Canadian diplomats were denied access to the start of pop star Kris Wu's appeal trial in Beijing, Ottawa said, following his sentencing in 2022 to more than a decade in prison for crimes including rape. Superstar serving a 13-year prison sentence on charges including rape Canadian diplomats were denied access …
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Mutinous soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger’s president, borders closed and curfew imposed
Mutinous soldiers claimed to have overthrown Niger's democratically elected president, announcing on state television late Wednesday that they have put an end to the government over the African country's deteriorating security. U.S. calls for president's immediate release amid possible coup Mutinous soldiers claim to have overthrown Niger's democratically elected president, …
Read More »23 die in Laguna Lake mishap
Banca capsizes near Binangonan shore; 40 rescued, says PCG LAKE TRAGEDY. In these screengrabs from a news broadcast, fishermen and local rescuers scramble to save the passengers of the motorboat Princess Aya, which capsized in Laguna Lake off the waters of Binangonan, Rizal on Thursday. The Coast Guard confirmed at …
Read More »‘Egay’ toll rises to 6 as it exits PAR; President vows more aid to victims
WATERWORLD. Residents of Abulug in Cagayan are stranded on the roofs of their houses after the Cagayan River overflowed amid heavy rains brought by Typhoon Egay on Wednesday and Thursday. Meanwhile, in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte, rescuers evacuate residents and their pets as local officials reminded them to not leave …
Read More »Marcos seals $285m in deals from Malaysian execs before going home
LAST STOP, KL. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. meets AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes (center) and other officials of Capital A Berhad on one of his last meetings in Kuala Lumpur before heading home to Manila on Thursday following his three-day state visit to Malaysia. Ver Noveno Malaysian business leaders on …
Read More »Guard returns suitcase with nearly P2-M left in NAIA
AN unattended baggage with nearly P2 million in cash was found by an airport security guard at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 1, the Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) said on Tuesday. HONEST SECURITY GUARD File photo of security officer Mahmud Mastul and the cash amounting to over …
Read More »Elaborate SONA security preparations paid off – PNP chief
PHILIPPINE National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. credited the maintenance of peace and order during the second State of the Nation Address of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. last Monday to the elaborate security preparations and collaborative efforts between the police, other key security agencies and local government units. …
Read More »Marcos, Malaysian King to boost bilateral ties post-pandemic
KUALA LUMPUR: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday had an audience with the King of Malaysia, His Royal Highness Al-Sultan Abdullah, where they both committed to further fortify bilateral ties geared toward the post-pandemic transformation of the two nations. Malaysia’s King Sultan Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah (R) and Philippine President …
Read More »Responders had to ‘flee’ N.W.T. wildfire, extent of damage in community unclear
On Tuesday night, N.W.T. fire announced that it was scaling back firefighting operations due to safety concerns. At the time, the fire had reached within five kilometres east of Edzo and seven kilometres southeast of Rae and was expected to reach the community overnight. 'Our lives are at stake here. …
Read More »Adriana Leon plays the hero as Canada completes comeback to defeat Ireland at Women’s World Cup
Adriana Leon scored early in the second half to give Canada a 2-1 win over Ireland at the Women's World Cup on Wednesday in Perth, Australia. Offence gets on track to keep alive hopes of advancing to knockout stage Canada survived an early Katie McCabe wonder goal Wednesday, climbing out …
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