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US Government Shuts Down Amid Bitter Political Divide

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 2, 2025

Washington has once again come to a grinding halt. On Wednesday, the US government shut down large parts of its operations after lawmakers failed to strike a deal, plunging the country into its 15th shutdown since 1981. This time, the standoff feels different—darker, heavier, and with far more at stake. Agencies have warned of sweeping […]

Trump Claims It’s an “Insult” if He Doesn’t Win Nobel Peace Prize

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)October 1, 2025

QUANTICO — US President Donald Trump once again put himself at the center of global headlines on Tuesday, declaring it would be an “insult” to the United States if he does not win the Nobel Peace Prize. Speaking before hundreds of top US military officers, Trump claimed his administration has been instrumental in “solving multiple […]

Death Toll Hits 19 in Vietnam as Typhoon Bualoi Strikes

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 30, 2025

Vietnam is reeling from the devastating impact of Typhoon Bualoi, which has already claimed 19 lives, left 21 missing, and injured at least 88 people, government officials confirmed Tuesday. The powerful storm made landfall Monday in northern central Vietnam, battering the country with violent winds, massive waves, and torrential rains. Before hitting Vietnam, Bualoi had […]

“We’ll Get It Done” — Trump’s Confident Middle East Pledge

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 29, 2025

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump struck an optimistic tone on Sunday, expressing hope that a historic peace deal could soon be reached to end the war in Gaza. Speaking just a day before his scheduled meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House, Trump said there is “a real chance for […]

Moldova Faces Crucial Vote: Pro-EU or Pro-Russia Future?

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 28, 2025

CHISINAU — The people of Moldova went to the polls on Sunday in a high-stakes election that could reshape the country’s future. At the heart of the vote is a crucial question: Should Moldova continue its path toward joining the European Union—or turn back toward Russia? The outcome will decide the balance of power in […]

Historic push builds for UN’s first-ever female Secretary-General

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 27, 2025

NEW YORK — In its 80 years of existence, the United Nations has never had a woman serve as Secretary-General. For many world leaders, that glaring reality is no longer acceptable. With current Secretary-General António Guterres set to end his second term in 2026, voices at this week’s UN General Assembly grew louder: the next […]

Netanyahu warns: Backing Palestine means “killing Jews pays”

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 26, 2025

At the United Nations, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered one of his fiercest speeches yet—slamming Western nations for recognizing a Palestinian state and accusing them of sending a dangerous message: “Murdering Jews pays off.” The remarks came as France, Britain, Australia, Canada, and other U.S. allies openly recognized Palestinian statehood. For Netanyahu, this was […]

Zelenskiy Says He’ll Exit Once Ukraine War Is Over

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 25, 2025

KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has revealed that once the war with Russia ends, he is ready to leave office and not run in future elections. In a heartfelt interview with Axios, Zelenskiy said his mission has never been about politics or power. “If we finish the war with the Russians, yes, I am […]

Canada pushes TikTok to tighten child safety rules on app

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 24, 2025

Ottawa — TikTok has agreed to tighten its safety measures after a Canadian investigation revealed the app failed to keep children off its platform and did not do enough to protect their personal information. The probe, led by Canada’s Privacy Commissioner Philippe Dufresne and provincial watchdogs from Quebec, British Columbia, and Alberta, uncovered troubling findings: […]

What’s Antifa—and Why Trump Calls It a Threat

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)September 23, 2025

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump has once again turned his sights on the anti-fascist movement known as antifa, declaring it a domestic terrorist organization. The announcement comes in the wake of the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk earlier this month—though officials admit there is no evidence linking antifa to the crime. The accused […]

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