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The Philippines is trying to gradually establish “stable foundations” for its relations with China before tackling tougher problems such as the long-running South China Sea dispute, according to the country’s ambassador to Beijing.“We need a new equilibrium in our relations with China. Both sides (have agreed) to take incremental or baby steps towards that,” Jaime FlorCruz told the South China Morning Post.“That means a relationship that is stable, that is predictable, that is not subject to jerks (and) ups and downs … We’re trying to manage our differences while at the same time searching for convergence of interests.”His comments, coming…

Source: Satellite image from Vantor on Apr. 10. Over the last few months, China has been quietly and quickly building an island in disputed waters off the coast of Vietnam that will help Beijing continue to dominate one of the most crucial waterways in the world. China claims about 90 percent of the South China Sea, including parts that are also claimed by several Southeast Asian countries. Satellite imagery going back to November shows Chinese dredgers building a crescent-shaped island on Antelope Reef in the Paracels, a cluster of islands and reefs where China, Taiwan and Vietnam have competing claims.By…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats scored a major victory Tuesday when Virginia voters narrowly passed a congressional redistricting referendum that could give the party a significant boost in the battle for the U.S. House of Representatives majority in this year’s midterm elections, The Associated Press reported at 8:49 p.m. ET.The ballot measure gives the Democrat-controlled Virginia legislature — rather than the state’s current nonpartisan commission — temporary redistricting power through the 2030 election. It could result in a 10-1 advantage for Democrats in Virginia’s congressional delegation, up from their current 6-5 edge.The referendum, which follows President…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Federal immigration officials issued a detainer for a Mexican national accused of sexually assaulting a minor in South Carolina after the victim was found giving birth in a hospital parking lot.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) lodged a detainer for Luis Armando Argueta Montejo, who is accused of having sexual intercourse with a female minor believed to be between the ages of 11 and 14.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said Montejo was arrested days after the minor was found giving birth in the parking lot of Oconee Memorial Hospital in South Carolina.Evidence…

Opposition parties say government owes it to Nova Scotians to be more transparent on its progress in implementing recommendations from an inquiry into a former soldier who killed his family and himself in 2017. They made the comments Tuesday after a veterans affairs committee meeting that looked into the government’s progress following the inquiry into the Lionel Desmond tragedy. In January 2024, the inquiry issued 25 recommendations including for the province to improve health access for Black Nova Scotians and ramp up funding to address intimate-partner violence.A government-run website aimed at tracking progress on this work launched this past January…

Lexus is working on its largest electric SUV yet, which will offer three rows of seating and could be produced in right-hand drive.

RESILIENCE AMID CHALLENGES Despite these pressures, the industry’s resilience is underpinned by a mature ecosystem built over five decades. Still, companies face a complex set of external challenges, including the Iran conflict, rising oil prices, geopolitical tensions disrupting supply chains and tariff concerns, Wong said. To stay competitive, Malaysia needs to boost productivity. The country is pushing to move up the value chain, with plans to expand into higher-value segments such as integrated circuit design. It aims to train 60,000 engineers and attract US$125 billion in investments to support this shift. Deputy Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Sim Tze Tzin said demand for semiconductors remains strong,…

Football’s governing body puts more tickets on sale but has introduced new premium-priced tiers that angered some fans.Published On 22 Apr 202622 Apr 2026The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories.FIFA announced on Tuesday that it would make more tickets available at 11am EDT (15:00 GMT) on Wednesday for all 104 games in Categories 1, 2 and 3, in addition to the new “front category” pricing it added this month.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listThe new category led to online complaints…

4/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump extends ceasefire with Iran; Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns before facing ethics panel meeting.

Knicks drop Game 2, Danny drops Top 10 teams that MUST hit this NFL draft Nick Wright, Kevin Wildes, Chris Broussard, and Danny Parkins react to the New York Knicks dropping Game 2 to even the series at 1-1, breaking down what went wrong and what it means moving forward. Danny then unveils his Top 10 teams that must hit in the upcoming NFL Draft, highlighting the franchises under the most pressure and why this draft could define their future. Willie Colon and Coach Eric Mangini join the debate in the Front Office segment, highlighting top prospects in the upcoming…