THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) is calling for an immediate end to the fighting between Israeli forces and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. In a statement issued on Friday, the Asean ministers expressed grave concern over the escalation of the conflict that has inflicted heavy casualties on both …
Read More »King Charles to acknowledge ‘painful’ history on state visit to Kenya
As King Charles prepares to make his first visit as monarch to a Commonwealth country, the upcoming trip to Kenya may send signals about how the monarchy will try to answer critical questions it faces amid a broader reckoning with history and the impacts of colonialism. 1st trip as monarch …
Read More »US budget deficit widens to $1.7 trillion on lower tax revenue
WASHINGTON, United States — The US budget deficit has widened to $1.7 trillion, government data showed on Friday, in a development that could add pressure on President Joe Biden as he seeks reelection in 2024. The deficit expanded by $320 billion for the fiscal year ending September 30, following a …
Read More »Some schools in Canada avoid discussing Israel-Hamas war, leaving students on their own
Canadian school boards, divisions and districts are taking different approaches to addressing the ongoing Israel-Hamas war — from no mention at all to offering support groups for students. But some teens feel it’s important to talk about the conflict in school, fully aware of the tough conversations ahead. Other boards …
Read More »A shaky economy has forced Italy’s far-right prime minister to scale back her populist agenda
When she was elected Italy’s first female prime minister, Giorgia Meloni inherited an economy with a debt-to-GDP ratio of 144 per cent. A year later, the economy remains the biggest impediment to the populist reforms she campaigned on. Giorgia Meloni has had to temper some of the social and economic …
Read More »‘High inflation to linger until 2025’
The central bank’s Survey of External Forecasters for September showed that private economists raised their inflation forecasts to 3.7 percent from 3.5 percent for 2024 and to 3.5 percent from 3.4 percent for 2025.” (STAR/File) Supply-side shocks MANILA, Philippines — Economists are now expecting a faster rise in prices of …
Read More »There’s growing opposition to making family doctor training longer
The College of Family Physicians of Canada is being asked to “pause, hold and maybe stop” its plans to increase the time it takes to train a family doctor from two years to three — as medical students, family doctors and provincial health ministers express their opposition. Medical students among …
Read More »Jaymee Joaquin passes away
Jaymee Joaquin has passed away. The former actress-TV host, 44, has been battling cancer for years. She died Wednesday, Oct 18. Her passing was announced on social media by her friend, Fides VA. The post read: “Our dearest Jaymee Topacio aka Jaymee Joaquin, Jaymee Wins officially became an angel today. …
Read More »Coral frame planting: How this Maldives resort helps conserve nature
Nova Maldives is an island beach resort located in the South Ari Atoll of The Maldives. (Photo release) MANILA, Philippines — On World Conservation Day last July 28, one luxury resort in the Maldives stood out for all the efforts that it is making towards environmental conservation. A five-star beach …
Read More »PH softbelles survive Czech Republic in U15 Women’s World Cup
The Philippines eked out a thrilling 3-2 victory over the Czech Republic to open its Under-15 Women’s Softball World Cup bid on a high note at the Komazawa Olympic Park Sports Complex in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, Oct. 21. The PH U15 women’s softball team opens its campaign on a …
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