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The U.S. Congress is inching toward a crackdown on the popular platform that could have far-reaching implications for social media in the country. Here’s what’s at stake in Wednesday’s House of Representatives vote on TikTok. 5 key details about Wednesday’s landmark moment in the history of social media. The U.S. …

The Kouta brothers from London., Ont., are among hundreds of Canadians who have fled Gaza since war broke out between Israel and Hamas on Oct. 7. The last step of their journey to escape the besieged enclave comes as Israel threatens a ground invasion of Rafah, a border city considered …

Female activists hold a protest along Morayta Street in Manila to oppose Charter change and other issues as they commemorate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024. (STAR / Ryan Baldemor)  NEW YORK – The Philippines has made significant strides in advancing women’s rights in different sectors, a budget official …

General Romeo Brawner Jr. (File photo)  The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) expressed appreciation to Filipinos who pledged their willingness to fight for the country in case of a conflict with a foreign enemy, noting that the people shall be prepared when that time comes. General Romeo Brawner Jr., …

This photo taken on March 5, 2024 shows journalists filming as a China Coast Guard vessel (R) sails in front of the BRP Sindangan during a supply mission to Second Thomas Shoal in the disputed South China Sea. (AFP / Jam Sta. Rosa)  MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines had received …

TOAST TO US-PH TIES. US Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo (standing) offers a toast during a luncheon hosted by President Marcos Jr. at the Malacañan Palace on Monday. Flanking them are Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. Raimondo is leading a high-level mission of American business leaders …

Kingdom of Jesus Christ leader Apollo Quiboloy and SMNI. (News Releases / Sonshine Media)  MANILA, Philippines — The House legislative franchises committee on Tuesday cited embattled preacher Apollo Quiboloy in contempt after he again refused to attend the panel’s hearing into the alleged franchise violations by the television network connected …

President Marcos has dubbed the first United States trade mission to the Philippines as a testament to the enduring partnership between the two countries. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. welcomes US Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and the Presidential Trade and Investment Mission (PTIM) inside the study room of …

Western aid has lagged, with a U.S. military package held up in Congress for months, and Russian forces have pressed the advantage. As Ukraine sits outgunned and outnumbered, drone units are playing an ever greater role in its defence.  By some estimates, Ukraine is acquiring 50,000 drones a month — …

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as head of the Caribbean nation, the leader of a regional body said on Monday, an unelected role the 74-year-old neurosurgeon has held since the 2021 assassination of the country’s last president.  Gangs control most of capital Port-au-Prince as violence grips Caribbean nation. …