President Marcos has departed for Saudi Arabia to participate in the first summit between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), which, he tagged, as a “unique opportunity” for the Philippines to advance its priority agendas. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said …
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Fury erupts as hospital strike kills 200; Biden blames Hamas
TEL AVIV—A strike on a Gaza hospital compound which health officials there said killed at least 200 people has provoked outrage and condemnation from around the world, with protests on the streets of Amman, Tunis, Beirut, and Tehran. The Palestinian militant group Hamas, which runs the territory, accused Israel of …
Read More »Ukraine’s Zelenskyy slams ‘war on civilians’ as Russian attacks leave at least 10 dead
Russian attacks overnight and on Wednesday killed at least 10 civilians in Ukraine, while senior Ukrainian military officials said their troops had made some headway in counteroffensive operations in the country’s south. Ukraine military officials say their troops are progressing in southern advance. Russian attacks overnight and on Wednesday killed …
Read More »U.S. pines for long-term Mideast peace pact. Step 1: Getting an ambassador to Israel
U.S. officials voiced their long-term objective for the Middle East: returning to peace talks aimed at Palestinian statehood after this war. But first, the country needs an ambassador to Israel. The post is vacant. Amid backlog of diplomatic vacancies, U.S. Senate tries fast-tracking new Israel envoy. Amid the mountain of …
Read More »Trudeau attacks pitch to take Alberta out of CPP in open letter to Danielle Smith
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sent an open letter to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith calling her efforts to pull Alberta out of the Canada Pension Plan a risk to “certainty and stability.” “With all the uncertainty they face, Canadians should not have to worry whether or not the Canada Pension …
Read More »The Israel-Hamas war is sowing strife in national capitals around the world
The current Israel-Gaza conflict is roiling national capitals around the world and sowing conflict within, and between, national governments. Europe struggles to find a unified position as Israeli ambassadors trade barbs with host governments. Although 999 of every 1,000 people on Earth live outside the theatre of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, …
Read More »Marcos suspends implementation of Maharlika Investment Fund; further study eyed
President Marcos has suspended the implementation of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund “pending further study.” President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos issued the suspension through a memorandum from Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, which he signed by the authority of the President …
Read More »Biden arrives on solidarity visit to Israel
US President Joe Biden landed in Israel Wednesday on a solidarity visit following Hamas attacks, under the shadow of a deadly blast at a Gaza hospital that has inflamed regional tensions. Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) greets US President Joe Biden upon his arrival at Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion …
Read More »China ‘elevating’ provocative actions in WPS—military
The Armed Forces of the Philippines on Tuesday said a Chinese warship’s attempt to cross the bow or front side of a Philippine Navy vessel in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) was an unprecedented “elevation” of China’s provocative actions. Reports of the latest incident came as President Marcos emphasized his …
Read More »Filipino film bags best int’l feature award in Ireland
The Filipino film “Amon Banwa sa Lawod (Our Island of the Mangrove Moons)” bagged the Best International Feature Film award at the Louth International Film Festival in Ireland. Directed by film and stage director Anton Juan, “Amon Banwa” focuses on the fishing community of Suyac, an island in Sagay City, …
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