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China Brings Back Multiple-Entry Visas for Hong Kong Travelers

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 30, 2024

China has decided to make it easier for people from Shenzhen to visit Hong Kong. Starting on December 1, they can enter Hong Kong multiple times a year with a special visa. Each visit will be for up to seven days, and the visa will be valid for one year. This is a big change […]

Runaway Dog Closes Paris Airport, Reunited with Owner

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 30, 2024

A runaway dog named Amalka caused a big stir at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport when she escaped from her carrier, forcing the closure of two runways for several hours. Amalka, a female dog, slipped out of her cage on November 19 during an unloading operation after arriving from Vienna on an Air France flight. […]

Israel Fires on South Lebanon After Ceasefire Violated

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 29, 2024

Israel announced on Thursday that its ceasefire with Hezbollah was broken after Israeli tanks attacked six areas in southern Lebanon. This attack came just hours after a truce was reached between Israel and Hezbollah, allowing people to return to their homes after 14 months of fighting. The ceasefire, which started on Wednesday, was brokered by […]

South Korea Faces Heavy Snowstorm for 2nd Day, 4 Lives Lost

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 29, 2024

SEOUL, South Korea – South Korea is dealing with the effects of a powerful snowstorm for the second day in a row, causing chaos across the country. The storm has led to the death of at least four people, caused dozens of flight cancellations, and forced ferries and trains to stop running. Snowstorm Brings Records […]

Seoul Cancels Flights, Cuts Power Due to Heavy Snowfall

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 28, 2024

Seoul, South Korea, experienced the heaviest snowfall in November ever recorded on Wednesday. The snow, which piled up to 18 cm (7.1 inches) by 3 p.m., caused serious disruptions. It made driving dangerous, causing at least two deaths in traffic accidents. Strong winds knocked debris off buildings, injuring people on the streets. The snow was […]

White House: Biden to Attend Trump’s Inauguration in January

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 27, 2024

President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden will attend the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in January, according to a White House announcement. A spokesperson, Andrew Bates, confirmed on Monday that President Biden had promised to attend the inauguration of whoever won the election. He said, “He and the First Lady are going to […]

Judge Dismisses Trump’s 2020 Election Case After Request

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 27, 2024

A judge in the U.S. has dismissed the case accusing Donald Trump of trying to change the results of the 2020 election. This decision came after the prosecutors, led by Special Counsel Jack Smith, asked to drop the charges. They said the U.S. government has a rule that a sitting president should not be prosecuted, […]

ASEAN Needs Better Engagement with People, Says SecGen Kao

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 26, 2024

Dr. Kao Kim Hourn, the Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), said that the people in ASEAN countries need to know more about the good things the organization is doing for them. Speaking during the 8th ASEAN Media Forum, Kao explained that although ASEAN has made progress in communicating with the public, […]

Ukraine Examines Pieces of New Russian Missile Attack

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 26, 2024

Ukrainian investigators are carefully studying pieces of a new Russian missile that was used in an attack on the city of Dnipro. This missile is the first of its kind to be used in the war and is called the Oreshnik, or Hazel Tree, by Russia. The missile is said to travel faster than 8,000 […]

Japan, US to form missile plan in case of Taiwan emergency, Kyodo says

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 25, 2024

Japan and the US are working together to create a big plan to help protect Taiwan if something bad happens there. This plan, which could be ready next month, would involve placing powerful missiles in some special places in Japan and the Philippines. The US plans to send special soldiers, called the Marine Littoral Regiment, […]

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