US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo (AFP photo) WASHINGTON, United States -- Holding talks with Beijing officials is not a sign of weakness by Washington, the US commerce secretary said Sunday, adding that not talking can lead to greater tensions and misunderstanding. "It's in the US interest. It's...
MONTREAL, Canada -- Two people were killed and six others wounded late Saturday in a shooting in the parking lot of a reception venue in Ottawa, authorities said. Two weddings were taking place at the venue when gunfire erupted outside, sending shocked guests scrambling for safety. "It was chaos,...
Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky (AFP photo) KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday announced the departure of defence minister Oleksiy Reznikov, calling for "new approaches" a year and a half into Russia's invasion. The announcement came hours after Ukraine fought...
It’s growing pains for now for the young Team USA following its 110-104 defeat at the hands of Lithuania in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup on Sunday, Sept. 3, at the Mall of Asia Arena in Pasay City. Team USA head coach Steve Kerr. (Mark Balmores) American head coach Steve Kerr was the...
Italy dominated Puerto Rico, 73-57, to end a 25-year absence in the Top 8 in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday, Sept. 3. Simone Fontecchio celebrates afte Italy punches its first quarterfinals seat in 25 years (FIBA) The Azzurri rode on a blistering...
Team Montenegro is not only leaving the Philippines on a winning note, but also grateful to the tournament co-host nation for its hospitality during its eventful stay for the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup. NBA star Nikola Vucevic of Montenegro. (FIBA) From Gilas Pilipinas to Team USA, the...
TOPSHOT - People watch huge waves in Yilan as Typhoon Haikui makes landfall in eastern Taiwan on September 3, 2023. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP) TAITUNG, Taiwan -- Typhoon Haikui made landfall in eastern Taiwan Sunday, unleashing torrential downpours, whipping up winds and plunging thousands of...
KYIV, Ukraine -- Ukraine said Sunday that it had destroyed 22 Russian drones on the southern Odesa region, as Moscow said it hit the Danube port of Reni, on the border with NATO member Romania. Russia has been targeting Ukrainian port infrastructure in the Odesa region for weeks, after exiting a...
TEHRAN, Iran -- Two female Iranian journalists will spend around a month behind bars as part of a three-year partly suspended prison sentence for "conspiracy" and "collusion", local media reported on Sunday. Under the sentence, Negin Bagheri and Elnaz Mohammadi will serve one-fortieth of the term,...
Patients wait at the pharmacy window at the Gezira Hospital in Wad Madani on September 2, 2023. The conflict which erupted on April 15 has prevented victims and families from reaching hospitals, 80 percent of which the World Health Organization says are out of service. (Photo by AFP) WAD MADANI,...
MANILA (AFP) -- China head coach Aleksandar Djordjevic said his team need to play smarter after missing out on an Olympic qualifying spot at the Basketball World Cup with a fourth defeat on Saturday, Sept. 2. Aleksandar Djordjevic. (AFP) China slumped to a 96-75 loss to the Philippines in Manila to...
In line with its efforts to recognize the significant role of teachers in educating Filipino children, the Department of Education (DepEd) will once again lead the kick-off of this year’s National Teachers’ Month (NTM) and World Teachers’ Day (WTD) celebrations. DepEd file photo ...
