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President Donald Trump said Saturday that the U.S. had launched strikes on three sites in Iran, backing the ongoing effort of Israel to cripple Tehran’s nuclear program. It is a bold and risky action, aimed at a long-time adversary, and comes after more than a week of Israeli attacks that have targeted the air defenses and missile systems of Iran. Iran has yet to responded publicly, but the US attack raises fears that any retaliation could quickly spiral into a broader regional conflict. The White House said Trump will make a national address on the military action.

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. expressed deep gratitude to the Philippine Embassy in Israel and other government agencies for ensuring the safe return of four Department of Agriculture (DA) officials who were stranded in Israel after renewed tensions with Iran.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows to emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) have declined sharply since their 2008 peak, falling from 5 percent of GDP to around 2 percent in recent years, according to a World Bank study. The decline affects nearly 60 percent of EMDEs, including regional players like the Philippines, and threatens progress in infrastructure development, poverty reduction, job creation, and climate action.

Pru Life UK has unveiled its first Shari’ah-compliant life insurance product in the Philippines, the PRUTerm Lindungi, marking a landmark innovation in the insurance sector. Rooted in Islamic principles of mutual aid, fairness, and shared responsibility, the plan is designed to provide inclusive, ethical, and affordable life protection for Filipinos of all backgrounds.

Shares of Accenture slid nearly 7 percent on Friday after the global professional services giant reported lower-than-expected new bookings for its fiscal third quarter ending May 31, despite solid gains in revenue and profitability.