17th Dec 2024
Category:International
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Civil upheaval prompts PH repatriation of 63 Filipinos in Haiti
Some 63 Filipinos are expected to be repatriated from Haiti due to the ongoing violent gang activities in the Caribbean, according to the Department of…
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China hopes PH-Germany collaboration delivers peace and stability
Beijing expressed hope on Wednesday that the South China Sea region would see peace and stability due to Germany and the Philippines’ military cooperation. Asking…
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Private rocket in Japan explodes following launch
Local media reported that on Wednesday, Japanese private company Space One’s maiden rocket launch failed as its satellite-carrying rocket exploded following the lift-off. Space One,…
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Fil-Am wins Superior Court judge in San Bernardino County
Michelle Lauron, a Filipino American deputy district attorney, won the San Bernardino County Superior Court judge position with 74.7% of the vote in the March…
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Malaysian PM warns attempts to contain China will fuel its grievances
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim stated during a speech in Australia on Thursday that attempts to prevent China’s ascent will only worsen the nation and…
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Pinay-Thai transgender brawl injures Filipino bystander
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said that a Thai transgender group involved in a fight with a Filipino group in Bangkok “attacked” and seriously…
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First fatal Houthi attack since Israel-Hamas war kills at least three
American and British sources report that at least three sailors were killed Wednesday in a Houthi attack on a Barbados-flagged commerce vessel in the Gulf…
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Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger experience global technical issues lock users out
On Tuesday evening, it appeared that Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger were having technical issues. People reported that they were being locked out of their accounts…
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PH Embassy denies China’s remarks to Ambassador Romualdez
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – On Monday, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., rejected previous criticism of Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez made by the Chinese Embassy in…
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Israeli airstrikes on Gaza aid trucks cause Palestinian casualties
On Sunday, Israeli soldiers attacked a Palestinian crowd getting humanitarian aid from a truck in Deir al-Balah, central Gaza Strip, killing at least nine and…
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Australian Senator censured for disrupting Marcos’ speech
MANILA, PHILIPPINES – Senator Janet Rice of Australia received a censure vote from other senators for her demonstration during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s speech in…
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Lancet: Global obesity epidemic reaches one billion
PARIS, FRANCE — A study published in the Lancet medical journal reveals a staggering increase in global obesity, surpassing one billion people worldwide, marking a…
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‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ triumphs over ‘One Piece’ with record-breaking debut
Netflix’s live-action adaptation of the beloved animated series ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ has emerged as a massive success, surpassing the acclaimed debut of another anime…
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Japan releases more radioactive waste into oceans
Despite voices of concern, Japan decided to release more treated radioactive water from the damaged Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant into the oceans on Wednesday….
