Philippines says deepening ties with US, Japan a right, not a threat


by The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star— In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the trilateral cooperation is an “admirable aspiration that should not be considered a threat by any peace-loving country.”

BBC News—US says Israeli army units violated human rights. But all five units remain eligible for US military aid after Israel took action, the state department says.

SOFREP—Tightening Naval Ties: US-Japan Collaboration Boosts Indo-Pacific Presence. US-Japan alliance strengthens as they team up for naval maintenance, aiming to deter China's maritime ambitions in the Asia-Pacific. #AsiaPacific #Japan #USNavy

CP24—Trudeau says Poilievre will do 'anything to win,' ties him to far-right U.S. figure. OTTAWA - As the Liberals try to reverse their political fortunes with the latest federal budget, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ratcheted up attacks against his Conservative opponent on Wednesday, tying him to a far-right American figure. Polls suggest the Liberal budget released last week has yet to resonate - but Trudeau suggested it's still more of a plan than what Poilievre has on offer, other than trying to exploit public anxieties. During a stop to promote the budget in Oakville,...