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MARINA: 4 PH-flagged vessels are in Middle East danger zone
3+ week, 1+ day ago (480+ words) Four Philippine-flagged vessels are in the danger zone of the Middle East amid the ongoing tensions there, the Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) said on Wednesday." "We have actually 100 registered ships flying the Philippine flag and before na nagsimula po iyong…...
At least two dead in gunfight outside Israeli consulate in Istanbul
3+ week, 2+ day ago (174+ words) ISTANBUL" At least two attackers were killed and one was seriously injured in an extended gun battle between police and assailants directly outside the building housing the Israeli consulate in Istanbul on Tuesday, according to media reports and Reuters video....
Haifa mayor conveys condolences to Filipina, family killed in Israel attack
3+ week, 2+ day ago (175+ words) The mayor of Haifa City offered sympathies to the Filipina who died following a missile strike in Israel on the evening of April 5. Haifa Mayor Yona Yahav called Philippine Ambassador to Israel Aileen Mendoza to convey his condolences and express…...
US-led Board of Peace to hold first meeting of leaders February 19
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (400+ words) WASHINGTON - The Board of Peace touted by US President Donald Trump will hold its first leaders meeting on February 19, a US government official confirmed on Saturday, without offering further details. The planned meeting was first reported by Axios, which said…...
Gaza humanitarian deterioration of serious concern, say UK, Canada, France, others
4+ mon, 1+ hour ago (246+ words) LONDON " The'humanitarian situation in Gaza'has worsened again and is'of serious concern, Britain, Canada, France and others said in a joint statement on Tuesday'that'also called on Israel to take urgent action. The statement, published online by the British Foreign Office, said…...
Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in years-long corruption trial
4+ mon, 4+ week ago (563+ words) JERUSALEM " Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin'Netanyahu'asked the country's president on Sunday for a pardon in his long-running'corruption'trial, arguing that criminal proceedings were hindering his ability to govern and a pardon would be good for Israel. Netanyahu, the country's longest-serving prime minister,…...
Israeli forces open fire on UN peacekeepers in Lebanon, no injuries reported
5+ mon, 2+ week ago (296+ words) JERUSALEM " Israeli military forces opened fire on United Nations peacekeepers in southern Lebanon on Sunday, in an incident the UN peacekeeping mission described as a serious violation. None of the UN forces were reported wounded. Israeli soldiers had opened fire…...
Israeli president to meet'Pope'Leo'at the Vatican on Thursday
7+ mon, 4+ week ago (157+ words) ROME, Italy -Israeli President Isaac Herzog will travel to the Vatican on Thursday to meet Pope Leo, who has recently stepped up his calls for an end tothe war in Gaza. The one-day visit is being made at the invitation…...
Realtor Filipino Homes enters Middle East market
10+ mon, 3+ week ago (328+ words) A Philippine real estate platform is expanding its footprint in the Middle East." In a press release issued Tuesday, Filipino Homes founder Anthony Leuterio announced that the platform may now legally and actively engage in property transactions in Dubai after…...