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U.S. Sends Second Aircraft Carrier to Middle East Amid Iran Tensions
The United States has intensified its military posture in the Middle East, deploying the advanced USS…
Tragedy Strikes Remote Canadian Town: 18-Year-Old Suspect Identified in Tumbler Ridge School Shooting
Tumbler Ridge, a remote town in northeastern British Columbia, is in shock following a mass shooting…
Is Kim Ju Ae North Korea’s Next Leader?
North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un Expected to Name Teenage Daughter as Heir, Spy Agency Says…
Philippines Remains Divorce-Free—But Court Clarifies Exception for Foreign Spouses
Philippine Supreme Court Upholds Recognition of Foreign Mutual Divorces: A Landmark Ruling in Republic v. Ng…
Is McDonald’s beef really 100% pure?
McDonald’s “Human Meat” Myth: A Persistent Hoax That Refuses to Die USA — In an age…
Controversies of Jeffrey Epstein
Early Life and Family Background Jeffrey Epstein was born on January 20, 1953, in Brooklyn, New…
Epstein Files Released, Who’s Named in the Documents?
Millions of pages reveal emails, allegations, and social ties—but no smoking-gun “client list” or fresh charges…
Ghislaine Maxwell Closes Door on Epstein Secrets, Invokes Fifth Amendment
Ghislaine Maxwell’s legal team has proposed a conditional offer of testimony in exchange for clemency, as…
Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai A Media Boss Turned Political Prisoner Gets 20 Years Behind Bars
Jimmy Lai, the 78-year-old founder of the now-closed Apple Daily newspaper, was sentenced to 20 years…
Philippines DBP Hides ₱36B Debt
The Development Bank of the Philippines (DBP) is facing a hidden crisis: ₱36.21 billion in bad…
How a U.S. Marine Adopted an Afghan Baby Girl — Even Though the Government Said No
Newly released documents expose a troubling case in which a U.S. Marine’s adoption of an Afghan…
Pentagon Severs Ties with Harvard: A Clash of ‘Woke’ Academia and Military Might
The Pentagon is severing its relationship with Harvard University, discontinuing military training and fellowship programs. Defense…
PH Envoy Faces Backlash Over Junta Visit — Responds With Opposition Meetings
As ASEAN prepares for the Philippine chairmanship in 2026, the urgency to address the Myanmar crisis…
King Charles Heckled Over Andrew’s Epstein Ties on Royal Walkabout
The recent heckling incident involving King Charles during a royal walkabout in Dedham, Essex, has reignited…
Philippines’ debt is P17.71 trillion in 2025
The Philippines’ national debt climbed to ₱17.71 trillion by the end of 2025, as the government…
Minglanilla Mayor Rajiv Enad, Vice Mayor Lani Peña, and councilors suspended
The recent ruling by the Office of the Ombudsman in Minglanilla has led to the suspension…
2026 Philippine Holiday Calendar
Malacañang Releases Official 2026 Philippine Holiday Calendar Under Proclamation No. 1006 Manila, Philippines — Malacañang has…
The Rise and Fall of Manuel Villar: Allegations, Market Manipulation, and a $1.2 Billion Loss
The rise and challenges of Manuel Villar, a prominent figure in the Philippine real estate market…