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Gilberto “Gibo” Teodoro Jr. holds his first press briefing as the newly appointed secretary of the Department of National Defense (DND) in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on June 07, 2023. (STAR / Ernie Penaredondo)  MANILA, Philippines — The Department of National Defense has denied greenlighting a supposed “new model” between …

US Department of State Deputy Secretary for Management and Resources Richard Verma will visit China and the Philippines from May 6 to 10, according to US Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson.  In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Sunday, Carlson announced the deputy secretary’s impending visit to the …

THE Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (Focap) said on Friday journalists in the country face ever-growing threats as geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific Region continue to rise. In a statement it issued in time for Press Freedom Day, Focap revealed it has recorded “a case of impersonation or spoofing …

China on Friday launched a lunar probe to land on the far side of the moon and return with samples that could provide insights into differences between the less-explored region and the better-known near side.  In 2020, China became 1st country in nearly 5 decades to study samples from moon’s …

Amid its all-out war with Russia, Ukraine’s government is facing another, unexpected foe — problem gambling in the military.  Petition warns of online casinos using patriotic-themed ads and tactics to lure soldiers. Amid its all-out war with Russia, Ukraine’s government is facing another, unexpected foe — problem gambling in the …

It’s been a decade in the making, but Boeing’s commercial spacecraft is finally launching with its first passengers. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk will be in mission control helping lead the way. Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk is preparing to fly the same spacecraft in a year. It’s been a decade in …

Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre suggested this week that, if elected, he would use the notwithstanding clause to push for some criminal justice reforms, a move that experts say would be significant and historic. Poilievre hints clause would be used to pass laws on parole, bail rules. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre’s …

Alberta’s premier sure has proposed a lot of Crown corporations and new spending initiatives for someone known as an advocate for a limited conservative government. Alberta’s premier: a conservative with a vision for more Crown agencies, spending and provincial control. When Premier Danielle Smith put forth the ambition of building …

The Toronto Maple Leafs are out of the NHL playoffs, after losing to the Boston Bruins 2-1 in Game 7 of the first round on Saturday night.  Bruins top Leafs 2-1 to win 1st round playoff series 4-3. The Toronto Maple Leafs are out of the NHL playoffs in the …

A 16-year-old boy armed with a knife was shot dead by police after he stabbed a man in the Australian west coast city of Perth, officials said Sunday. Country still reeling from 2 other stabbings attacks. A 16-year-old boy armed with a knife was shot dead by police after he …