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Is Taiwan Truly Independent? Understanding ‘Taiwan Independence’

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 17, 2025

Taiwan’s History and What It’s Called Today Taiwan, which was once called Formosa, has a long history. Thousands of years ago, it was home to indigenous people. In the 1600s, both the Dutch and the Spanish ruled parts of it for a short time. In 1684, Taiwan became part of the Qing dynasty (the government […]

Netanyahu Backs Trump’s Gaza Plan—What Happens Next?

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 17, 2025

JERUSALEM – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared his support for US President Donald Trump’s plan to help Palestinians living in Gaza. On Sunday, during a meeting with Jewish American groups in Jerusalem, Netanyahu said he believes Palestinians should have the option to leave Gaza, but only as a choice, not by force. What is […]

Pope Francis in Hospital, Misses Sunday Prayer – Here’s Why!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 16, 2025

ROME – Pope Francis, the leader of the Catholic Church, is still in the hospital as doctors continue to treat him for a respiratory infection. The Vatican confirmed that the 88-year-old pontiff, who has been suffering from bronchitis for over a week, will not be leading his usual Sunday prayer this week. Why Is the […]

3 Israeli Hostages Freed, Israel Releases 369 Palestinians

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 16, 2025

Cairo/Jerusalem – A major hostage swap took place on Saturday as three Israeli hostages were freed in Gaza, while Israel began releasing 369 Palestinian prisoners and detainees in return. The exchange, mediated by international negotiators, helped prevent a ceasefire collapse in the region. How the Hostages Were Released 🔄 The three freed hostages – Iair […]

Trump Supports Tough Gaza Stance, Unsure of Israel’s Next Move

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 15, 2025

Washington, D.C. – Former U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing for a tougher stance on Gaza, but he says he’s not sure what Israel will do next. What’s Happening in Gaza? Gaza is a small piece of land where many Palestinians live. Israel and Hamas, a group that controls Gaza, have been fighting for a […]

Trump & Musk Fire Nearly 10,000! What’s Really Happening?

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 15, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A major shake-up is happening in the U.S. government! President Donald Trump, with the help of billionaire businessman Elon Musk, has fired nearly 9,500 government workers in a huge effort to cut costs and reduce the size of the federal workforce. This move is affecting people who work in important jobs like […]

Trump & Musk Begin Mass Firings of U.S. Federal Workers

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 14, 2025

Washington, D.C. — A shocking wave of firings has hit multiple U.S. government agencies as President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk push forward with their plan to drastically shrink the size of the federal workforce. According to union sources and employees, mass layoffs have already begun, and more are expected to follow. In […]

Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan to Suspend USAID Workers—For Now

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 14, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A federal judge has extended a temporary pause on the Trump administration’s plan to put thousands of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) workers on leave. The decision, announced Thursday, means that workers will keep their jobs at least until next Friday while the judge reviews a lawsuit filed by government employee […]

Trump Calls for Immediate Shutdown of Education Dept

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 13, 2025

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Trump just made a shocking announcement: he wants to shut down the U.S. Department of Education IMMEDIATELY! 😱🚫📖 Trump has long targeted the department, calling it a “big con job.” Now, he’s pushing for its closure, which could impact billions in school funding and college tuition aid. 💰🏫 He previously tried […]

124 Journalists Killed – Why 2024 Was the Deadliest Year Yet

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 13, 2025

The year 2024 was the most dangerous year for journalists in modern history, with at least 124 reporters losing their lives, according to a report by the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ). Why Were So Many Journalists Killed? The CPJ says this sharp rise in killings—a 22% increase from 2023—is because of growing wars, political […]

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