THE Philippines is looking to enhance its economic ties with Malawi and Namibia, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said, as he welcomed the envoys of the two African countries. Marcos met with Malawi Ambassador Kwacha Chisiza and Namibia Ambassador Herman Pule Diamonds during their presentation of credentials in Malacañang on Thursday. …
Read More »Joy and pride as Philippines win Asian basketball gold again at last
Filipinos roared in joy and relief as their men’s basketball team ended decades of heartbreak by winning their first Asian Games gold medal in 61 years. Many in the basketball-crazy nation of 110 million people were glued to the television and mobile phone screens as the “Gilas”, Tagalog for panache, …
Read More »Malacañang: Rice prices stabilizing
RICE prices have stabilized following a cap to contain a price surge, Malacañang said Friday. Citing a statement from the officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA), Presidential Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said regular- and well-milled rice were retailing within P41 and P45, respectively, as of October 5. Agriculture Undersecretary …
Read More »Big fuel price rollbacks expected next week
The country’s oil firms may roll back pump prices by as much as P3.20 per liter next week to reflect the movement of prices in the world market. Industry sources said gasoline may go down by P2.90 to P3.20 per liter, kerosene by P2 to P2.20, and diesel by P1.60 …
Read More »‘We are at war,’ Israeli PM says after Hamas launches surprise attack
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday in a surprise assault that combined gunmen crossing into several Israeli towns with a heavy barrage of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip. Palestinian media reports a number of Israelis were taken captive by fighters. …
Read More »Canada has relocated some diplomatic staff out of India amid ongoing tensions, sources say
New Delhi has given Canada until October 10 to to reduce its complement of diplomats in India by about 40 people, sources tell CBC News. The government of India is threatening to revoke the diplomatic immunity of additional staff who have not left the country if Canada fails to meet …
Read More »Donald Trump loses bid to halt New York civil fraud trial
Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial will proceed next week after the former U.S. president lost a bid Friday to halt the proceedings while he fights a pretrial ruling that could strip him of Trump Tower and other marquee properties. Trial to continue next week. Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial will …
Read More »Hamas launches surprise attack as gunmen enter Israel
The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas launched the biggest attack on Israel in years on Saturday in a surprise assault that combined gunmen crossing into several Israeli towns with a heavy barrage of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip. Palestinian media reports a number of Israelis were taken captive by fighters. …
Read More »‘They don’t represent me’: LGBTQ Muslims, allies speak out after ‘parental rights’ protests
Muslims across Canada say the current political climate is dangerous for young people from Muslim backgrounds, in light of heated protests and statements last month over schools teaching gender identity. Muslim Association of Canada wants Trudeau, school boards to apologize for pro-LGBTQ education stance. Muslims across Canada say the current …
Read More »Cult of self-proclaimed ‘Queen of Canada’ threatens Sask. village with public executions
An extremist cult leader and her followers have set up camp in a small Saskatchewan village, 83 kilometres northwest of Maple Creek, near the Alberta border. The group has called for public execution of elected officials and other members in and around the community. RCMP is increasing police presence in …
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