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China Warns Tourists: Risk Alert for U.S. Travel

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 10, 2025

Beijing, China — On Wednesday, China told its people to be careful when traveling to the United States. The Chinese government issued a warning for tourists, saying they should think about the risks before going. Why Did China Issue This Warning? 🤔 The government explained that China and the U.S. have not been getting along […]

Chinese Fighters Captured in Ukraine, Zelenskiy Confirms

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 9, 2025

In the middle of the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia, something surprising happened. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that two Chinese men were captured by Ukrainian forces while fighting for Russia in eastern Ukraine. This is important because it could make things more complicated for the peace talks that are trying to end the […]

Pope Francis Sends 4 Lifesaving Ambulances to Ukraine Front

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 8, 2025

Pope Francis is helping Ukraine in a big way by sending four ambulances to be used in the war zones. These ambulances are part of his ongoing support to help the country during its tough war with Russia. Since February 2022, when the war started, Pope Francis has already sent: Three ambulances A hospital van […]

Two UK lawmakers detained by Israel, blocked from visiting West Bank

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 7, 2025

British lawmakers blocked from visiting the West Bank for a fact-finding trip. Why? Two members of the UK Parliament, Abtisam Mohamed and Yuan Yang, tried to visit the West Bank, an area where there has been conflict between Israel and Palestine. They wanted to see things for themselves and report back, but when they arrived […]

Hungary Quits ICC Just as Israel’s Leader Comes to Visit

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 5, 2025

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY — Something big just happened in Europe! Hungary announced on Thursday that it will quit the International Criminal Court (ICC)—a group of countries that work together to punish really serious crimes like war crimes and crimes against humanity. This news came on the same day that Hungary’s leader, Prime Minister Viktor Orban, welcomed […]

China’s Live Fire Drills in East China Sea: Tensions Rise

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 3, 2025

On Wednesday, China’s military carried out live-fire drills in the East China Sea, marking an escalation in ongoing military exercises near Taiwan. The Chinese military said the drills were designed to practice precision strikes on important targets, such as ports and energy facilities, though they did not disclose the exact locations of these targets. The […]

Myanmar Mourns as Earthquake Death Toll Surpasses 2,000

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)April 1, 2025

On Monday, Myanmar’s government announced a week of national mourning for the devastating earthquake that hit the country last Friday. The 7.7-magnitude earthquake caused widespread damage, and the death toll has now surpassed 2,000 people. Sadly, rescue efforts are slowing down, and hopes of finding more survivors are fading. National Mourning and Tributes In a […]

Trump Fires USAID Staff but Pledges Aid for Myanmar Quake

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 30, 2025

A massive shakeup in U.S. foreign aid is happening! 🇺🇸 President Donald Trump has decided to fire nearly all USAID staff and shut down the agency—even as Myanmar struggles with a deadly earthquake. What’s Happening with USAID? 🔹 USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development) has helped countries for over 60 years.🔹 Trump’s administration, led by […]

Powerful Quake Hits Myanmar, Shakes Buildings in Bangkok

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 29, 2025

A powerful earthquake struck central Myanmar on Friday, sending people running from buildings in fear. The tremors were so strong that even in Bangkok, Thailand, hundreds of people fled into the streets, some still in bathrobes and swimsuits! 😨 Where Did the Earthquake Hit? According to the United States Geological Survey (USGS), the earthquake had […]

Trump Stands by Adviser After Shocking Yemen Security Leak

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 28, 2025

A shocking mistake has put US national security at risk! President Donald Trump is standing by his National Security Adviser, Michael Waltz, after an accidental security leak involving top-secret war plans. What Happened? On March 13, journalist Jeffrey Goldberg of The Atlantic was accidentally added to an encrypted group chat on the Signal messaging app. […]

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