FirstUp: Iranian president’s visit to Pakistan, US-Philippines to conduct military exercises, and other news today

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Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi will begin his three-day visit to Pakistan as the nations look to solidify relations. Amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, US and the Philippines will kick off their “Balikatan” military exercises. Here’s a look at these and other big developments to watch today Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi will reach Pakistan on April 22, kicking off his three-day visit to the country. AP It is going to be an action-packed Monday. In bordering Pakistan, Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi is expected to touch down on 22 April, marking the beginning of his three-day visit to the...