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Typhoon Kong-rey Leaves Taiwan Picking Up the Pieces as It Heads Towards China

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 1, 2024

Taiwan is back to work today, clearing up after Typhoon Kong-rey roared through, leaving behind damage and sadly causing two deaths. Kong-rey hit Taiwan’s east coast hard on Thursday, marking the biggest storm in nearly 30 years. Strong winds and rain pounded through central Taiwan before the storm crossed into the Taiwan Strait, heading toward […]

Huge Typhoon Leon Slams Taiwan: Markets Closed, Power Outages, and One Dead

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 31, 2024

Typhoon Leon, the biggest storm to hit Taiwan in nearly 30 years, crashed into Taiwan’s east coast on Thursday, causing massive shutdowns and major disruptions. Schools, businesses, and even financial markets are closed as the typhoon brings fierce winds and heavy rain across the island. Leon has knocked out power for almost half a million […]

Harris and Trump Blame Each Other for Dividing People as Campaign Nears End

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 31, 2024

GREEN BAY, Wisconsin – With just one week left in the race, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are pointing fingers at each other for increasing division in the country. Both presidential candidates took shots at each other on Wednesday as they campaigned in key states. In Green Bay, Trump wore a bright orange safety vest […]

Pentagon Confirms North Korean Troops Seen in Russia’s Kursk

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 30, 2024

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon confirmed on Tuesday that around two thousand North Korean soldiers are moving toward Russia’s Kursk region, and a small number have already arrived. Officials are concerned these soldiers might be used to fight Ukrainian forces. Pentagon spokesperson Major General Patrick Ryder said, “We believe Russia may plan to use these North […]

At Least 93 Dead in Northern Gaza Strike; U.S. Calls it ‘Horrifying’

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 30, 2024

CAIRO — At least 93 people, including 20 children, were killed or went missing, and dozens more were hurt after an Israeli airstrike hit a residential building in Beit Lahiya, northern Gaza, on Tuesday, according to Gaza’s health ministry. Rescue workers say more victims may still be trapped under the rubble. Emergency teams can’t reach […]

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, […]

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