Groups providing health care in Gaza say seven major hospitals have run out of medical supplies, leaving them scrambling to find ways to bring essential supplies into the region through Israel’s total blockade. Total siege of Gaza means hospitals go without medical supplies and electricity, endure constant bombardment. Medical supplies …
Read More »Israeli warplanes pound Gaza. A ground invasion is expected. Does Hamas have an endgame?
Hamas’s ultimate goal is the destruction of Israel and to establish an Islamist state over the entire country. Despite its devastating attack on the weekend, the militant group is no closer to that outcome. So what, then, was its endgame? Boosting support, scuttling Saudi-Israel deal, enacting revenge may all play …
Read More »Military flights to evacuate Canadians from Israel to begin this week: Joly
Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Wednesday that military flights to evacuate Canadians from Israel to Athens will begin this week. Meanwhile, Ottawa is working on a way to get Canadians who can’t make it to Tel Aviv out of Gaza and the West Bank, possibly through Jordan. Families confirm …
Read More »Netanyahu vows to ‘crush and destroy’ Hamas ahead of expected ground offensive into Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel would “crush and destroy” Hamas in response to its attack last Saturday. Israel forms unity government; officials in Gaza say supplies, power sources dwindling. Warning: This story contains disturbing details Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday that Israel would “crush …
Read More »Israeli-Palestinian conflict missing from resolution list as NDP prepares for policy conference
The New Democratic Party of Canada has released its list of 60 “priority” resolutions up for debate at this weekend’s party convention in Hamilton, Ont. — and none of them touch on the current Israeli-Palestinian conflict. “Prioritized” resolutions will be debated during three-day convention in Hamilton, Ont. The New Democratic …
Read More »Canada could lead the world in oil production growth in 2024
Canada’s oil production is set to jump by about 10 per cent over the next year and become one of the largest sources of increased supply around the world. Big boost in output could be the ‘last hurrah’ for oilsands, says analyst. Canada’s oil production is set to jump by …
Read More »A fusion of film, theater, and live performances
As we contemplated the timeless questions of love and friendship, Wishdate captivated audiences with their ninth installment, Memoir. The production was staged on October 1 at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, delivering a mesmerizing fusion of film, theater, and live performances that left audiences moved and inspired. Attendees of ‘Wishdate’ are …
Read More »PSC knows about P10m funds, says Tolentino
THE Philippine Olympic Committee reiterated on Wednesday that the Philippine Sports Commission had a hand in the Commission on Audit sending a demand letter asking the organization to liquidate a P10-million financial assistance that was released 25 years ago. POC president Rep. Abraham “Bambol” Tolentino said that an Affidavit of …
Read More »Lastimosa not sure when Mikey Williams can rejoin TNT
With less than a month before the start of Season 48 of the Philippine Basketball Association (PBA), TNT’s Filipino-American guard Mikey Williams is still not back with his team. TNT debuted in the East Asia Super League Season 2 on Wednesday night, October 11, with a 93-75 beating at the …
Read More »‘Spread fun, not flu’: DOH shares prevention tips, treatment for influenza
While the national influenza situation has not “exceeded the alert level,” a health expert urged the public to continue observing minimum health standards to minimize the spread of the virus. (Photo from Unsplash) “Spread fun, not flu,” said Department of Health (DOH) Research Institute for Tropical Medicine (RITM) Medical Specialist …
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