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Pope on Iran: Peace Not Built With Mutual Threats Or Death-Dealing Arms
Pope Leo XIV appeals for nations to recall their moral responsibility to seek peace, as violence escalates in the Middle East after the US and Israel carry out airstrikes on Iran.
PBBM Assures Safety Of OFWs Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions; Repatriation Plans Ready
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the nation on Sunday, 1 March 2026, that no Filipinos have been reported killed or injured following the massive military exchange between the United States, Israel, and Iran.
Pakistan And Vietnam Step Up Border Screening Amid Regional Nipah Virus Concerns
LAHORE/HANOI/HYDERABAD—Pakistan has become the latest Asian nation to order enhanced health screenings at its borders following the confirmation of two Nipah virus cases in India. The move, according to a Reuters report, joins a growing list of territories, including Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam, that have tightened entry protocols to prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
US Security Involvement In Milano Cortina Olympics Sparks Controversy
ROME, Italy—Plans for United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) personnel to assist in protecting American delegations at the upcoming Winter Olympics in Italy have ignited a significant political row.
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