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Magnitude 7.8 earthquake leaves 35 dead, 200 injured in Mindanao
Follow our live coverage of the June 8 Mindanao earthquake here. Police gather in front of a collapsed fast food restaurant after an 7.8 magnitude earthquake in General Santos City on June 8, 2026. (AFP) (Updated as of 11:03 p.m.) MANILA, Philippines — A magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off Sarangani on Monday morning, killing at…
Oil Updates — Crude edges up as China opens borders
RIYADH: Oil extended gains on Monday, rising about 3 percent after China’s move to reopen its borders boosted the outlook for fuel demand and overshadowed global recession concerns. Brent crude was up $2.55, or 3.25 percent, at $81.12 a barrel by 04.10 p.m. Saudi time, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $2.58, or 3.50…
Chinese Nationals Accused of Pathogen Smuggling Sparks National Security Concerns Over CCP Infiltration
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Macron charms Brazil’s Lula with submarines
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Pro-EU leader wins Moldova election despite alleged Russian meddling
Moldova’s pro-EU President Maia Sandu has claimed a second term after a tense election run-off seen as a choice between Europe and Russia. The Moldovan Central Electoral Commission confirmed Sandu’s victory on Monday morning. Sandu won 55% of the vote, according to preliminary results, and in a late-night speech on Sunday she promised to be…


