The reasons why Jordan and, reportedly, Saudi Arabia helped thwart Iran's attack on Israel are varied, complex and perhaps self-serving, observers say. But they may also reveal their greater concern about the threat posed by Iran and in preventing a wider conflict. The threat posed by Iran, and of a …
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Explosions heard near Iranian military base days after Israel vowed to respond to earlier Iranian attack
Iranian media has reported explosions over the city of Isfahan in western Iran and flights in the area are being diverted. Multiple American media outlets cited U.S. officials saying that Israel has attacked Iran. Details remain sparse as Iran's air defence systems were triggered near a nuclear site Explosions heard …
Read More »Quebec eyed as prime spot to suck carbon from atmosphere
A Quebec-based company is hoping to become a leader in direct air capture, where carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere. But questions remain about whether the technology is the best use of limited public funds and resources as the world seeks to reduce climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions. Direct air …
Read More »Arizona Coyotes fans devastated at prospect of losing their team
For the first time since 1997, no one from three generations of the Dunaway family group attended the Arizona Coyotes' fan appreciation night — the final game of the regular season — amid reports Wednesday's game against the Edmonton Oilers was the last one before the team is relocated. Formerly …
Read More »Capital gains tax change draws ire from some Canadian entrepreneurs worried it will worsen brain drain
Canadian entrepreneurs and investors are blasting the federal government's budget for expanding a tax on the rich that they say will worsen brain drain and further degrade productivity. The government estimates the change will impact 0.13 per cent of Canadians in any given year, and 307,000 Canadian companies. Some say …
Read More »Solons eye Chinese presence in Cagayan
Map shows how near Cagayan province, where two new EDCA sites are located, to Taiwan. NSC, CHED called to conduct own probes Senators are seeking to investigate the reported influx of Chinese students in schools near areas covered by the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, in particular in Cagayan that is …
Read More »VP Sara crossed the line, says First Lady Liza
HAPPIER TIMES. Vice President Sara Duterte (left) and First Lady Liza Marcos share a light moment during the 2nd State of the Nation Address of President Marcos last year. First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos did not mince words in expressing her disappointment at Vice President Sara Duterte, saying the latter crossed …
Read More »Marcos among Time’s 100 most influential persons
President Marcos was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People of 2024. Under the category of “Leaders,” Mr. Marcos joined other personalities such as Yulia Navalnaya, wife of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny; European Council president Donald Tusk; jailed 2023 Nobel Peace Prize winner and human …
Read More »This summer is all about fun denim and golfing style
Denim in this heat? Only when it’s Kenzo. City pop – the funk-meets-disco sound and retro-futurism aesthetic that emerged during the Japanese economic boom of the 1980s – is back in a big way this summer. It inspires Kenzo artistic director Nigo’s spring summer collection as he looked at how …
Read More »‘Crazy Rich Asians’ director to helm Broadway adaptation for stage debut
MANILA, Philippines — "Crazy Rich Asians" is getting a musical adaptation with the film's director, Jon M. Chu, at the helm for his Broadway debut. Warner Bros. Theatre Ventures confirmed it was developing a musical adaptation for Broadway of the film starring Constance Wu and Henry Golding. The 2018 blockbuster …
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