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China Banking Corporation (Chinabank) reported a net income of ₱6.8 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up 4% year-on-year, driven by strong core business growth. ow.ly/Oy0K50YP90f
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A newly proposed US bill aimed at protecting children online would require age verification at the operating system level, raising privacy concerns.
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BBC News has reported unusual trading patterns in oil markets potentially linked to statements by Donald Trump during his second term. ow.ly/lpr950YP8Vj
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At a congressional hearing, U.S. lawmakers and experts accused China of acquiring artificial intelligence technology through both legal purchases and alleged theft. ow.ly/3htj50YP8Ui
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Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, will tell lawmakers at his confirmation hearing that he is “committed to ensuring that the conduct of monetary policy remains strictly independent.” ow.ly/lNRK50YP8Ro
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The @PhStockExchange (PSE) index fell further today, dropping 40.22 points or 0.67% to close at 5,943.49, as investor sentiment weakened amid global economic concerns. #PSE #PhilippineStockMarket ow.ly/T6hw50YOWlj
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ANA Holdings and Japan Airlines said Monday they will raise fuel surcharges for international flights beginning in May. ow.ly/w3Cm50YORmJ
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The Department of Trade and Industry (@DtiPhilippines), through its attached agency Small Business Corporation (SBCorp), has launched a ₱2-billion E-Transport Loan Program. ow.ly/4uzY50YORma
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A Chinese LED chipmaker and its Malaysian partner have abandoned a $239 million bid to acquire Dutch firm Lumileds after opposition from U.S. regulators. ow.ly/RvK550YORlW
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President Donald Trump is facing criticism over remarks about victims of Jeffrey Epstein. ow.ly/pwEb50YORlJ
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Around 150 residents from the northern Israeli town of Kiryat Shmona traveled to Jerusalem to protest a ceasefire with Hezbollah. ow.ly/Y80Y50YOAXJ
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A new mining agreement between the United States and Mexico has raised concerns among Indigenous communities, residents of the Sierra Norte mountains, and environmental activists. ow.ly/2ZiI50YOAUc
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China’s economy expanded faster than expected in the first quarter of 2026, signaling resilience despite global geopolitical tensions. ow.ly/9kAL50YOARC
Allbirds shares soared over 550% after announcing a dramatic shift from footwear to AI infrastructure, backed by new funding and asset divestment. ow.ly/SWHI50YOAMB
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at accelerating research into psychedelic treatments for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). ow.ly/opaw50YOAFO
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7-Eleven plans to close 645 stores in North America as part of a strategic shift toward fuel-focused locations. ow.ly/5BlF50YOAAq
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The @PhStockExchange (PSE) index slipped to 5,983.81 points on Thursday, down 5.75 points or 0.10%, as weak market sentiment continued to weigh on trading. #PSE #PhilippineStockMarket ow.ly/xFjX50YOAvj
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Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan described Israel’s current government as a destabilizing force globally. ow.ly/evS650YOkpr
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Prominent Hollywood producers Jerry Bruckheimer and Emma Thomas faced questions over their decision not to oppose the proposed merger between Paramount Global and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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The US government has begun processing refunds for tariffs struck down earlier this year. ow.ly/1nKo50YOkp4
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