The U.S. on Friday ended COVID-19 border restrictions that blocked many migrants at the border with Mexico, immediately replacing the so-called Title 42 order with a sweeping new asylum regulation meant to deter illegal crossings. Last-minute court actions add confusion to how new border policies will play out. The U.S. …
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G7 finance chiefs tackle global challenges
CRUCIAL MEET A passerby walks past the logo of the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting at Niigata station in Niigata, Japan on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The G7 Niigata meeting is scheduled on May 11 to 13. AP PHOTO NIIGATA, Japan: The financial leaders of the Group …
Read More »Economists worry growing conflict with China will make Canada and the world poorer
Ejection of a Chinese diplomat who interfered in Canada’s internal affairs has led to a tit for tat expulsion. It’s only the latest skid toward “global fragmentation” that economists fear will damage trade and impede cooperation on important issues including climate and artificial intelligence. Cold War effect could slow the …
Read More »A verdict against Trump may not hurt his base — but what about other supporters?
A verdict against Donald Trump in a civil sexual assault case is just part of Trump’s legal baggage as the former U.S. president campaigns to be the Republican presidential nominee for 2024, raising questions of how it might impact his chances in the general election. CNN audience laughed at Trump’s …
Read More »Elon Musk says he’s found a woman to lead Twitter as new CEO
In this file photo taken on April 18, 2023 Twitter CEO Elon Musk speaks at the “Twitter 2.0: From Conversations to Partnerships,” marketing conference in Miami Beach, Florida. Elon Musk on May 11, 2023 said that he has hired someone to replace him as boss of Twitter and its newly …
Read More »PH still lagging badly in digitalization
Image Credit: msnagroup.com USERS of the popular digital payment application GCash faced chaos earlier this week when the app suffered a major failure, making it inaccessible to most from Monday afternoon until about midday on Tuesday. The outage, which was not the first for GCash, simply highlights how, despite a …
Read More »Marcos back in PH; labels ASEAN summit a ‘success’
At a Glance President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit was a success He said it was indeed a successful regional meet as “it charted new directions” for the region During his participation, Marcos said he was able to emphasize the importance of …
Read More »ASEAN reaches consensus on Myanmar; PH supports move — Marcos
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have reached a consensus “to do something more” regarding conflict-torn Myanmar, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Thursday, May 11. President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. with his fellow leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) during the 42nd ASEAN Summit …
Read More »Marcos urges ‘all’ to abide by UNCLOS to prevent conflict in SCS
ASEAN MEETING. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joins one of the meetings during the 42nd ASEAN Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). During his intervention at the Summit Retreat Session on Thursday (May 11, 2023), Marcos urged all parties to abide by the United Nations Convention on …
Read More »Canada’s new passport to show more nature and less history
Canada’s passport is getting a makeover with a new design that will feature more natural landscapes and fewer Canadian historical moments and monuments. Minister says change in passport theme will improve document’s security. Canada’s passport is getting a makeover — with a new design that will feature more natural landscapes …
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