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US Suspends Temporary Legal Status for Myanmar Citizens

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 25, 2025

WASHINGTON, US — A major shift is coming for Myanmar citizens living in the United States. On Monday, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Myanmar will be terminated, effective in 60 days. The TPS designation, which allowed nearly 4,000 Myanmar nationals to live and work legally in […]

Trump Slams Ukraine for ‘Ingratitude’ Amid Geneva Peace Talks

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 24, 2025

GENEVA — High-level officials from Ukraine, the United States, and Europe gathered in Geneva on Sunday to discuss Washington’s proposed peace plan to end the war in Ukraine — a plan many fear gives Russia everything it wants. But even before the talks began, tensions were already high. US President Donald Trump, champion of the […]

Trump Reorganization: US Education Dept Requires NDAs, Sources Say

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 23, 2025

The Trump administration is pressing ahead with its plan to dismantle the Department of Education, and sources say it is using non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) to keep internal discussions secret. Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced this week that most federal education programs and staff will be relocated to six other federal agencies, including the Departments of […]

COVID Inquiry Finds UK Delays Cost Thousands of Lives

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 22, 2025

LONDON, United Kingdom — A shocking UK public inquiry has revealed that nearly 23,000 lives in England could have been saved if the first COVID-19 lockdown had been introduced sooner. The second report from the independent inquiry into the UK’s pandemic response also painted a damning picture of government culture under former Prime Minister Boris […]

Japan’s Worst Fire in 50 Years Destroys 170 Buildings, 1 Dead

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 21, 2025

TOKYO — A massive fire tore through the southern coastal city of Oita on Wednesday, leaving at least one person dead and more than 170 buildings destroyed. Military and firefighting helicopters scrambled to battle what has become Japan’s largest urban blaze in nearly 50 years. Aerial footage showed homes reduced to rubble, thick smoke rising […]

Trump Administration Plans to Dismantle Education Dept.

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 19, 2025

The Trump administration is taking bold steps to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, signaling a major shift in the nation’s approach to schooling. The White House announced the plan on Tuesday, part of President Donald Trump’s push to shrink the federal government’s role in education and give states more control. As part of the […]

Japan Urges Citizens in China to Stay Alert Amid Rising Tension

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 18, 2025

Japan has issued a safety warning to its citizens in China, urging them to take extra precautions and avoid crowded places. The alert comes amid a deepening diplomatic clash between Asia’s two largest economies over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s recent comments on Taiwan. A senior Japanese foreign ministry official traveled to Beijing on Tuesday […]

Japan Moves to Ease Rising Tensions with China Over Taiwan

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 17, 2025

TOKYO/BEIJING — Japan stepped in on Monday to ease a growing diplomatic storm with China over Taiwan, a row that has already prompted Beijing to urge its citizens to halt travel to Japan. The dispute erupted after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told Japanese lawmakers earlier this month that a Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan’s […]

Japanese Public Split on Military Response to China Over Taiwan

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 17, 2025

TOKYO — Japan is facing a growing debate over its role in regional security, as a recent Kyodo News poll shows the public divided on a potential military response if China attacks Taiwan. According to the survey, 48.8% of respondents support exercising Japan’s right to collective self-defense, while 44.2% are against it. At the same […]

Trump Assures Cambodia, Thailand ‘Will Be Fine’ After Conflict Talks

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump expressed confidence Friday that Thailand and Cambodia are “going to be fine” following recent phone calls with both nations’ leaders, aimed at easing tensions over their latest border conflict. The two Southeast Asian countries have long grappled with disputes over a shared border. In July, these tensions erupted into five days […]

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