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World News May 23, 2025

Asia News Wrap: Philippine president orders Cabinet to resign, and more

Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered the resignation of his entire Cabinet following poor midterm election results. The move signals a political shake-up amid internal rifts, especially with Vice President Sara Duterte, and concerns over Marcos’s weakening political mandate.

China: China completed the first phase of its global Internet of Things (IoT) satellite constellation, “Tianqi,” with a sea-based launch of four satellites by Galactic Energy, marking a major milestone in space-based IoT infrastructure.

Japan: Agriculture Minister Taku Eto resigned after backlash over a comment that he never had to buy rice due to gifts, amid soaring rice prices and public frustration. His resignation adds pressure on Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s government.

Malaysia: Malaysians gathered to bid farewell to pandas Xing Xing and Liang Liang, who returned to China after an 11-year stay marking diplomatic ties. The zoo is preparing for new pandas to arrive in August.

India: Heavy rains caused severe flooding in Bengaluru, India’s tech capital. The city faced uprooted trees, broken-down vehicles, and worsened traffic, prompting a yellow alert from the weather department.

Credit : CGTN

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