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US, Russia clash at UN over North Korea, Patriot missiles in Ukraine

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 7, 2024

Russia’s U.N. Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia and deputy U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Robert Wood traded the accusations at a U.N. Security Council meeting on Ukraine, requested by Moscow. Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine nearly two years ago. UNITED NATIONS – The United States accused Russia on Tuesday of firing at least nine North Korean-supplied missiles at Ukraine, […]

Chinese spies hacked Dutch defense network last year –intelligence agencies

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 7, 2024

THE HAGUE — Chinese state-backed cyber spies hacked into an internal computer network at the Dutch Ministry of Defense last year, intelligence agencies in the Netherlands said in a rare report published on Tuesday. The agencies, known by their Dutch acronyms MIVD and AIVD, said the hackers had placed sophisticated malicious software, or malware, that cloaked […]

Blinken meets Saudi crown prince amid heightened Mideast tensions

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 6, 2024

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken disembarks from the plane upon arriving at King Khalid International Airport, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. Mark Schiefelbein/ Pool via REUTERS RIYADH — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in Saudi Arabia on Monday, his first stop in a Middle East tour as Washington tries […]

Singapore passes law to hold ‘dangerous offenders” beyond prison terms

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 6, 2024

SINGAPORE — Singapore on Monday passed a law to hold “dangerous offenders” indefinitely, even after they complete their jail sentences. The legislation applies to those above 21 who are convicted of crimes such as culpable homicide, rape and sex with minors, who are deemed to be at risk of reoffending upon release. In a speech in […]

Israel’s Netanyahu cautious on hostage deal amid coalition rifts

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 5, 2024

“We will not agree to every deal, and not at any price,” Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says. Abir Sultan Pool/ Pool via REUTERS/File photo JERUSALEM – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel was not ready to accept a deal at any price to release hostages held by Hamas amid rifts in his […]

Zelenskiy visits front line amid speculation about the fate of top general

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 5, 2024

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy speaks with servicemen during his visit at a frontline, amid Russia’s attack on Ukraine, in the Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine February 4, 2024. Ukrainian Presidential Press Service/ Handout via REUTERS KYIV — President Volodymyr Zelenskiy visited Ukrainian troops on the southeastern front and handed out medals, his office said on Sunday amid […]

Pope Francis condemns anti-Judaism, anti-Semitism amid new wave of attacks vs. Jews

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 4, 2024

Anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism are sins against God, Pope Francis says. Vatican Media/ Handout via REUTERS/File photo VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis condemned all forms of anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism, labelling them as a “sin against God”, after noticing an increase in attacks against Jews around the world. “(The Church) rejects every form of anti-Judaism and anti-Semitism, […]

North Korea tested firing cruise missiles on Feb 2 – KCNA

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 4, 2024

Published February 3, 2024 6:33am A combination picture shows a missile launch, as the state media report North Korea tested its new land-to-air cruise missiles off its west coast, North Korea, January 2, 2024. KCNA via REUTERS SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea tested its cruise missiles as well as new land-to-air missiles off its west coast on Feb. 2, […]

US starts retaliatory strikes in Iraq and Syria against Iran-linked targets

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 3, 2024

WASHINGTON – The US military launched airstrikes on Friday in Iraq and Syria against more than 85 targets linked to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) and the militias it backs, in retaliation for last weekend’s attack in Jordan that killed three US troops. The strikes, which included the use of long-range B-1 bombers flown from the […]

Panama cardinal found alive after missing for two days — police

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 2, 2024

A police officer speaks to Cardinal Jose Luis Lacunza, who has been found “safe and sound” after being reported missing for two days, in Boquete, Panama February 1, 2024, in this screen grab obtained from social media video. Policia Nacional de Panama @ProtegeryServir via X/via REUTERS PANAMA CITY – Jose Luis Lacunza, a Roman Catholic Cardinal who was reported […]

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