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Washington State Ballot Box Set on Fire in Suspected Arson, Police Report

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 29, 2024

A ballot box in Washington state, used for collecting early votes for the upcoming U.S. election on November 5, caught fire on Monday in what police believe was an act of arson. The FBI is now looking into the incident. Video from KATU, a local news station, showed smoke rising from the ballot box in […]

Israel Bans UN Refugee Agency UNRWA from Operating Over Security Concerns

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 29, 2024

Israel’s parliament has passed a law banning the United Nations agency, UNRWA, from operating in the country due to alleged links between some of its staff and Hamas militants. The decision was based on claims that some UNRWA workers were involved in or supported attacks on Israel, leading Israeli lawmakers to push for this ban. […]

UN Security Council to Discuss Israel’s Strike on Iran

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 28, 2024

NEW YORK — The United Nations Security Council is set to meet on Monday to talk about Israel’s recent attack on Iran, according to Switzerland, which is leading the council. Iran asked for this meeting with support from Algeria, China, and Russia. Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araqchi, wrote to the council, saying Israel’s actions are […]

South Korea to Update NATO on North Korean Troops Helping Russia, Says Alliance

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 28, 2024

BRUSSELS — On Monday, South Korea’s top representatives will brief NATO’s North Atlantic Council about reports that North Korea has sent troops to Russia. This briefing follows the U.S. expressing deep worries about the potential use of North Korean soldiers in the conflict against Ukraine. NATO, the military alliance, invited ambassadors from its Indo-Pacific partners, […]

Trump, Harris, and Beyoncé Shine a Light on Abortion Issues While Campaigning in Texas!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 27, 2024

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump made special stops in Texas on Friday to talk about important issues as we get closer to the election. Texas is known for having strict rules about abortion, and it was the first state to make it almost impossible for women to get one. While Texas usually votes for Republicans, […]

Israel Army Exits North Gaza Hospital, Holds Medical Staff — Health Ministry Reports

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 27, 2024

Israel Army left Kamal Adwan Hospital in northern Gaza after a raid, where they reportedly detained dozens of medical staff and some patients, according to the Gaza health ministry. Meanwhile, 30 people in Beit Lahiya, also in northern Gaza, were killed in Israeli airstrikes. The Israeli military confirmed an attack in the area, stating it […]

NATO Allies Discuss North Korean Troops Going to Russia

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 26, 2024

BRUSSELS — NATO allies are having discussions about North Korean troops being sent to Russia, according to a spokesperson for NATO. Farah Dakhlallah mentioned on Wednesday that there is evidence of North Korean soldiers being deployed, but she didn’t say which allies confirmed this. Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated that his country’s intelligence […]

Canada Plans to Reduce Immigration to Help Ease Housing and Social Services Strain

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 26, 2024

TORONTO, Canada – Canada’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, announced a big change to immigration plans on Thursday, saying the country will lower the number of new immigrants to help ease issues with housing and social services. Canada has been welcoming large numbers of new residents to fill jobs after the pandemic, but now, Trudeau says […]

US Confirms Two Cases of Human Bird Flu in Washington State

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 25, 2024

WASHINGTON – The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Thursday that two out of four suspected cases of bird flu in Washington state have been confirmed. Officials also shared that healthcare workers who cared for a person with bird flu in Missouri do not have the virus, following tests conducted on […]

Taiwan Says China’s Live-Fire Drills Are Meant to Scare Others

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 25, 2024

TAIPEI — Taiwan’s defense ministry said on Tuesday that China’s recent live-fire military drills, held just across the water from Taiwan, could be China’s way of trying to scare people. The drills, near Niushan Island in China’s Fujian province, took place for four hours and included real shooting practice. Taiwan’s officials believe these drills are […]

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