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Backed by the White House, Taiwan leans on MAGA to bend Trump’s ear thumbnail
OFW Today

Backed by the White House, Taiwan leans on MAGA to bend Trump’s ear

TAIPEI/WASHINGTON – Unable to just pick up the telephone to US President Donald Trump due to its unusual diplomatic predicament, Taiwan has hit...

Konektadong Pinoy Act opens more opportunities for MSMEs, says expert thumbnail
OFW Today

Konektadong Pinoy Act opens more opportunities for MSMEs, says expert

The Konektadong Pinoy Act, which lapsed into law in August, could open more business opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), according...

With love, loyalty, and the sea thumbnail
OFW Today

With love, loyalty, and the sea

By Melody Samaniego A New Chapter for Cold Storage Seafood Some businesses sell products. Others build relationships. And then there are families like...

China’s rare earth limits may have ‘gone too far this time’ as trade talks start while U.S. gathers support amid global backlash thumbnail
Canada Inquirer

China’s rare earth limits may have ‘gone too far this time’ as trade talks start while U.S. gathers support amid global backlash

Top U.S. and Chinese officials met in Malaysia on Saturday to lay the groundwork for a summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping,...

Russia’s ‘disposable-goods’ war economy is getting busier but poorer, and Trump’s new sanctions could trigger a recession, analysts say thumbnail
Canada Inquirer

Russia’s ‘disposable-goods’ war economy is getting busier but poorer, and Trump’s new sanctions could trigger a recession, analysts say

Vladimir Putin’s wartime economy has been resilient in the face of Western sanctions triggered by his invasion of Ukraine, but it’s hitting a...

Trump hits Canada with an extra 10% duty because Ontario’s anti-tariff ad ran during the World Series and didn’t come down immediately thumbnail
Canada Inquirer

Trump hits Canada with an extra 10% duty because Ontario’s anti-tariff ad ran during the World Series and didn’t come down immediately

President Donald Trumpsaid on Saturday that he plans to hike tariffs on imports of Canadian goods by an extra 10% because of an anti-tariff television...

This mysterious billionaire and top Trump backer is behind a $130 million donation to pay troops during the government shutdown, report says thumbnail
Canada Inquirer

This mysterious billionaire and top Trump backer is behind a $130 million donation to pay troops during the government shutdown, report says

The mystery donor who offered $130 million to pay troops during the government shutdown is Timothy Mellon, sources told The New York Times...

Trump adds 10% tariff on Canada due to a TV ad, even though key economic powers law doesn’t allow its use against ‘informational materials’ thumbnail
Canada Inquirer

Trump adds 10% tariff on Canada due to a TV ad, even though key economic powers law doesn’t allow its use against ‘informational materials’

President Donald Trump’s extra 10% duty on Canada added fuel to the debate over his legal authority on trade, just as the Supreme...

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San Diego Daily

Surfer pulled from water, given CPR after hour in Pacific Ocean near Oceanside Pier

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — A surfer was rescued from the Pacific Ocean near the Oceanside Pier Friday night, but was taken to...

San Diego commits $75M to tackle mental health worker gap thumbnail
San Diego Daily

San Diego commits $75M to tackle mental health worker gap

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — San Diego County is investing $75 million to address a growing shortage of mental health workers, a shortage that...