A protester burns tires during a demonstration following the resignation of its Prime Minister Ariel Henry, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on March 12, 2024. A political transition deal in Haiti marks a key step forward for the violence-ravaged country but far more needs to be done, with some experts warning the …
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Hundreds rescued from Philippines scam centre: police
This undated handout photograph received from Philippines’ Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on March 14, 2024 shows a police officer (front, center) talking to foreign nationals after a raid in a 10-hectare (25-acre) complex of buildings in Bamban town of Tarlac province, north of Manila. – Hundreds of people forced …
Read More »Japan’s 1st private-sector rocket launch attempt explodes shortly after takeoff
A rocket touted as Japan's first from the private sector to go into orbit exploded shortly after takeoff Wednesday, livestreamed video showed. Online video showed the rocket called Kairos blasting off, but exploding midair within seconds A rocket touted as Japan's first from the private sector to go into orbit …
Read More »Special counsel defends highlighting Biden’s memory lapses in testimony
U.S. lawmakers turned a Tuesday hearing on President Joe Biden's handling of classified documents into a proxy battle between the Democratic president and Republican front-runner Donald Trump. Full transcript of Biden interviews over classified documents reveals nuances about president's memory Special counsel Hur under fire from all sides over Biden …
Read More »PCO: At least $4 billion worth of investment deals secured during PBBM working visit to Germany
The PCO has said President Bongbong Marcos has secured at least $4 billion or P220 billion worth of investment deals during his three-day working visit in Germany./PCO/ (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has secured at least $4 billion worth of investment deals during his working visit to Germany, the Presidential Communications …
Read More »UN chief calls for Gaza truce as Ramadan begins
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday urged Israel and Hamas to honour the spirit of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan by "silencing the guns" and to show compassion by releasing all hostages. Antonio Guterres says life-saving humanitarian assistance is only entering Gaza 'in trickles' The head of the …
Read More »Princess Catherine says she manipulated family photo that sparked speculation
Catherine, Britain's Princess of Wales, has issued an apology on social media for "any confusion" caused by an edited photograph which was issued by her office Kensington Palace on Sunday. Associated Press and other news agencies had retracted photo of Catherine and children Apology over edited image likely 'last we …
Read More »Dozens injured aboard Boeing Dreamliner after ‘strong movement’ on flight
At least 50 people have been injured by what officials described as a "strong movement" on a Chilean plane travelling from Sydney to Auckland, New Zealand. Passengers say some people not wearing seatbelts when flight LA800 suddenly dropped At least 50 people were injured Monday by what officials described as …
Read More »PBBM arrives in Germany for three-day working visit
President Bongbong Marcos has arrived in Berlin, Germany for a three-day working visit./PCO/ (Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has arrived in Berlin, Germany for a three-day working visit. According to the Presidential Communications Office, the plane carrying the President, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, and the Philippine delegation arrived at the Brandenburg …
Read More »Haiti’s embattled Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, regional leader says
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as head of the Caribbean nation, the leader of a regional body said on Monday, an unelected role the 74-year-old neurosurgeon has held since the 2021 assassination of the country's last president. Gangs control most of capital Port-au-Prince as violence grips Caribbean nation …
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