Officials of the Moro National Liberation Front’s political bloc are together keeping their cordiality with counterparts in other partisan groups in the Bangsamoro region, to hold its first parliamentary polls next year. (Philstar.com / John Unson) COTABATO CITY, Philippines — The political party of the Moro National Liberation Front on …
Read More »Senate vetting witnesses vs Guo on her alleged ties to POGO—Gatchalian
Photo from Senate of the Philippines’ FB Page Senator Sherwin Gatchalian revealed that authorities are rigorously vetting witnesses to substantiate the alleged involvement of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo in the recently raided POGO (Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator) operations in her turf. In a radio interview on DWIZ, Gatchalian underscored …
Read More »Marcos says photos with Alice Guo prove nothing
Bamban Mayor Alice Guo and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. poses for a photo at a campaign sortie during the 2022 national elections on March 8, 2022. (Facebook / Mayor Alice Guo) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said his photos with Bamban Mayor Alice Guo, who is currently facing …
Read More »EU bans 4 more Russian media outlets from broadcasting in the bloc, citing disinformation
European Union flag (Picture Credit: Reuters) BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union on Friday banned four more Russian media outlets from broadcasting in the 27-nation bloc for what it calls the spread of propaganda about the invasion of Ukraine and disinformation as the EU heads into parliamentary elections in three …
Read More »Key member of Israel’s war cabinet threatens resignation over war strategy in Gaza
Benny Gantz, a member of Israel’s three-man war cabinet, has threatened to resign from the government if it doesn’t adopt a new plan for the Israel-Hamas war — a move that would leave Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu more reliant on his far-right allies. Gantz’s departure would leave Netanyahu more beholden …
Read More »A rare royal double act from King Charles and Prince William as rift with Prince Harry drags on
When King Charles handed over a senior military title to Prince William the other day, it was more than a symbolic passing on of a role. It was also a personal moment rife with symbolism for the monarch and his heir, and hinted at the family dynamics at play right …
Read More »Recent solar storm and eclipse are reminders we live in the sun’s embrace
We live in the sun’s vast solar environment which occasionally puts us directly in the path of powerful outbursts emanating from its surface to create dazzling displays of northern lights. The sun is approaching a period of heightened activity as it nears its solar maximum. The colourful auroras that treated …
Read More »Ontario’s first measles death in decades offers grim reminder that unvaccinated kids are at risk
An Ontario child’s death from measles this year offered a grim reminder: When vaccination rates drop and this virus rears its head, the youngest among us bear the brunt. Months into 2024, Ontario has hit nearly a quarter of roughly 100 measles cases documented in past decade. This story is …
Read More »Former home of Sir John A. Macdonald reopens with new exhibits exploring complex legacy
Bellevue House National Historic Site in Kingston, Ont., is set to welcome visitors with exhibits that seek to reconcile the role of Canada’s first prime minister with the present and provide previously-silenced communities with a voice. ‘It’s more of a balanced education,’ says Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte elected …
Read More »Grey-headed chickadee listed as endangered in May
The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Canada (COSEWIC) updated the status of twelve Canadian animals this month, and it included the Grey-headed Chickadee among the animals newly considered “endangered.” Dr. Louise Blight is the co-chair of the COSEWIC advisory committee on birds. She said Grey-headed Chickadees live …
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