Israeli strikes killed 77 Palestinians in Gaza in the past 24 hours, health authorities said on Sunday, as Egypt hosted an Israeli delegation for a new round of talks in a bid to secure a truce with Gaza’s Hamas rulers. Cairo hosts new negotiations with Israeli envoys in bid to …
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When it comes to prisoner exchanges with Russia, silence is golden, says U.S. special envoy
U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affair Roger Carstens says he agrees with the Kremlin that silence is essential when it comes to public discussions about prisoner exchanges. Accused of spying, it’s been 1 year since U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich was detained in Russia. U.S. Special Envoy for Hostage Affairs Roger …
Read More »Marcos creates maritime council amid escalating tensions in West Philippine Sea
This photo taken on March 5, 2024 shows a China Coast Guard vessel deploying a water cannon at the Philippine military chartered Unaizah May 4 (C) during its supply mission to Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. The Philippines said on March 5 that China Coast Guard …
Read More »CA upholds conviction for murder of 7 Abu Sayyaf members
The Court of Appeals (CA) upheld the conviction for murder of seven members of the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group, who were behind the killing of a military asset in 2007. CA Associate Justice Eduardo Ramos, Jr. of the seventh division handed the ruling in a 26-page decision. He resolved that …
Read More »PCG sends team of doctors, nurses, teachers to Pag-asa Island
A Philippine Coast Guard personnel teaches students in Pag-asa Island. (Photo courtesy of PCG) The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) deployed a team of doctors, nurses, and teachers to Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) to improve community welfare and education in the remote area. The team is …
Read More »‘Live a Christ-like life, share blessings
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos to live Christ-like lives, especially in sharing their blessings with the poor, the sick and the downtrodden. The President made the statement as he joined Filipino Christians in the solemn celebration of the resurrection of the Lord Jesus Christ this Easter Sunday. “Today, we …
Read More »China vows to ‘safeguard’ sovereignty, maritime rights
CHINA has once again voiced its opposition to the intervention of other countries in the South China Sea (SCS) dispute between China and the Philippines. “On the South China Sea issue between China and the Philippines, we have stated our serious position multiple times. We oppose foreign interference, infringement, and …
Read More »Trump’s ‘law and order’ message more complicated this time around on campaign trail
Presumptive Republican nominee for U.S. president Donald Trump called for ‘law and order’ while attending the wake of a slain police officer on Thursday, even as he faces his own criminal trials and a judge this week citing his history of “incendiary” remarks that have threatened the safety of public …
Read More »His family was killed in an airstrike. Now this orphaned boy is getting a rare chance to leave Gaza
Yahya Hamad lost his entire family in an Israeli strike that left him badly injured. Now, he’s managed to leave Gaza for medical treatment. His family is looking at ways of getting him to Canada. A nine-year-old boy, whose entire family was killed, begins journey he hopes will bring him …
Read More »Eala, partner rule W75 Croissy-Beaubourg doubles tilt
Alex Eala (Facebook / Alex Eala) MANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala has copped another doubles championship. Eala and her partner, France’s Estelle Cascino, ruled the doubles championship of the W75 Croissy-Beaubourg tournament after toppling the top-seeded pair of Maia Lumsden and Jessika Ponchet, 7-5, 7-6(4) in France Saturday night (Manila …
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