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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 […]

Former Chief of Staff Says Trump Likes to Act Like a Dictator

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 24, 2024

In a recent interview, John Kelly, who used to be Donald Trump chief of staff, said that Trump acts like a dictator and does not understand the US Constitution. With the election coming up on November 5, Kelly expressed concern that if Trump becomes president again, he might rule like an authoritarian leader. Kelly, a […]

UK Airport Evacuated After Bomb Scare

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 24, 2024

A major UK airport in Birmingham had to be evacuated on Wednesday due to a bomb scare. Flights were stopped for several hours after police found a suspicious vehicle. Passengers were told not to travel to the airport, and those already inside were asked to leave the terminals with their luggage. West Midlands Police said […]

UN Agency Leader Urges Temporary Truce in North Gaza

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 23, 2024

CAIRO — The U.N. agency that helps Palestinian refugees is asking for a temporary truce in fighting to let people safely leave northern Gaza. They say the situation is very bad, with many people hurt and supplies running out because of the ongoing Israeli attacks. Philippe Lazzarini, the leader of the U.N. relief agency (UNRWA), […]

China Set for Live-Fire Drills in Taiwan Strait

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 23, 2024

BEIJING, China – China announced it will conduct live-fire military drills in the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, just days after US and Canadian warships passed through the area. The drills, announced by China’s Maritime Safety Administration, will take place near China’s southeastern coast, about 105 kilometers (66 miles) from Taiwan. China claims Taiwan as its […]

Israel Strikes Beirut Suburbs Amid Ongoing Tensions

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 22, 2024

In a tense situation, Israel launched airstrikes on Saturday in southern Beirut, targeting what it claimed were Hezbollah weapons facilities. This came after Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel and allegedly sent a drone towards Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s holiday home, which he called a serious attack. Although Netanyahu wasn’t at his home during the […]

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