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Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Reopens After 5-Year Fire

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 7, 2024

PARIS – After five and a half years of careful rebuilding, the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris is finally opening its doors again this Saturday. This iconic 860-year-old church, known for its beauty and history, was badly damaged by a huge fire in April 2019. The fire destroyed its roof and spire, and the entire […]

South Korea’s President Yoon Apologizes for Martial Law Action

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 7, 2024

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol faced intense pressure this week after attempting to impose martial law. He apologized publicly, saying his decision was made out of desperation, but also confirmed he would not step down. His apology came just hours before an impeachment vote that could decide his future in office. Yoon declared martial […]

US Ship Near Spratlys: Exercising Right to Sail in the Area

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 6, 2024

Recently, the military forces of the Philippines, Japan, and the United States sailed together within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone. This activity was part of a special mission called the Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA). The purpose of the MCA is to help the three countries work better together to face security challenges in the […]

Strong quake hits California, tsunami warning called off

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 6, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, California — A powerful 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the northern California coast on Thursday, causing coastal towns to evacuate low-lying areas. Luckily, there were no reports of deaths or injuries. The earthquake hit at 10:44 a.m. Pacific Time and was centered about 39 miles (63 km) west of the small town of […]

US Didn’t Know About South Korea’s Martial Law, Says Blinken

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 5, 2024

The United States did not know about South Korea’s president’s decision to declare martial law, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday. President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law to stop political opponents, but he quickly reversed the decision after lawmakers disagreed with him. Speaking from Brussels, Blinken emphasized that it was important […]

South Korea’s Opposition Moves to Impeach the President

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 5, 2024

In the early hours of Thursday, lawmakers in South Korea began efforts to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol, accusing him of declaring martial law to stop investigations into himself and his family. This dramatic move follows Yoon’s declaration of martial law, which was South Korea’s first in over 40 years. The declaration was quickly overturned […]

Trump Wants Judge to Drop Hush Money Case After Election Win

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 4, 2024

Donald Trump is asking a judge in New York to drop the criminal charges against him, saying the case would make it harder for him to do his job as president. In May, Trump was found guilty of paying $130,000 to a woman named Stormy Daniels, who claimed she had an affair with him, which […]

US Urges Peaceful, Lawful End to South Korea’s Crisis

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 4, 2024

The United States expressed serious concern on Tuesday about the situation in South Korea after President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law. The U.S. hopes that the crisis will be resolved peacefully and according to the law. What Happened in South Korea? Yoon’s unexpected decision to declare martial law has shaken South Korea, as it […]

Malaysian Ringgit, Chinese Yuan Drop Most in Asia’s Currencies

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 3, 2024

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0208 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 149.910 149.59 -0.21 Sing dlr 1.347 1.3443 -0.23 Taiwan dlr 32.651 32.598 -0.16 Korean won 1403.400 1401.7 -0.12 Baht 34.515 34.51 -0.01 Peso 58.680 58.65 -0.05 Rupiah 15930.000 […]

Trump to Visit Notre-Dame for Reopening in First Trip Abroad

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 3, 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has announced he will travel to Paris to attend the grand reopening of the famous Notre-Dame Cathedral this weekend. This will be his first trip abroad since winning the U.S. election. Restoring a Historic Icon Notre-Dame, one of the most cherished landmarks in Paris, was badly damaged by a fire over five […]

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