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Commodore Roy Vincent Trinidad Navy spokesman: Penetration all over China’s “penetration” into the economic and political affairs of the Philippines should be a cause for vigilance, according to Philippine Navy (PN) spokesperson for the West Philippine Sea Commodore Roy Trinidad. This statement came in the heels of numerous reports, saying …

Recent rainfall in Luzon failed to raise water levels at Metro Manila’s two primary water sources, west zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services, Inc. said. According to the latest monitoring report from Maynilad as of Monday, June 10, both the Angat and Ipo dams experienced a decrease in water levels, falling …

Smoke plumes billow following Israeli bombardment in Gaza City on Oct. 11, 2023 on the fifth day of fighting between Israel and the Hamas movement. Israel declared war on Hamas on October 8 following a shock land, air and sea assault by the Gaza-based Islamists. (AFP / Mahmud Hams)  OSLO, …

Gantz had previously said he would leave the government by June 8 if Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu did not formulate a new plan for postwar Gaza.  Prime minister ‘preventing true victory,’ says popular ex-military chief. Benny Gantz, a centrist member of Israel’s three-man war cabinet, announced his resignation on …

While some amendments are forthcoming, parties have generally looked to push a bill aimed at countering foreign interference swiftly through the legislative process.  Bill would create foreign influence transparency registry, among other measures. A week of political debate over a shocking report alleging that some parliamentarians aided foreign meddling in …

An initial projection provided by the European Union indicated far-right parties have made big gains at the European Parliament, but two mainstream and pro-European groups, the Christian Democrats and the Socialists, remained the dominant forces.  Pro-Europe parties remain dominant, but far right swells at expense of Greens. President Emmanuel Macron …

The City of Calgary finally had some good news to share about the catastrophic break in the city’s major feeder water main — the problem section has been identified, and is being prepped for repairs.  City will run out of water if consumption isn’t reduced, says mayor. The City of …

A number of people have been hospitalized after a seaplane collided with a boat in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour near Stanley Park on Saturday, officials confirmed.  Harbour Air seaplane, with 6 people on board, collided with a pleasure boat on Saturday. Seaplane crashes into boat in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour ‘Several’ passengers …

A beloved doughnut shop in Kensington Market is facing a rent increase that will see rates almost double for the small business– and the local non-profit helping the store navigate the situation is criticizing the city for its actions. Dipped Donuts, which opened on Baldwin Street in 2018, rents its …

Edmonton defenceman Mattias Ekholm said despite a 3-0 loss in Game 1 of the Stanley Cup final, his team answered some questions about its ability to keep up with the Florida Panthers.  ‘We did a lot of good things,’ says Nugent-Hopkins. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins had a one-on-one chance with Sergei Bobrovsky …