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Potential sale of US fighter jets comes as tensions mount between the Philippines and China over maritime disputes in the South China Sea.

The United States has approved the potential sale of $5.58bn in F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines, describing the proposed deal as supporting the security and foreign policy concerns of the US by improving the capability of a “strategic partner”.

Describing the Philippines as “an important force for political stability” in Southeast Asia, the US…

The UN dismissed Israel’s assertion that there was enough food in Gaza to last for a long period of time as “ridiculous”, after all 25 UN-run bakeries in the enclave were forced to close due to Israel’s ongoing, month-long blockade of supplies.

As Israel issues wide new forced displacement orders across the Gaza Strip, Palestinians say they are crushed by exhaustion and hopelessness at the prospect of fleeing once again.

Many are packing a few belongings and trudging off in search of new shelters despite there being no safe spaces in the war-torn enclave. Some say they just cannot bear to move.

When ordered out of Jabalia in northern Gaza, Ihab Suliman and his family could only grab some food and blankets before making their way…

The All-Star centre became only the third player in NBA history to record a 60-point triple-double.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker hit two free throws with 0.1 seconds left in double overtime, and the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves overcame a 61-point triple-double from Nikola Jokic to beat the Denver Nuggets 140-139.

Minnesota trailed by one with 17.7 seconds left when Denver’s Russell Westbrook stole a pass by Anthony Edwards, but he missed a layup at the other end. The Timberwolves raced down…

Japanese gaming giant expected to reveal release date, price and other key details in live presentation on Wednesday.

Nintendo is set to reveal key details of its follow-up to the Switch in a presentation that has been eagerly anticipated by gaming fans and investors alike.

The Japanese gaming giant will kick off the hour-long presentation for the Switch 2 at 13:00 GMT on Wednesday, with the hybrid handheld and home console’s price and release date among the details expected to be…

The four-time NBA champion hit 12 three-pointers in the victory as Golden State leapfrogged Memphis in the Western Conference standings.

Stephen Curry scored 52 points and Jimmy Butler added 27 to lead the visiting Golden State Warriors past the Memphis Grizzlies 134-125 for their third straight victory, and their 12th in the past 15 games.

Curry made 16 of 31 shots on Tuesday, including 12 of 20 from beyond the three-point arc, and contributed 10 rebounds, eight assists and five steals.

The…

United States reciprocal tariffs take effect on Wednesday, April 2, with President Donald Trump warning on Sunday that “all countries” will be affected.

At the same time, Trump on Monday said that compared with tariffs imposed by other countries on US imports, what he would announce would be relatively “kind“.

Trump has described April 2 as “Liberation Day” for US trade. Yet, details of his Fair and Reciprocal Plan have remained vague.

What is the Fair and Reciprocal Plan?

On…