Foreign
TIFF cancels screening of ‘Russians at War’ due to threats
September 13, 2024, 5:28 pm
TRENTON, Canada – Threats putting the public at risk forced the Toronto Film Festival (TIFF) to cancel the North American premiere of the controversial documentary “Russians at War” on Thursday. The film, shot by Russian-Canadian director Anastasia Trofimova, which follows Russian soldiers… Read More
N. Korea discloses uranium enrichment facility for 1st time
September 13, 2024, 1:13 pm
SEOUL –North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has called for increasing the number of centrifuges for uranium enrichment in order to expand its nuclear weapons for self-defense, the state media said Friday. Kim made the call during a visit to the Nuclear Weapons Institute and the "production base of… Read More
Polls suggest Kamala Harris won presidential debate
September 13, 2024, 11:04 am
ISTANBUL – Early polls have found that Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris performed better than her Republican challenger, former President Donald Trump, during their closely-watched presidential debate on Tuesday (US time). SoCal Strategies/On Point Politics/Red Eagle Politics… Read More
Harvard University sees drop in new Black students after SC ruling
September 12, 2024, 3:33 pm
HOUSTON, US – Harvard University reported a drop in the number of Black students being admitted to the institution, according to enrolment statistics released Wednesday. The Harvard freshman class is the first to enroll after the US Supreme Court's decision to end affirmative action in colleges… Read More
Chinese vaccine for mpox gets clearance for clinical trials
September 11, 2024, 9:43 pm
ISTANBUL – Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinopharm’s mpox vaccine has been cleared for clinical trials, state media reported on Wednesday. The vaccine candidate received clearance from the top Chinese drug regulator for clinical trials, representing Beijing's first experimental dose to win… Read More
Cooperation in fruit trade essential for future of PH-China ties
September 11, 2024, 7:23 pm
SHANGHAI – The 2024 China International Fruit Expo (CIFE) was held from Aug. 28 to 30, 2024, in the city of Shanghai, located in eastern China, under the theme "World Fruit·China Market." More than 260 fruit companies from 30 countries and regions, including the Philippines and China,… Read More
Harris puts Trump in defensive mode during presidential debate
September 11, 2024, 3:09 pm
WASHINGTON – US Vice President and Democratic nominee Kamala Harris did something rarely seen Tuesday night when she faced off against her Republican challenger, repeatedly putting former President Donald Trump on the defensive during their closely-watched presidential debate. Throughout the… Read More
NGO: Over 2K environmental activists killed worldwide over last decade
September 11, 2024, 2:05 pm
LONDON – More than 2,100 environmental activists were killed worldwide between 2012 and 2023, with Latin America holding the highest percentage globally, an international non-governmental organization (NGO) said Tuesday. The new report by Global Witness said an estimated 196 land and… Read More
Autumn heat wave set to reach climax Wednesday
September 11, 2024, 1:14 pm
SEOUL – An unprecedented autumn heat wave is set to reach its peak on Wednesday, the state weather agency said, as the daytime high is forecast to rise to a record 35 C in Seoul amid a heat wave advisory issued for almost all regions of the country. The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA)… Read More
Australia mulls social media ban on children
September 10, 2024, 8:26 pm
ANKARA – Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Tuesday announced that his government plans to ban children from using social media. In a statement, Premier Albanese said that his Labor government will introduce legislation this year to enforce a minimum age for access to social media… Read More
James Earl Jones, iconic voice of Star Wars villain Darth Vader, dies
September 10, 2024, 8:20 pm
HOUSTON, US – James Earl Jones, the iconic voice of arguably the most famous movie villain of all time – Star Wars' Darth Vader – died Monday at the age of 93, according to his representatives at Independent Artist Group. The actor gained worldwide recognition as the voice of Darth Vader in… Read More
PH embassy joins 2nd PH Choral Festival in Qatar
September 10, 2024, 8:04 pm Updated on September 11, 2024, 9:52 am
DOHA – Philippine Ambassador to the State of Qatar Lillibeth V. Pono joined fellow diplomats, various expatriate community groups, and music enthusiasts in the sophomore edition of the Philippine Choral Festival held at the Qatar National Convention Center on Sept. 6. Dubbed "Harmonic Horizons:… Read More
BTA inks cooperation deal with Balneology, SPA Tourism Union
September 10, 2024, 8:03 pm
BURGAS, on the Black Sea – The Bulgarian News Agency (BTA) on Monday signed a media cooperation agreement with the Bulgarian Union of Balneology and SPA Tourism (BUBSPA). The agreement was undersigned by BTA Director General Kiril Valchev and BUBSPA Chair Dr. Siyka Katsarova on the sidelines of… Read More
Seoul records latest tropical night as heatwave continues into fall
September 10, 2024, 3:25 pm
SEOUL – Overnight temperatures in Seoul stayed above 25°C, marking the season's latest tropical night since meteorological observation began, the state weather agency said Tuesday. The lowest nighttime temperature overnight in the capital city was 25.6°C at 6 a.m., another tropical night that… Read More
Harris, Trump on high-stakes presidential debate this week
September 10, 2024, 3:22 pm
WASHINGTON – Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and her Republican rival Donald Trump are set to face off against each other in their first -- potentially only -- debate this week, with its outcome expected to substantially impact their final sprint to Election Day in November. The… Read More
UK's Princess Kate says she's completed chemotherapy treatment
September 10, 2024, 3:16 pm
LONDON – Kate Middleton, the princess of Wales, said in a video posted on Monday that she has completed her chemotherapy treatment and now her focus is "to stay cancer free.” In the video shared by Kensington Palace, Kate said: "As the summer comes to an end, I cannot tell you what a relief it… Read More
Passengers, crew safe after plane skids off Indonesia's Papua airport
September 10, 2024, 1:54 pm
JAKARTA – All passengers and crew of the Trigana Air ATR 42-500 aircraft (registration PK-YSP), which skidded off the runway at Stevanus Rumbewas Airport in Yapen Islands, Papua, Monday have been transported to a hospital. The aircraft was carrying 41 adult passengers, one infant, and six crew… Read More
Bulgaria bids to keep ancient city of Nessebar on UNESCO list
September 9, 2024, 9:46 pm
SOFIA – Bulgaria will do everything necessary to keep the Ancient City of Nessebar on the UNESCO World Heritage List, said caretaker Tourism Minister Evtim Miloshev. Miloshev made the statement during his meeting with UNESCO Assistant Director-General for Culture Ernesto Ottone at the… Read More
Trump, Harris neck and neck in US presidential race – polls
September 9, 2024, 8:33 pm
ANKARA – With the US presidential election just two months away, recent polls reveal a tight race between Republican nominee and former President Donald Trump and Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris. A survey conducted by The New York Times and Siena College shows Trump with a… Read More
Over 20K dead in Sudan conflict, says WHO chief
September 9, 2024, 6:19 pm
KHARTOUM, Sudan – More than 20,000 people have been killed in the ongoing conflict in Sudan between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) paramilitary group since April 2023, the director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Sunday. Speaking at a press conference in Port… Read More
