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UN monitor flags Philippine case in press freedom review

United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan warned the UN Human Rights Council that freedom of expression faces growing threats worldwide as governments increasingly use laws, digital restrictions and emerging technologies to suppress dissent, citing the Philippines as an example in her final report submitted Wednesday.

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El Niño puts livelihoods at risk in Southeast Asia

Governments and households across Southeast Asia are preparing for a potential extreme El Niño event expected to emerge before August and last through November, as rising energy, transport, and food costs linked to the Iran war add pressure on already strained economies, according to the World Meteorological Organization.

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