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Philippines Stands Firm on Bajo de Masinloc Claim at UN

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 14, 2024

LOS ANGELES, CA – The Philippines reaffirmed its sovereignty over Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal, during a United Nations General Assembly debate on oceans and maritime law. Led by Ambassador Antonio Lagdameo, the Philippine Mission to the UN strongly emphasized that Bajo de Masinloc is an integral part of the country’s territory, […]

Prince Andrew’s Chinese Associate Banned from UK for Security Risk

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 13, 2024

LONDON — A Chinese businessman, known only as H6, has been banned from entering the UK due to national security concerns. H6 had close connections with Prince Andrew and was authorized to represent him in seeking investors in China. In February 2023, H6 was removed from a flight from Beijing to London, and the UK […]

Biden Pardons 39, Reduces Sentences for 1,500 More

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 13, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Thursday, President Joe Biden announced that he was granting pardons to 39 individuals convicted of non-violent crimes and reducing the prison sentences of nearly 1,500 others. This was a part of his efforts to bring justice and mercy to those who have been serving long sentences, especially those affected by outdated […]

Taiwan Spots 53 Chinese Military Planes Near Its Airspace

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 12, 2024

Taiwan’s defense ministry reported that in just 24 hours, it detected 53 Chinese military planes flying around the island. This comes after Taiwan noticed a lot of Chinese military activity nearby, starting on Monday. Why Is Taiwan Concerned? Taiwan has been on high alert because of a big increase in Chinese military presence near the […]

U.S. Sets New Rules for Visa Applications Starting Now

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 12, 2024

U.S. Introduces New Rules to Protect People from Wrongful Detention In a big move to protect people’s rights, the U.S. Department of State has created new rules that can stop certain people from getting a U.S. visa. These rules are meant to stop foreign governments from wrongly detaining people or treating them unfairly. Why Are […]

Haiti Gang Kills 180 People in Cite Soleil Slum Attack

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 11, 2024

Around 180 people were killed in the Cite Soleil area of Haiti over the weekend, according to the Prime Minister’s office. The violence was ordered by a gang leader, Monel “Mikano” Felix, who believed his child had been harmed by witchcraft. Felix blamed elderly people in the area after seeking advice from a voodoo priest. […]

Suspect Arrested for Killing UnitedHealth Exec Brian Thompson

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 11, 2024

The suspect in the shooting death of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson last week has been arrested, ending a five-day search. The man, Luigi Mangione, 26, was caught in Altoona, Pennsylvania, after a McDonald’s worker recognized him from surveillance footage. A Deadly Crime in Manhattan Brian Thompson, 50, was shot and killed outside a Manhattan hotel […]

China Sends Biggest Naval Fleet in Decades to Taiwan Area

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 11, 2024

China is sending its largest naval fleet to the waters near Taiwan in almost 30 years, making Taiwan feel more threatened than before, according to Taiwan’s defense officials. This large fleet is part of China’s military actions in the region, which have been growing since President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan finished his Pacific tour last […]

South Korea’s President Yoon Banned from Traveling Abroad

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 11, 2024

In South Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol is in big trouble. He tried to declare martial law, which is a way of taking control of the country by using the military. But when the plan failed, there were protests and strong reactions. Now, a government official said President Yoon is not allowed to leave South […]

Notre Dame Holds First Mass After 5-Year Restoration

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)December 9, 2024

PARIS – Notre Dame Cathedral, one of the most famous churches in the world, celebrated its first mass on Sunday after a huge 5-year renovation. The church nearly burned down in 2019, but it has now been beautifully restored, with a new roof and a shiny spire. The first mass was led by Archbishop Laurent […]

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Philippines Stands Firm on Bajo de Masinloc Claim at UN

Prince Andrew’s Chinese Associate Banned from UK for Security Risk

Biden Pardons 39, Reduces Sentences for 1,500 More

Taiwan Spots 53 Chinese Military Planes Near Its Airspace

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