PH gov’t suspends excise tax for LPG, kerosene | The wRap

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• Gov’t suspends excise tax for LPG, kerosene to temper rising costs

The Philippine government suspends the excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas or LPG and kerosene.

• US to blockade Iran ports after talks fail to yield a deal

U.S. President Donald Trump orders a naval blockade of all maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas.

• Trump attacks Pope Leo, calling him ‘weak’ on crime and ‘terrible’

U.S. President Donald Trump issues a scathing attack on Pope Leo calling him “weak” on crime and “terrible” for foreign policy. 

• Philippines says Chinese boats dumped cyanide near West PH Sea outpost

The Philippines says small wooden boats from Chinese Maritime Militia ships dumped cyanide in waters close to the BRP Sierra Madre based on samples from at least two confirmed incidents. 

• Orban ousted after 16 years as Hungarians flock to pro-EU rival

Prime Minister Viktor Orban loses power after 16 years as Hungarians voted in record numbers for a pro-EU party led by centre-right rival Peter Magyar.-Rappler.com