Victor Wembanyama shines with 7 blocks as Spurs cruise over Blazers
Victor Wembanyama collected 30 points, six rebounds, six assists and seven blocked shots and keyed an early run that stoked the San Antonio Spurs’ 118-105 win over the short-handed host Portland Trail...
View ArticleXi urges Chinese envoys to create ‘diplomatic iron army’
BEIJING, China – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, December 29, urged Chinese ambassadors to forge a “diplomatic iron army” loyal to the Communist Party, reviving the abrasive “Wolf Warrior”...
View ArticlePhilippine gov’t sticks to Dec 31 deadline for PUV consolidation | The wRap
Today on Rappler – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world: PUV consolidation deadline stays as gov’t vows to prevent transport crisis The Philippine government sticks to its December...
View ArticleFighting between Israeli forces and Hamas rages after nearly 200 killed in Gaza
Fierce Israeli tank fire and aerial bombing struck Khan Younis in the Gaza Strip on Friday night, December 29, residents said, after nearly 200 people were reported killed in 24 hours in Israel’s...
View ArticleSouth Africa files genocide case against Israel at World Court
South Africa asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday, December 29, for an urgent order declaring that Israel was in breach of its obligations under the 1948 Genocide Convention in its...
View ArticleOn Rizal Day, Marcos calls on Filipinos ‘to keep emulating’ hero’s values
MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos emulate the patriotism of Jose Rizal , as he led festivities to commemorate the death of the national hero on Saturday, December...
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Gen Zs reviving weaving industry in Negros Occidental
NEGROS OCCIDENTAL, Philippines – Weaving, with its intricate patterns and meticulous craftsmanship, is not merely a means of livelihood but a communal endeavor that binds individuals in a shared...
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Occidental Mindoro residents protest land claim, ask DAR for help vs possible...
OCCIDENTAL MINDORO, Philippines – Hundreds of protesting residents in a portside community in Abra de Ilog, Occidental Mindoro, held prayer walks against a “court-ordered” ownership of their land from...
View ArticleThe best Filipino theater of 2023
While cinemas are still struggling to attract audiences outside of the festival setting, theaters are having trouble finding seats for its patrons. One need only look at the list of productions in...
View ArticleJaylen Brown leads shorthanded Celtics over Raptors for 16-0 home record
Jaylen Brown had 31 points, 10 rebounds and six assists to help the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 120-118 on Friday night (Saturday, December 30, Manila time) and improve their home record...
View ArticleDOH logs first firecracker death in Dagupan City
DAGUPAN CITY, Philippines – The Department of Health logged its first death due to firecracker injuries this year – a resident of Dagupan City. The victim was identified as Raymundo Lazaro, 38, who...
View ArticleKai Sotto triumphant in Yokohama debut; Dwight Ramos reaches milestone in B....
MANILA, Philippines – Kai Sotto got off to a winning start with his new Japan B. League squad Yokohama B-Corsairs as they escaped the Seahorses Mikawa by the skin of their teeth, 73-72, on Saturday,...
View ArticleRussia says 10 dead after Ukrainian attack on city of Belgorod
Ten people including a child were killed and 45 injured by Ukrainian strikes on the centre of the Russian provincial capital of Belgorod on Saturday, December 30, the Russian Emergencies Ministry...
View ArticleUkraine death toll after massive Russian air attack rises to 39
KYIV, Ukraine – The death toll from Russia’s largest air attack on Ukraine rose to 39 on Saturday, December 30, as rescuers continued to clear debris and rubble from the bombardment, President...
View ArticleMassive waves on California coast cause flooding, force evacuations
Coastal communities in California faced another day of towering waves and possible flooding on Saturday, December 30, as officials issued evacuation orders in some areas and warned residents to stay...
View ArticleNorth Korea to launch new satellites, build drones as it warns war inevitable
SEOUL, South Korea – North Korea vowed to launch three new spy satellites, build military drones, and boost its nuclear arsenal in 2024 as leader Kim Jong-un said United States policy is making war...
View Article‘Reborn’ Emma Raducanu aiming to reignite career on injury return
Britain’s Emma Raducanu said she feels “reborn” as the former US Open champion prepares to return to action at next week’s Auckland Classic following ankle and wrist surgeries. The 21-year-old missed...
View Article[DOCUMENTARY] Our 15 kilometers: Small fishers fear losing municipal waters...
MANILA, Philippines – As vast as the Philippine archipelago is, 15 kilometers from each coast may not seem like much. But for small fishermen, it is a shot at a fair chance in a fisheries sector...
View ArticleAndre Drummond-led Bulls rout 76ers in battle of shorthanded teams
DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points to lead the host Chicago Bulls past the Philadelphia 76ers 105-92 on Saturday (Sunday, December 31, Manila time). Coby White added 20 points, Alex Caruso contributed 14...
View ArticleChina’s Xi says ‘reunification’ with Taiwan is inevitable
BEIJING, China – China’s “reunification” with Taiwan is inevitable, President Xi Jinping said in his New Year’s address on Sunday, December 31, striking a stronger tone than he did last year with less...
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