official figures released Friday, amid a serious uptick in cases as vaccine hesitancy grows. Since 2026 began, 2,318 confirmed cases of the highly contagious illness…...
A pilgrim’s progress cut short by flood mess case
2+ day, 7+ hour ago (374+ words) MANILA, Philippines — One of the former public works officials facing criminal charges at the Sandiganbayan over flood control project anomalies “voluntarily surrendered” while on a Christian pilgrimage tour overseas, according to his defense counsel. Montrexis Tordecilla Tamayo, a former planning…...
Marcos, Rubio discuss Luzon development, Pax Silica
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (813+ words) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the Southeast Asian region is living through the “curse” of “interesting times” as he reaffirmed strong bilateral ties between Manila and Washington during a meeting with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in…...
What’s holding up the Gaza stabilization mission?
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (823+ words) Morocco recently signed an agreement to participate in the International Stabilization Force (ISF) in Gaza. This agreement “reflects the shared determination to contribute, through concrete humanitarian and security actions, to the establishment of a climate of peace and security in…...
PH looks to Singapore for flood solutions
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (518+ words) MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is looking to adopt Singapore’s flood management technologies and best practices as it seeks to address the impact of disasters, according to a Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) official. Singapore companies showcased a range…...
Jordan caught in widening US-Iran conflict
3+ day, 22+ hour ago (969+ words) Air raid sirens again sounded in parts of Jordan early Tuesday as Iranian missiles targeted the kingdom. “The air defense system intercepted and downed tonight three missiles coming from Iranian territory that entered Jordanian airspace and targeted the kingdom’s territory,…...
Marcos, Rubio reaffirm PH-US ties, tackle Pax Silica initiative
3+ day, 20+ hour ago (478+ words) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday reaffirmed the strong bilateral ties between the two countries and discussed the U.S.-led initiative Pax Silica. Marcos and Rubio met in a courtesy…...