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THE Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) on Saturday said that 21 of the 22 Filipino seafarers aboard a ship that was attacked by Houthi rebels had been rescued. During the Saturday News Forum in Quezon City, DMW Secretary Hans Leo Cacdac said the rescue operation on the MV Tutor was …

City says state of emergency allows for more co-ordination of action, and is an indicator of the seriousness of the situation.  Declaration made at 8 a.m. Saturday underscores seriousness of situation. City provides new update on water main break Calgary officials provide an update on the major water main break …

The Russian-Ukrainian war has killed tens of thousands of Ukrainian soldiers. As it grinds on, and as Russia continues to strike Ukrainian cities with missiles, bombs and drones, there is a growing weariness among many Ukrainians, who are exhausted by fear and grief and struggle to see an end to …

Policemen stand guard as mourning relatives await coffins of the deceased arriving on an Indian Air Force plane from Kuwait at the Cochin International Airport in Kochi on June 14, 2024. (AFP / Arun Chandrabose)  KOCHI, India — Grieving families kept a solemn vigil in the terminal of an Indian …

Protecting military trainers in the event they’re deployed back into Ukraine is the top consideration for Canadian defence planners as France steps up pressure on allies to join its training initiative, Canada’s top military commander says.  Paris has been inviting allies to take part in a new training mission inside …

The local stock market has turned bearish after last week’s plunge but investors are not seen to jump in to pick up bargains this week as they are expected to remain on the sidelines amid an absence of positive catalysts. “The local market declined last week by 2.07 percent. With …

Officials continue to warn residents that Calgary could run out of water if the effort to conserve water isn’t their first priority. But what could running out of water actually look like in Alberta’s largest city?  Ominous warnings put water conservation in spotlight for residents, businesses, fire crews and hospitals. …

Connor McDavid had a goal and three assists as the Edmonton Oilers thumped the visiting Florida Panthers 8-1 on Saturday to cut the Panthers’ lead in the best-of-seven title series to 3-1. Edmonton chases Sergei Bobrovsky in 8-1 victory as series shifts back to Florida. Connor McDavid has dragged his …

American singer-songwriter Angela Bofill/Angela Bofill via Facebook  MANILA, Philippines — American singer-songwriter Angela Bofill has passed away. She was 70. The death of the soulful voice behind hits “Break It To Me Gently,” “I Try” and “This Time I’ll Be Sweeter” was confirmed by her representatives to People.com and on her official …

The $1.9-billion federal Indian boarding home settlement agreement is designed to make it easier to make claims than previous settlements for Indigenous people, but it doesn’t include a recommendation for an official apology — something survivors say they still want. Ottawa paid non-Indigenous families to house Indigenous children — many …