Abu Mustafa Naji and his wife decided not to leave their home in Gaza even though it was bombed during the Israel-Hamas war. As Ramadan begins, they chose to break their fast on a table in the middle of what’s left. Abu Mustafa Naji and his wife sit in the …
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As ‘where’s Kate’ conspiracy theories run wild, here’s how the story became such a royal mess
From the beginning, Kensington Palace was clear: Catherine was unlikely to return to public duties until after Easter, and the palace would only provide provide updates “when there is significant new information to share.” But in an information vacuum, people have created their own theories. In an information vacuum, people …
Read More »Solar eclipse chasers travel the world for a few minutes in the shadow of the moon
For some, it’s travelling to remote locations that makes catching fleeting moments of daytime darkness special. Others say the experience is personal and spiritual. And there are those who crave a human connection while watching the moon slowly envelope the sun. But they all say it’s worth it for the …
Read More »Canada evacuates some embassy staff in Haiti as violence engulfs capital
Canada has announced that it is temporarily reducing the number of Canadian embassy staff in Haiti due to the volatile security situation in the capital. GAC blames the ‘volatility of the security situation.’ Canada has evacuated a portion of its embassy staff from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, by commercial helicopter charter due …
Read More »Massive storm system hits 3 U.S. states, at least 2 deaths reported
Police in Ohio confirmed two deaths resulting from a fierce storm system on Thursday that unleashed suspected twisters and damaged homes and businesses in parts of that state, along with Indiana and Kentucky. Deputy chief expects death toll to rise. Police in Ohio confirmed two deaths resulting from a fierce …
Read More »China accuses US of “economic bullying” over trade mission to PH
China strongly criticized the recent trade mission sent by US President Joe Biden to the Philippines, alleging that the delegates aimed to thwart China’s technological progress. The Chinese embassy in Manila assailed the trade mission’s focus on national security, saying it veered towards rallying against Beijing rather than fostering economic …
Read More »Marcos: PH won’t waver in defending sea rights
DANKE, GERMANY. President Marcos waves to the Filipino community who gathered at the Marriott Hotel in Berlin to greet him at the end of his two-day state visit to Germany on Tuesday before heading to the Czech Republic. Behind Mr. Marcos are Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Agriculture Secretary Francisco …
Read More »Rights groups refute Marcos’ claim of ‘progress’ in ending drug war abuses
This undated photo shows people lighting candles to protest killings under the Duterte administration’s ‘war on drugs.’ (The STAR / Miguel de Guzman, File) MANILA, Philippines — Human rights groups on Thursday refuted the president’s recent claim that the government is “progressing” in terms of curbing police abuses in the …
Read More »Lawmakers puzzled over VP Sara’s presence at Quiboloy ‘prayer rally’
Apollo Quiboloy prays over then-vice presidential aspirant Sara Duterte during a rally in 2022. (Facebook / Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats) MANILA, Philippines — Some lawmakers have questioned Vice President Sara Duterte’s motives for gracing the “prayer rally” organized for controversial preacher Apollo Quiboloy on Tuesday night, with one senator saying that …
Read More »EU parliament adopts ‘historic’ rules on AI
Strasbourg, France—The European Parliament gave final approval on Wednesday to wide-ranging EU rules to govern artificial intelligence, including powerful systems like OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Senior European Union officials say the rules, first proposed in 2021, will protect citizens from the possible risks of a technology developing at breakneck speed, while also …
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