CHINA, through its foreign ministry, on Sunday claimed that it was the United States that “invented” how to weaponize the global information space. The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the remark in reaction to the US State Department report claiming that China invested billions of dollars to …
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Pair wins Nobel Medicine prize
STOCKHOLM, Sweden—Katalin Kariko of Hungary and Drew Weissman of the United States won the Nobel Medicine Prize on Monday for work on messenger RNA (mRNA) technology that paved the way for COVID-19 vaccines. The pair, who had been tipped as favorites, were honored “for their discoveries concerning nucleoside base modifications …
Read More »Eala-Alcantara tandem praised for winning medal in Asian Games
Alex Eala and the Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Francis Alcantara fought hard but settled for the bronze medal in mixed doubles tennis at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Alex Eala and Francis Alcantara bagged the bronze medal in mixed doubles tennis at the Asian Games. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO The pair of …
Read More »Pro-Russia party wins Slovakia’s parliamentary elections
A populist former prime minister and his left-wing party have won early parliamentary elections in Slovakia, staging a political comeback after campaigning on a pro-Russian and anti-American message, according to results announced Sunday. Former PM's party has pledged to pull military aid for Ukraine A populist former prime minister and …
Read More »2 killed in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly euthanized, Parks Canada says
A bear attack in Banff National Park late on Friday has left two people dead. Closure in place around attack area until further notice as safety precaution A bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada announced late Saturday. Natalie Fay, external relations manager …
Read More »2 dead in bear attack at Banff National Park, grizzly killed
A bear attack in Banff National Park late on Friday has left two people dead. Closure in place around attack area until further notice as safety precaution A bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada announced late Saturday. Natalie Fay, external relations manager …
Read More »Husband and wife dead after bear attack in Banff National Park, grizzly killed
A bear attack in Banff National Park late on Friday has left two people dead. Closure in place around attack area until further notice as safety precaution A bear attack in Alberta's Banff National Park has left two people dead, Parks Canada announced late Saturday. Natalie Fay, external relations manager …
Read More »Catriona Gray stuns with P13M Bulgari jewelry at ABS-CBN Ball 2023
MANILA, Philippines — From her Philippine flag-inspired ear cuff when she won Binibining Pilipinas 2018 to her enormous Pintados earrings while hosting the pageant last year, Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray has been trending for her bold accessories. At last Saturday’s ABS-CBN Ball 2023, Catriona has done it again – …
Read More »Catriona Gray reacts to Miss Universe removing age limit
MANILA, Philippines — Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray believed that the Miss Universe organization’s move to remove the age limit is a “step toward inclusivity.” Philstar.com asked the Catriona about the issue at the red carpet of ABS-CBN Ball 2023 held in Shangri-La Makati last Saturday. “It's a step toward …
Read More »Voters balance ‘hard time believing politicians’ with desire to cast a ballot in Manitoba’s upcoming election
With days left before Manitoba chooses its next government, Nadia Radi still isn’t sure who she trusts enough to vote for. She's among a group of voters who told a recent focus group that they feel cynical that anything will change no matter who wins the election. Voter cynicism can …
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