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There was a revelatory moment on the weekend as Defence Minister Bill Blair attempted to bridge the gap between rhetoric and reality over the Liberal government’s spending plans for his department and the Canadian military. The department is facing spending cuts at a time of growing global volatility There was …

Amherstburg, Ont., resident Jennifer Duguay says she’s still in disbelief that she crossed the border to get a biopsy after she was denied care in Windsor due to ongoing hospital delays caused by a ransomware attack. Windsor Regional Hospital says it has been rescheduling postponed appointments Amherstburg, Ont., resident Jennifer …

HONG KONG — In time for the opening of World of Frozen this month, Hong Kong Disneyland presented to the global press, including Philstar.com, its Christmas and New Year offerings, including its first-ever New Year’s Eve countdown in its newly revamped Castle of Magical Dreams. Christmas offerings Musicians and dancers …

A sign illuminates a square in Tel Aviv calling for the release of Israelis held hostage in the Gaza Strip since the October 7 attack by Hamas militants, on November 21, 2023, amid ongoing battles between Israel and the Palestinian armed group. – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told his …

for San Miguel Beer MANILA, Philippines — Of all the alcoholic drinks, beer ranks as the most widely consumed in the world. And by volume, beer ranks just below potable water and tea in terms of popularity among all kinds of beverages. Western markets have long been accustomed to dark …

MANILA, Philippines — A new documentary series about the Kpop boy band BTS will stream on Disney+ beginning December 20. The eight-part "BTS Monuments: Beyond the Star" will follow the group's decade-long career to date and feature in-depth interviews with each of the group's members — RM, Jin, J-Hope, Suga, …

HONG KONG — World of Frozen, the world’s first ever and so far only “Frozen”-themed park in the world, officially opened to the public last Monday, November 20, in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. In his speech for the opening, Walt Disney Company Chief Executive Officer Robert “Bob” Iger thanked Disney’s …

MANILA, Philippines — SM Supermalls has recently garnered awards from esteemed recognition platforms for its impactful endeavors that enhance the well-being of Filipinos, including the Asia CEO Awards, Healthy Pilipinas Awards for Partners by the Department of Health (DOH) and the 2023 Dragons of Asia Awards. Asia CEO Awards SM …

Monday's session in the Saskatchewan legislature was interrupted by protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. Similar protest held at U of S in Saskatoon Monday's session in the Saskatchewan legislature was interrupted by protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. "Hopefully this shows our governments what we want, because …

In its statement of defence filed this month, Air Canada rejected "each and every allegation" in the Brink's suit, saying it fulfilled its carriage contracts and denying any improper or "careless" conduct. Suit claims airline was 'negligent' and failed to follow 'appropriate security measures' Air Canada has fired back in …