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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

This frame grab from handout video footage taken and released on April 30, 2024 by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) shows the Philippine Coast Guard ship BRP Bagacay (C) being hit by water cannon from Chinese coast guard vessels near the chinese-controlled Scarborough shoal in disputed waters of the South …

Defense chiefs from the US, Australia, Japan and the Philippines vowed to deepen cooperation and increase the tempo of joint military exercises amid concerns over China’s aggressive actions in the South China Sea.  The Hawaii meeting came a month after the four countries held their first joint naval exercises in …

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos answers questions from members of the media during a forum with the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) that was attended by members of the Philippine military and foreign diplomats, at a hotel in Manila on April 15, 2024. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on …