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Trump Picks Vaccine Skeptic Robert Kennedy Jr. for Health Chief

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 15, 2024

Donald Trump has chosen Robert F. Kennedy Jr., an outspoken anti-vaccine activist and environmentalist, to be his new Health Secretary. Trump announced on social media that he was excited about the pick, calling it a move to “Make America Great and Healthy Again.” Kennedy, 70, who has been known for promoting controversial medical ideas, including […]

Trump Back at White House for Surprise Meeting with Biden!

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 14, 2024

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President-elect Donald Trump returned to the White House on Wednesday for the first time since winning last week’s election and sat down for talks about the looming transfer of power with longtime political rival President Joe Biden. Trump’s motorcade rolled through the heavily guarded White House gate and the former and future Republican […]

Trump’s Day One Plan: Deportations, Border Wall, End Aid

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 14, 2024

Donald Trump is gearing up for his first day back as President with a focus on big immigration changes. He plans to bring back tough rules to stop illegal immigration and build more of the border wall. Trump’s team, led by Tom Homan, will make it easier for officers to arrest and deport people who […]

Israeli Airstrikes Hit Beirut Suburb, No Ceasefire Yet

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 13, 2024

Israeli airstrikes hit the southern suburbs of Beirut on Tuesday, launching one of the strongest daytime attacks in the area. Smoke filled the sky as missiles hit around noon. The strikes targeted Hezbollah-controlled zones, but there were no immediate reports of injuries. The Israeli military warned people to stay away from certain areas, saying they […]

Survey: Most Ukrainians Oppose Giving Land to Russia

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 13, 2024

A recent survey showed that most Ukrainians do not want to give up any land captured by Russia, even though their army is struggling against Russian advances. The survey, done in October 2024, found that 58% of Ukrainians are firmly against giving up any territory to Russia in exchange for peace. Even though Russia has […]

Japan PM Ishiba Wins Parliament Vote as Trump Stays in Focus

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 12, 2024

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba won a vote in parliament to keep his job, but things aren’t looking easy. His coalition lost its majority in a recent election, leaving him with a fragile government. He now needs support from smaller parties to get things done. With tensions rising with the U.S., China, and North Korea, […]

Taiwan denies making pagers that exploded in Lebanon

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 12, 2024

Taiwan’s government has said that it has finished investigating the deadly explosion of pagers in Lebanon in September, which were linked to the Iran-backed group Hezbollah. Taiwan officials confirmed that no Taiwanese people or companies were involved in making or selling the dangerous pagers. Earlier reports suggested that the pagers were connected to a Taiwanese […]

Dozens Dead or Hurt in Israeli Attack in Northern Gaza

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 11, 2024

In a recent attack in northern Gaza, dozens of people were killed or wounded when an Israeli strike hit a house in Jabalia. Palestinian medics reported the tragic incident, showing footage of bodies wrapped in blankets at a hospital. The house, which had at least 30 people inside, was destroyed, and the death toll is […]

Thousands Protest Spain’s Response to Deadly Floods

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 11, 2024

In Valencia, Spain, tens of thousands of people protested on Saturday because they were angry at how the local government handled the terrible floods that happened recently. The floods killed more than 220 people and caused a lot of damage, making it one of the worst natural disasters in Europe in decades. The protesters were […]

Vatican Looks for “Wisdom” from Trump, Hopes for Positive Change

Planet Philippines (Full Attribution Below)November 10, 2024

VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s top official, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, congratulated U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on his victory but expressed some concerns about the promises he made during his campaign. Parolin, who is the Vatican’s secretary of state, said that although they wished Trump wisdom—an important trait for leaders, according to the Bible—he wasn’t sure […]

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