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Deadly Iran School Strike Sparks UN Investigation Call

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 4, 2026

GENEVA — The images were unbearable. A school reduced to rubble.Classrooms torn apart.Young lives lost. On Tuesday, the United Nations human rights office described the attack on a girls’ school in southern Iran as “absolutely horrific” — and demanded answers. “Prompt, Impartial and Thorough” UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk is calling for […]

Trump: Combat in Iran Will Continue Until Objectives Met

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)March 2, 2026

WASHINGTON — The message was firm. Direct. Unyielding. On Sunday, US President Donald Trump warned that American combat operations in Iran are not slowing down. They are continuing. And they will not stop until every objective is achieved. In a video posted on Truth Social, Trump addressed the nation with a tone that left little […]

US Begins Major Combat Operations in Iran — Trump

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 28, 2026

The words were direct.Unfiltered.Heavy with consequence. On Saturday, US President Donald Trump declared that the United States has begun what he called “major combat operations” in Iran. And he did not sugarcoat the risks. There may be casualties, he warned. “I Do Not Make This Statement Lightly” In a video posted on Truth Social, Trump […]

Clinton Set for Closed-Door Epstein Testimony

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 28, 2026

On Friday morning, Bill Clinton will walk into a private room and face questions from Congress about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. No cameras.No live broadcast.Just lawmakers — and difficult questions. The testimony, scheduled for 11 a.m. ET, could turn tense. Republicans leading the House Oversight Committee say they want answers. Democrats argue the investigation […]

Melania Trump Leads UN Security Council Meet

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 27, 2026

WASHINGTON — In a move that is already drawing global attention, First Lady Melania Trump is set to chair a meeting of the United Nations Security Council on Monday. It’s a historic moment. For the first time, a sitting American first lady will preside over the powerful 15-member council — the very body tasked with […]

South Korea’s Birthrate Rises at Last

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 26, 2026

For nearly a decade, South Korea has lived under a shadow. A shrinking population.Empty classrooms.An ageing nation. Each year, the numbers told the same story: fewer babies, fewer marriages, fewer beginnings. But in 2025, something changed. For the second straight year, South Korea’s birthrate has risen. And for the first time in years, there is […]

US Meets Russia, China for Nuclear Arms Talks

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 25, 2026

In a quiet room in Geneva, far from headlines and cameras, the world’s most powerful nations sat down to talk about something that could shape the future of humanity. Nuclear weapons. On Monday, the United States met with a Russian delegation in Switzerland. On Tuesday, American officials are set to meet with representatives from China. […]

ISIS Claims Two Deadly Attacks on Syrian Army

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 22, 2026

The Islamic State is sending a message. And it is a violent one. On Saturday, the militant group claimed responsibility for two new attacks targeting Syrian army personnel in northern and eastern Syria. In its statement, IS described the assaults as part of a “new phase of operations” against the country’s leadership. The words were […]

After Supreme Court Blow, Trump Strikes Back With 10% Global Tariff

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 21, 2026

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump did not wait. Just hours after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down his previous tariffs, he moved swiftly — signing new executive orders late Friday night. By Tuesday, a temporary 10% tariff on imports from around the world will take effect. It will last 150 days. And it may only […]

Trump Demands Public Release of UFO Files

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)February 20, 2026

WASHINGTON — The mystery of aliens and UFOs is back in the spotlight. And this time, it’s coming from the Oval Office. On Thursday, President Donald Trump announced that he would direct federal agencies to begin releasing government files related to aliens and unidentified flying objects — citing what he called “strong public interest” in […]

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