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In a groundbreaking development, the Philippines Department of Education (DepEd) revealed on Friday that students are exhibiting a remarkable increase in attentiveness and participation under the newly introduced MATATAG K-10 curriculum. The preliminary assessment conducted by the department indicates a positive shift in the learning environment, highlighting the benefits of the streamlined curriculum. DepEd spokesperson […]
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) revealed on Friday that only 42 Filipinos from the second wave attempting to flee war-torn Gaza are en route to Cairo, Egypt, seeking safer grounds. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. had initially reported that 56 Filipinos, accompanied by some Palestinian family members, successfully crossed into Egypt on Thursday. However, DFA […]
Myanmar’s junta-backed president, Myint Swe, has issued a stark warning that the nation faces the risk of breaking apart if the military fails to quell a joint offensive by ethnic armed groups along the border with China. The conflict, which has raged for nearly two weeks in northern Shan state, is considered the most significant […]
In a surprising turn of events, President Salva Kiir of South Sudan embarked on an urgent mission to Cairo, seeking military assistance from Egypt. The unexpected visit to Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sissi highlights the increasingly dire situation in Juba, as the nation grapples with the need to bolster its military strength ahead of […]
In a significant and unexpected visit to Baghdad as part of his Middle East tour, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has issued a stern warning to Iran-backed militias responsible for a series of recent attacks on American troops stationed in Iraq and Syria. Blinken emphasized that the United States would take all necessary measures […]
In a region riddled with turmoil, Egypt has long maintained a watchful eye on its western neighbor, Libya, and its southern counterpart, Sudan. However, it is the recent eruption of conflict in Gaza, its eastern neighbor, that has sent shockwaves through the most populous Arab nation, testing its stability and resilience. For over a decade, […]
In a heartening display of international solidarity, a substantial convoy of 73 trucks loaded with crucial humanitarian aid supplies is currently making its way into the beleaguered Gaza Strip. According to reports, hundreds of additional evacuees are anticipated to arrive in Egypt via the Rafah border crossing, offering a glimmer of hope amid the ongoing […]
In a pivotal development in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict, the United States has stood firm in rejecting international appeals for an immediate cease-fire, sparking global debate and concerns. Plight of Gaza Residents With millions of Gazans grappling with dire shortages of essential supplies, including food, water, fuel, and medications, there is a growing humanitarian crisis […]
In a significant move that has reverberated across the African continent, U.S. President Joe Biden announced on Monday his decision to terminate the participation of Gabon, Niger, Uganda, and the Central African Republic in the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) trade program. The decision comes as a response to what the President referred to […]
Projectiles have struck two Red Sea cities in Egypt, leaving six people injured. The incident has raised questions about potential regional repercussions stemming from the ongoing Israel-Gaza war. Israel’s military hints at an “aerial threat” in the Red Sea region, possibly linked to the Houthi insurgency in Yemen, backed by Iran. Official sources disclosed that […]
It was yet another bountiful harvest for the President, Bola Tinubu administration in its investment drive, as the African Development Bank, Islamic Development Bank (IDB) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development hinted on Thursday that they have voted $1 billion to further deliver special agro-industrial processing zones in 24 States of Nigeria. This is […]
An Israeli airstrike has struck the family of Wael Al-Dahdouh, Al-Jazeera’s chief correspondent in Gaza, resulting in the tragic loss of his wife, son, daughter, and several others. Wael Al-Dahdouh, who has been one of the most prominent voices covering the ongoing conflict in Gaza, expressed his anguish, questioning whether the strike was an act […]
China will send its youngest-ever crew of astronauts to the Tiangong space station this week, officials said Wednesday, as Beijing pursues plans for a manned mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. Tiangong is the crown jewel of Beijing’s space programme, which has also landed robotic rovers on Mars and the Moon […]
The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah group has held talks on Wednesday with senior Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad figures in a key meeting of three top anti-Israel militant groups amid the war raging in Gaza. A brief statement following the meeting said that Hezbollah’s leader Hassan Nasrallah agreed with Hamas’ Saleh al-Arouri and Islamic Jihad’s […]
In a landmark ruling, a prominent Kuwaiti businessman has been sentenced to seven years behind bars and fined a staggering 128 million dinars in a high-profile real estate scam and money laundering case. The verdict comes as a significant victory in the battle against fraudulent real estate activities that have plagued the Kuwaiti property market […]
In a resolute declaration, Azimio leader Raila Odinga has affirmed his unwavering commitment to championing the rights of Kenyan citizens. During an interdenominational prayer service held in Kajiado on Sunday, the former Prime Minister addressed the pressing concerns of Kenyan citizens and vowed not to remain silent. Raila was responding to a call by the […]
A 17-truck aid convoy entered Gaza from Egypt on Sunday as Israel intensified strikes on the Palestinian enclave facing a “catastrophic” humanitarian situation in the war sparked by Hamas’s bloody attack. As fears mount of a wider conflagration, Iran warned the region could spiral “out of control” and the Pentagon moved to bolster its forces […]
President Joe Biden is set to address the nation in a primetime speech from the Oval Office tonight, during which he will advocate for crucial funding to support ongoing war efforts in Israel and Ukraine, alongside additional provisions for Taiwan and bolstering security along the US-Mexico southern border. The White House is expected to submit […]
On Sunday, October 14, 2023, the Parish Priest of St. Joseph Parish Binshua, Fr. Anthony, ordered Christians to cut the tree because it allegedly harbors witches and wizards, CNA learned. “This tree is more than a hundred and fifty years old and has been home to fauna and fora. Unique species of birds, bees, and […]
As the conflict between Israel and Hamas enters its tenth day with no ceasefire in sight, the foreign ministers of Egypt and France have jointly called for the immediate opening of the Rafah border crossing to facilitate the delivery of humanitarian aid and the safe departure of foreign nationals from the beleaguered Gaza Strip. French […]