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Japan PM Ishiba Wins Parliament Vote as Trump Stays in Focus

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 12, 2024

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba won a vote in parliament to keep his job, but things aren’t looking easy. His coalition lost its majority in a recent election, leaving him with a fragile government. He now needs support from smaller parties to get things done. With tensions rising with the U.S., China, and North Korea, […]

Taiwan denies making pagers that exploded in Lebanon

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 12, 2024

Taiwan’s government has said that it has finished investigating the deadly explosion of pagers in Lebanon in September, which were linked to the Iran-backed group Hezbollah. Taiwan officials confirmed that no Taiwanese people or companies were involved in making or selling the dangerous pagers. Earlier reports suggested that the pagers were connected to a Taiwanese […]

Dozens Dead or Hurt in Israeli Attack in Northern Gaza

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 11, 2024

In a recent attack in northern Gaza, dozens of people were killed or wounded when an Israeli strike hit a house in Jabalia. Palestinian medics reported the tragic incident, showing footage of bodies wrapped in blankets at a hospital. The house, which had at least 30 people inside, was destroyed, and the death toll is […]

Thousands Protest Spain’s Response to Deadly Floods

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 11, 2024

In Valencia, Spain, tens of thousands of people protested on Saturday because they were angry at how the local government handled the terrible floods that happened recently. The floods killed more than 220 people and caused a lot of damage, making it one of the worst natural disasters in Europe in decades. The protesters were […]

Vatican Looks for “Wisdom” from Trump, Hopes for Positive Change

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 10, 2024

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s top official, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his victory but expressed some concerns about the promises he made during his campaign. Parolin, who is the Vatican’s secretary of state, said that although they wished Trump wisdom—an important trait for leaders, according to the Bible—he wasn’t sure […]

North Korea Disrupts GPS, Confuses Planes and Ships – Seoul

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 10, 2024

In a surprising move, North Korea caused problems for ships and planes in South Korea by jamming GPS signals. The jamming took place on Friday and Saturday, affecting many vessels and civilian aircraft. This happened just one week after North Korea tested a powerful new missile, claiming it was their most advanced yet. This missile […]

Indonesian Volcano Erupts, Ash Reaches 10 km, People Flee

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 9, 2024

Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki-laki erupted several times on Friday, sending volcanic ash up to 10 kilometers (32,800 feet) into the sky. This eruption follows a deadly eruption on Sunday night, which killed nine people. The volcano is located on the island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province. The eruption caused damage to more than […]

Trump Picks Susie Wiles as New Top White House Boss

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 9, 2024

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump shared big news on Thursday! He said that Susie Wiles, who helped lead his campaign and played a huge role in his victory, will now become his chief of staff at the White House. This is a very important job because she will be Trump’s main helper, making sure everything runs […]

Chinese Leader Xi Urges Stable US-China Ties in Message to Trump

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 8, 2024

Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a message to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, asking for good, stable, and lasting relationships between China and the U.S. Xi said that when the two countries work together, both can benefit, but when they fight, everyone loses. He said it’s important for China and the U.S. to respect each other, […]

Angry Democrats Blame Biden After Harris’ Election Loss

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 8, 2024

Washington — The Democratic Party is upset and confused after Vice President Kamala Harris lost her election. Many Democrats are questioning why the party didn’t act sooner to make changes. Harris entered the race as the underdog against Republican Donald Trump, but her loss made some party members wonder about the future of their team. […]

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