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The UN Security Council has adopted a watered-down resolution calling for immediately speeding up aid deliveries to desperate civilians in Gaza, but without the original call for an “urgent suspension of hostilities” between Israel and Hamas.  Original call for ‘urgent suspension of hostilities’ in Israel-Hamas war dropped. UN Security Council …

Canada’s economy was essentially unchanged for the third consecutive month in October, but gross domestic product likely edged up in November, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday.  September GDP was revised to zero growth from an initial report of 0.1% growth. Canada’s economy was essentially unchanged for the third consecutive …

“Sy cited a law that has a bearing on the endorsement trend among politicians: the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees. Politicians as product endorsers, known lately as brand ambassadors, are now prevalent, as reflected by the many billboards and advertisements on which their faces …

The United Nations warned the Israel-Hamas war was pushing Gaza towards famine, ahead of an expected Security Council vote Friday on a resolution to boost aid to the Palestinian territory but not call for a ceasefire.  Separate diplomatic efforts were also under way for a fresh pause in the worst-ever …

This April 14, 2020 photo shows residents of Parola compound in Tondo. (The STAR / Edd Gumban)  MANILA, Philippines — The number of poor Filipinos decreased to 22.4% in the first six months of 2023, down from the 23.7% recorded in the same period in 2021, according to data from …

STANDING FIRM. President Marcos (center) is flanked by (from left) Speaker Martin Romualdez, Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner, and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro at the AFP’s 88th Anniversary celebration at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Thursday. Roy Pellovello As Beijing warns …

This photo shows the flags of the Philippines and the Czech Republic. (Facebook / Philippine Embassy in Czech Republic)  MANILA, Philippines — None of the six known Filipino students at Charles University in Prague, Czech Republic were hurt in the shooting incident that took place on campus on Thursday, according …

A gunman killed at least 14 people and wounded at least 25 others at a Prague university on Thursday before he was killed, according to police and Prague emergency services, marking the country’s worst-ever mass shooting.  Shooting on campus of Charles University also injured at least 25. At least 14 …

The Globe and Mail reported Thursday it had obtained documents showing the Alberta government directed Alberta Health Services to remove mention of COVID-19 and influenza from advertisements for this season’s immunization campaign. The Globe said it had obtained those documents through an access to information request. CBC News has not …

Comedian and actor Jo Koy will host the newly revamped Golden Globes, organizers announced Thursday, as the US awards show seeks a clean slate. The stand-up, who starred in “Easter Sunday” and Disney’s “Haunted Mansion,” said he was excited to be overseeing the party that kicks off three months of movie industry …