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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 […]

Putin Wants to Meet Trump to Talk About Ukraine and Prices

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 25, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Friday that he believes he and former U.S. President Donald Trump should meet to discuss important issues like the war in Ukraine and energy prices, which are both major concerns for the world. Putin shared his thoughts on these matters after Trump, who just started his second term, emphasized […]

Trump Pardons 23 Anti-Abortion Protester

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 24, 2025

On Thursday, U.S. President Donald Trump signed pardons for 23 people who had been convicted of protesting against abortion. The White House said these protesters were punished under the leadership of former President Joe Biden. Trump explained that these protesters, many of whom are elderly, should not have been prosecuted for their actions. “This is […]

US Plans to Leave WHO by January 22, 2026, Says UN

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 24, 2025

The United States will officially leave the World Health Organization (WHO) on January 22, 2026, according to the United Nations. This announcement came after President Donald Trump informed the UN of his decision. Trump has accused the WHO of mishandling global health issues, especially the COVID-19 pandemic and other health emergencies. Why is the US […]

Panama President Tells Trump: ‘Be Serious’ About Invasion Talk

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)January 23, 2025

Davos, Switzerland — Panama’s President Jose Raul Mulino firmly dismissed questions about a potential U.S. invasion after President Donald Trump suggested the United States should reclaim the Panama Canal. “Be serious, be serious,” Mulino said during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, where he participated in a panel on Latin America’s challenges. Trump’s […]

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