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India’s Modi sworn in as prime minister for historic third term
NEW DELHI, India – Narendra Modi was sworn in as India’s prime minister on Sunday, June 9, for a record-equalling third term, but as a restive coalition’s head after a shock poll setback that will...
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Israel extends Al Jazeera ban by 45 days, citing security threat
JERUSALEM – A ban on Al Jazeera’s operations in Israel was extended for another 45 days by Israel’s telecoms regulator on Sunday, June 9, after the cabinet agreed its broadcasts posed a threat to...
View ArticleWary of history repeating, Newsome, Meralco stay cautious after seizing 2-1...
MANILA, Philippines – Chris Newsome and Meralco may have regained control of the PBA Philippine Cup finals, but a 2-1 lead brings about a sense of caution. Newsome is well aware such advantage does...
View ArticleCampeón! Carlos Alcaraz grinds down Zverev to claim maiden French Open title
PARIS, France – Carlos Alcaraz made a grand entrance into the tennis history books as he claimed his maiden French Open title to become the youngest man to capture Grand Slams on all three surfaces...
View Article[In This Economy] Part 2 | POGOnomics: Are we banning POGOs out of fear,...
Second of 2 parts[In This Economy] Part 1 | POGOnomics: Weighing the costs and benefits of POGOs Last week we revisited the benefits and costs of POGOs since they first flourished under the Duterte...
View ArticleMacron calls shock French elections after far-right rout
PARIS, France – French President Emmanuel Macron rolled the dice on his political future on Sunday, June 9, calling snap legislative elections for later this month after he was trounced in the...
View ArticleFar-right advances in EU election, France calls snap national vote
BRUSSELS, June 9 (Reuters) – Gains by the far-right in voting for the European Parliament on Sunday prompted a bruised French President Emmanuel Macron to call a snap national election and added...
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Hosts, performers: Things to know about Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation...
MANILA, Philippines – Four Filipina beauty queens are set to host the Binibining Pilipinas 2024 coronation night on July 7 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Miss Universe 2018 Catriona Gray and Miss...
View ArticleHigh tension in Davao as Quiboloy followers confront cops out to arrest...
DAVAO, Philippines – Tension gripped a village in Davao City as followers of fugitive Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy put up a united front when police moved to serve arrest...
View ArticleHoliday hero: Jrue, Celtics take 2-0 NBA Finals lead over Mavs
BOSTON, USA – Jrue Holiday racked up a team-high 26 points and Jayson Tatum flirted with a triple-double as the Boston Celtics picked up a 105-98 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in Game 2 of the NBA...
View ArticleHamas, Palestinian authority welcome UN Security Council resolution for Gaza...
CAIRO, Egypt – The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, its ally the Islamic Jihad group and the rival Palestinian Authority of President Mahmoud Abbas’s welcomed a UN Security Council resolution backing...
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Marcos not going to Switzerland, designates Galvez to attend peace summit on...
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not personally attend the peace summit on Ukraine to be held in Switzerland next week, contrary to an earlier pronouncement made by his...
View ArticleHong Kong rule of law ‘profoundly compromised’– British judge
The rule of law in Hong Kong is profoundly compromised in areas of the law where the government has strong opinions, a British judge who recently resigned from the top Hong Kong appeals court said on...
View ArticleTicket prices, seat plan: NCT 127 Doyoung’s ‘Dear Youth’ in Manila
MANILA, Philippines – This is it, Filipino NCTzens! The seat plan, ticket prices, and perks for NCT 127 member Doyoung’s Dear Youth concert in Manila have been unveiled. The K-pop idol is set to...
View ArticleCOMELEC reveals advanced voting tech for 2025 midterms election
QUIAPO, MANILA – The Commission on Elections (COMELEC) showed off its new vote-counting machines (VCMs) for the 2025 midterm election at the Rappler newsroom on Thursday, June 6. COMELEC Chairperson...
View ArticleUConn coach Dan Hurley turns down Lakers
UConn head coach Dan Hurley has turned down the Los Angeles Lakers to remain in Storrs, multiple outlets reported Monday, June 10 (Tuesday, June 11, Manila time). Hurley, 51, spurned a reported...
View ArticleFormer Trump lawyer Giuliani posts bond in Arizona election case
Former Donald Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani said on Monday, June 10, that he posted a $10,000 bond in Arizona on charges he tried to subvert the 2020 election results in the state. Giuliani, a former New...
View ArticleCOMELEC to require 2025 election bets to use recent photos for posters
QUIAPO, Manila—COMELEC announced plans to impose new rule for candidates to use photos taken within six months before announcing their candidacies on Friday, June 7. Starting next election, if...
View ArticleApple’s AI push could reinvigorate iPhone sales as customers look to upgrade
SAN FRANCISCO, USA – Apple’s developer conference on Monday, June 10, was about more than infusing its software with the latest artificial intelligence technology, including from ChatGPT. It was also...
View ArticleHIGHLIGHTS: Apple WWDC 2024
Apple is slated to have its Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote on Tuesday, June 11, at 1 am (1 pm, US Eastern time). Expected to be seen at the WWDC keynote are a host of AI features meant...
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