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Philippines’ UN defeat: a result of domestic ‘political circus’, close ties with US?
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Philippine senator arrested in flood control scandal
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Israel approves death penalty for October 7 attackers
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ICC prosecutor suspended pending wider vote on misconduct allegations
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Philippine President Marcos’ ratings hit record low as inflation bites
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