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 …
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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 …
Read More »Niagara Falls declares state of emergency in advance of huge influx of eclipse visitors
Precautionary measure taken as total solar eclipse is expected to bring more than one million people to the Ontario city, says its mayor. Precautionary measure taken as more than a million people expected to visit Surge of eclipse chasers expected in Niagara Falls 4 days ago Duration 2:11 With Ontario's …
Read More »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 …
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