The surprise announcement Friday by the Princess of Wales brings with it inevitable shorter-term questions — about how the Royal Family will adapt with two senior members facing cancer diagnoses and whether the wild speculation around Catherine will abate — as well as longer-term considerations about the future of the …
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Catherine, Princess of Wales, being treated for cancer
Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday that she has been diagnosed with cancer, a surprise disclosure that follows an extended period of frenzied public speculation on the state of her health. Announcement comes amid extended period of frenzied public speculation on her health Catherine, Princess of Wales, revealed Friday that …
Read More »At least 60 dead in Moscow concert hall attack as ISIS claims responsibility
Russian investigators said at least 60 people were killed and more than 140 others were wounded in an attack that began at a Moscow-area concert hall Friday night. Russian government officials say children are among the dead and wounded. Assailants with automatic weapons, explosives attack Crocus City Hall ISIS claims …
Read More »DMW: No Filipinos reported hurt in Moscow concert hall attack
The picture shows the burning concert venue Crocus City Hall following the shooting incident in Krasnogorsk, outside Moscow, on March 22, 2024. Gunmen opened fire in the concert hall, leaving several dead and wounded before the fire spread through the building, Moscow’s mayor and Russian news agencies reported. /Photo by …
Read More »Philippines accuses China of water cannon attack on supply vessel
The Philippines accused the China Coast Guard of blocking and firing water cannon at a Filipino supply vessel Saturday morning off a remote and contested South China Sea reef. Screen grab: Philippine Armed Forces MANILA, March 23, 2024 (AFP) – The Philippines accused the China Coast Guard of blocking and …
Read More »New Era University’s China Studies Center marks first anniversary with commitment to bilateral relations
Chinese Ambassador HE Huang Xilian engages in discussion with NEU President Albert Domingo during the 11th Manila Forum of the Association for Philippines-China Understanding (APCU) at the NEU School of Management Building Photo Courtesy: New Era University Today marks the first anniversary of the China Studies Center of the School …
Read More »Brazil’s Jair Bolsonaro indicted for allegedly falsifying COVID-19 vaccination status
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was formally accused Tuesday of falsifying his COVID-19 vaccination status, marking the first indictment for the embattled far-right leader, with more allegations potentially in store. First indictment against former president amid multiple investigations Former Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro was formally accused Tuesday of falsifying his …
Read More »Blinken says US stands by ‘ironclad’ commitments to defend Philippines
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken (3rd L) attends a meeting with Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (R) at Malacanang Palace in Manila on March 19, 2024. (Photo by EVELYN HOCKSTEIN / POOL / AFP) By Léon BRUNEAU MANILA, March 19, 2024 (AFP) – US Secretary of State Antony Blinken …
Read More »Backup car of BuCor chief Catapang fired at on Skyway; no one hurt
The rear window of the backup car of BuCor Chief Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr. after the incident./BuCor/ (Eagle News)–The backup car of Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) director general Gregorio Pio P. Catapang Jr. was shot at by unidentified gunmen on Tuesday, March 19. In a statement, the BuCor said …
Read More »At least 63 Filipinos to be repatriated from Haiti amid ongoing violence
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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