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PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte continue to enjoy the trust of the majority of adult Filipinos but their ratings declined in March, the latest survey results of OCTA Research show. In face-to-face interviews held from March 24-27, 2024, with 1,200 male and female respondents ages 18 …

The leaders of Israel and the Palestinian militant group Hamas may soon be the subjects of international arrest warrants over allegations they are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity.  International Criminal Court prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders. Leaders of Israel and the Palestinian militant group …

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi died Sunday along with his foreign minister and other officials in a helicopter crash in northwestern Iran. According to state media, the country’s first vice-president, Mohammad Kokhber, has been named interim president. Here’s what we know so far about the crash.  Iran’s constitution says new presidential …

BEIJING – China’s Ministry of Commerce announced sanctions against Boeing and two other defense companies on Monday for arms sales to Taiwan on the day of Taiwan’s presidential inauguration. The move is the latest in a series of sanctions Beijing has announced in recent years against defense companies for weapons …

TEHRAN – Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was declared dead on Monday after rescue teams found his crashed helicopter in a fog-shrouded western mountain region, sparking mourning in the Islamic republic. “The servant of the Iranian nation Ayatollah Ebrahim Raisi has achieved the highest level of martyrdom while serving the people,” …

Ghanaian presidential hopeful Nana Kwame Bediako and his upstart movement are tapping into an appetite for change among Ghana’s youth, but political analysts say the real estate mogul and social media celebrity faces an uphill battle in a country where two established parties have long dominated the political landscape.  Nana …

Officials have confirmed that multiple homes have been damaged, and some destroyed, as a wildfire west of Fort Nelson, B.C., continues to burn Sunday.  10 properties have been damaged and 4 homes lost due to Parker Lake wildfire, regional district says. Officials have confirmed that multiple homes have been damaged, …

Newfoundland and Labrador’s immigration minister says comments made by a Progressive Conservative candidate in an ongoing byelection are full of “overtones” that are “unacceptable.” Minister Gerry Byrne says the leader of the PC Party needs to consider if he still wants Lin Paddock to be a representative of his party. …

ILOILO CITY — This year’s second leg of the Asian Tournament is hosted by Passi City in Iloilo province. Mayor Stephen A. Palmares, Vice Mayor Elyzer C. Chavez and Undersecretary Jesry T. Palmares of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) lead the ceremonial toss for the opening game of the …

From left: Beauty queens Rein Hillary, Gazini Ganados, Bea Gomez, and Billie Hakenson  Former Miss Universe Philippines titleholders Gazini Ganados (2019) and Bea Gomez (2021) are no longer just bejeweled beauties. They have officially crossed over into showbiz, signing a management contract with Sparkle GMA Artist Center. In an interview …