When Prime Minister Justin Trudeau briefed reporters in Kyiv last weekend on plans to seize a Russian cargo plane that has been stranded on the tarmac at Pearson International for over a year, he merely confirmed what trade lawyers and aviation industry watchers had been expecting for weeks. Canada latest …
Read More »UBS set for ‘bumpy’ integration of Credit Suisse
ZURICH: UBS is poised to complete on Monday its takeover of Credit Suisse, but integrating the former rival is a Herculean task that clients, employees and Swiss political leaders will closely watch. The coming months are likely to be “bumpy,” warned UBS chief Sergio Ermotti on Friday, adding the integration …
Read More »K-drama actress Park Soo Ryun dies in fall at 29
SOUTH Korean actress Park Soo Ryun, known for her work in the romantic series “Snowdrop,” has passed away at the age of 29. As per accounts by her relatives on June 12, Park Soo Ryun suffered a tragic fall down a flight of stairs when she was returning home the …
Read More »Artist’s corner
Many artists discovered over the years that their passion for creating awe-inspiring pieces could become lucrative and a stepping stone to achieving their primary life goals. Edmar C. Casinillo, a 19-year-old architecture student from Cagayan State University-Carig Campus, uses his creative talents to hone his skills in masterfully creating images …
Read More »Nuggets win first NBA championship
Denver: The Denver Nuggets captured their first title in 47 NBA seasons on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), defeating the Miami Heat 94-89 behind 28 points and 16 rebounds from Nikola Jokic. The Nuggets won the best-of-seven NBA Finals 4-1 to bring the Mile High City an NBA crown as a …
Read More »Silvio Berlusconi, former Italian prime minister, dead at 86
Silvio Berlusconi, the boastful billionaire media mogul who was Italy’s longest-serving prime minister despite scandals over his sex-fuelled parties and allegations of corruption, has died, Italian media reported on Monday. He was 86. Berlusconi’s death comes after he was hospitalized on Friday. Silvio Berlusconi remembered for sex scandals, corruption and …
Read More »Pokwang files petition for deportation against ex-partner
ACTRESS-host Marietta Subong, popularly known as Pokwang, on Tuesday filed a petition for deportation against estranged partner, actor Lee O’ Brian. Pokwang was joined by her lawyer Ralph Calinisan at the Bureau of Immigration in Intramuros, Manila. HAPPIER TIMES Pokwang and Lee O’ Brian with their daughter Malia. PHOTO FROM …
Read More »‘Royal Blood’ unveils murder mystery on GMA Telebabad this June 19
At a Glance Beginning June 19, Kapuso Primetime King Dingdong Dantes makes his highly-anticipated comeback to the small screen as he headlines the series as Napoy. Dingdong Dantes Get ready for the biggest murder mystery series on Philippine primetime TV that is sure to keep viewers on the edge of their seats via “Royal Blood.” …
Read More »What’s going on with Reddit today?
Reddit, the website known as the “front page of the internet,” is making front-page news today, as many communities there have gone private to protest recent changes that would charge third-party apps to access the site’s content — a move developers say would put their applications out of business. Thousands …
Read More »Mayon volcano lava flows in Philippines, thousands decamp to evacuation centres
Truckloads of villagers on Tuesday fled Philippine communities close to the erupting Mayon volcano, traumatized by the sight of red-hot lava flowing down its crater and fearful of sporadic blasts of ash. Nearly 15,000 people have left the mostly poor, rural areas in recent days as Mayon activity picks up. …
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