Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country’s military needs more time to prepare an anticipated counteroffensive aimed at pushing back Russian occupying forces. Ukrainian president wants to delay assault because too many lives would be lost. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his country’s military needs more time to prepare an …
Read More »Future of Arctic Council in doubt after end of Russian chairship
With formal co-operation with Russia on hold since its 2022 invasion of Ukraine, experts say the concept of the Arctic Council is “in tatters.” Co-operation with Russia has been formally suspended since 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russia’s two-year term as chair of the Arctic Council came to an end Thursday, …
Read More »Empowering nostalgia
Almer Moneda puts a spotlight on the past in order to move forward. Some people believe there is no reason for us to look back on the past in order to move forward and brave what lies ahead. But this is what exactly artist Almer Moneda wants to debunk in …
Read More »As threat of nuclear war grows, Canada’s military support for South Korea ‘very clear,’ says force commander
American soldiers stationed in South Korea say they are ready to fight any time against the North, and if it comes to that, Canada could also be in the thick of it, say Canadian Forces officers also based there. 9 Canadian soldiers assigned to United Nations Command in South Korea. …
Read More »How to celebrate Mother’s Day in style
A mother’s love is unconditional and the purest form of love that shelters, nourishes, and shapes family values. This month of May, Raffles and Fairmont Makati help you show love and gratitude to that special woman in your life by indulging her with special moments and endearing Mother’s Day memories …
Read More »Ultraelectro legacy
Back in May 1978, or some 45 years ago, GMA Network aired the Japanese animation TV series Voltes V, giving the Filipino youngsters of the late ‘70s something to dearly hold on to as they grew up into the ‘80s and beyond. It truly makes sense that the same channel …
Read More »Experience the wonders of bonsai in Asia’s biggest display of Japanese art
The Philippine Bonsai Society and SM Mall of Asia are partnering for a grand bonsai exhibition featuring exquisite specimens. The exhibition will be held at the Music Hall of SM Mall of Asia, running from June 10 to 20. Visitors can expect awe-inspiring designs and educational workshops and activities Visitors …
Read More »Almost-octagenarian Robert De Niro is dad again
Senior actor Robert De Niro has become a father again at the age of 79, the Raging Bull actor said in a recent interview. Double-Oscar winner De Niro corrected an interviewer who suggested he only had six children, telling her it is now “seven, actually.” “I just had a baby,” …
Read More »BPI revises upward 2023 GDP forecast for PH
MANILA – Ayala-led Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) has revised upward its growth projection for the Philippine economy this year to 6.3 percent from 5 to 6 percent previously, after noting the higher-than-expected expansion in the first quarter. The gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 6.4 percent year-on-year in the …
Read More »Trump says he would pardon ‘a large portion’ those involved in Jan. 6 attack on U.S. Capitol
Former U.S. president Donald Trump said he would pardon “a large portion” of the people involved in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in a CNN town hall on Wednesday night. Former U.S. president also doubled down on false claims about 2020 election during CNN town hall. Former …
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