Your daily round-up of today's news...
- French President Emmanuel Macron made a state visit to Cyprus, moments after Iranian drone strikes hit the European island nation.
- The United Nations recently held meetings discussing the situation in the Middle East and Iran's potential threats to the world following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. His son, Mojtaba, has taken over his slain father's leadership and vowed revenge.
- The Philippine Army (PA) demonstrated its coastal defense capabilities through the Littoral Defense Live Fire Exercise in Burgos, Pangasinan, yesterday, March 9, 2026. Using armor and artillery assets such as Remote Control Weapons Systems on Armored Infantry Fighting Vehicles and 105mm towed howitzers, as well as combat drones from reservists, the 701st Combined Arms Brigade was able to repel a simulated enemy attack. This is part of the 3rd iteration of CATEX Katihan 03-2026, which tests the Army's Land Defense Concept in support of External Security Operations. Up to 4,222 soldiers participated in the unilateral exercise in various training areas in Pangasinan and Ilocos Norte.
- The House Committee on Ways and Means has approved a bill to grant emergency powers to Philippine President Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr. to suspend the collection of excise taxes on petroleum products.
- The Low Pressure Area (LPA) outside the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) has now become a full-fledged typhoon, according to PAGASA.
- Manila Archbishop Jose Cardinal Advincula led the inauguration of the St. Michael Center for Spiritual Liberation in Makati City, the first Catholic exorcism center in Asia. According to the Archdiocese of Manila, the center will serve as the headquarters of the Philippine Association of Catholic Exorcists under the Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines and the Archdiocese of Manila.
- An anti-obesity and diabetes drug could drop to $3/month once its patent expires later this month, opening up a huge opportunity to boost health in low- and middle-income countries. In one study, semaglutide – an active molecule in Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic and Wegovy treatments- caused significant weight loss in patients and may also help manage diabetes and other medical problems related to obesity.
- Several foreign companies are suing the US government for tariffs imposed last year. Nintendo is one of them.
- Chrysler previews the Pacifica's minor change for the 2027 model year.
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- Your first look at the IndyCar Freedom 250 track layout.
- Former Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa plans to sign a one-year deal with the Atlanta Falcons, according to reports.
- Oleksandr Usyk confirms he will have three fights left before his retirement.
- UFC boss Dana White says "lawsuits coming" following the dispute between Jai Opetaia and the IBF.
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