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Officials Puzzled: No Clear Cause Yet in Air Disaster Killing 67

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In a tragic accident at Reagan National Airport in Washington, a regional jet crashed into a U.S. Army helicopter, resulting in 67 deaths, making it the deadliest U.S. air disaster in over 20 years. The plane, an American Airlines Bombardier jet, was carrying 60 passengers and 4 crew members when it collided with the Army […]

Trump Plans Guantanamo Facility for 30,000 Migrants

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 30, 2025

On Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump made an announcement that could change how the country handles migrants. He said he would order the U.S. military and the Department of Homeland Security to get ready to build a special place at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, to hold up to 30,000 migrants. Guantanamo Bay is a U.S. naval […]

Tragedy Strikes at India’s Maha Kumbh Festival: 7 Dead

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 29, 2025

A tragic stampede at the Maha Kumbh Mela festival in northern India led to the deaths of more than seven people and injured around 10 others. This happened on the most special day of the six-week Hindu festival, where millions gather to take a holy dip in the Ganga, Yamuna, and mythical Saraswati rivers. Millions […]

UK Reports First Human Case of Bird Flu, But Risk Remains Low

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 28, 2025

In a surprising update, British health authorities confirmed that a person in central England has tested positive for H5N1, a type of bird flu. This is the first case of bird flu in a human in the UK in some time. However, officials are quick to reassure the public that the overall risk to people […]

Selfies Amid LA Wildfires? The Shocking Trend Explained

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 28, 2025

When the devastating wildfires in Los Angeles became a global news story, many people felt sympathy for the victims and the destruction. However, some influencers and social media users saw an opportunity to gain attention by using the wildfires as the backdrop for their photos and videos. This strange trend has sparked a lot of […]

Trump Memo Tells USAID to Focus on ‘America First’ in Aid

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 27, 2025

The Trump administration has directed the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to change how the U.S. gives aid to other countries. This decision is part of President Trump’s “America First” policy. The government told USAID workers that they need to follow these new rules or face consequences. On January 27, a memo was […]

New Zealand updates visa rules to attract digital nomads

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 27, 2025

New Zealand is making it easier for travelers to work while they explore the country. Starting on January 27, 2025, the country will introduce new visa rules that allow tourists to work remotely during their stay, aiming to boost both tourism and the economy. A New Opportunity for Travelers Immigration Minister Erica Stanford announced the […]

CIA: COVID-19 ‘More Likely’ to Have Come from Lab

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 26, 2025

The CIA, which is the United States’ spy agency, has said that it believes COVID-19 is “more likely” to have started in a laboratory instead of coming from animals in nature. For a long time, the CIA was unsure about where the virus came from, and they couldn’t make a final decision. However, in the […]

Trump Might Rejoin the World Health Organization, He Says

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 26, 2025

A New Twist on WHO Exit In a surprising announcement, President Donald Trump revealed he might reconsider his decision for the United States to leave the World Health Organization (WHO). Speaking at a rally in Las Vegas, Trump stated, “Maybe we would consider doing it again. I don’t know. Maybe we would. They would have […]

Japan PM Highlights US Importance in Asia-Pacific Security

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 25, 2025

Japan’s Prime Minister, Shigeru Ishiba, talked about how important it is for Japan to work closely with the United States to keep the region stable. On Friday, January 20th, he explained this to his country’s parliament. Ishiba said the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region is changing. He believes Japan and the U.S. must […]

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