The Jenin refugee camp has long been a symbol of Palestinian armed resistance to the Israeli occupation. It was a frequent target of Israeli raids well before Hamas launched its deadly attacks in southern Israel on Oct. 7. Since then, the raids have dramatically increased. As war in Gaza continues, …
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Here’s why Canada’s cantaloupe crisis is still going
On Nov. 1, the Public Health Agency of Canada announced a widespread salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated cantaloupes. On Friday, the agency confirmed a sixth death tied to the outbreak. Salmonella outbreaks are difficult to track and the fruit has a long shelf life. The Public Health Agency of Canada …
Read More »PBBM open to economic ‘Cha-cha’
Photo from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s Official FB Page President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said he is open to studying the suggestion to amend the 1987 Constitution in line with the administration’s economic agenda. In an interview in Muntinlupa, Mr. Marcos was asked about his stance on moves in …
Read More »President to ink 2024 budget before Dec. 25
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said he will likely sign next year’s national budget before Christmas Day. “Probably, yes. But you should really ask the bicam to see what their schedule is. But yes, I think before Christmas,” the President said in a chance interview in Muntinlupa. He said …
Read More »Gibo seeks more pressure on China
Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro The Philippines and the international community should pressure China into behaving responsibly amid continued tensions in the West Philippine Sea, Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said Friday. Teodoro said China has been using “swarming tactics” within the country’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ). He said that the …
Read More »President in Tokyo for Asean-Japan meet
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday left for Tokyo to participate in the 50th anniversary of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean)-Japan Relations, which he considers as an opportunity “to once again affirm the Philippines’ position on current international issues and advance Philippine interests.” With the President were First …
Read More »UN chief warns human rights under attack, praises rights defenders
Pedestrians walk past a giant banner depicting the portrait of four-year-old Hamas hostage Ariel Bibas (L) and freed Ella Elyakim (R) next to an empty table in front of the United Nations Offices on the sidelines of an event marking the 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights …
Read More »Israeli military says its actions mistakenly killed 3 Israeli hostages
Israeli troops on Friday mistakenly shot to death three hostages in a battle-torn neighbourhood of Gaza City, and an Israeli strike killed a Palestinian journalist in the south of the besieged territory. Israeli troops found the hostages Friday and erroneously identified them as a threat. Israeli military says it mistakenly …
Read More »Ottawa expected to release promised EV sales regulations
CBC News has learned that automakers are expected to get a jolt Tuesday when the federal government unveils its promised electric vehicle (EV) regulations. Sales targets meant to ensure automakers ramp up EV production to keep up with demand, says source. Automakers are set to get a jolt Tuesday when …
Read More »Tiff Macklem says 2024 will be a transition year for economy, too soon to consider rate cuts
Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he expects 2024 to be a transition year as higher interest rates slow down the economy, making way for lower inflation. Effects of higher interest rates still working their way through the economy. Bank of Canada governor Tiff Macklem says he expects 2024 …
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