1 of 3 | Filipinos celebrate the anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution at the People Power Monument in Quezon City, Manila, February 25, 2017. File photo by Rolex Dela Pena/EPA Oct. 16 (UPI) — Philippine President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has made the decision to remove a national public holiday commemorating the 1986 …
During the parliamentary elections in Warsaw on Sunday, Donald Tusk, the leader of the main opposition party Civic Coalition, delivered a speech. As voting came to a close, it remained uncertain whether the ruling Law and Justice party had secured enough seats for a third term in power. The photo, taken by Piotr Nowak/EPA-EFE, captures …
Britain’s banking regulator has taken action against James Staley, the former CEO of Barclay Bank, for his misleading statements about his association with Jeffrey Epstein. Staley has been banned from the country’s financial sector and fined $2.2 million. The decision comes after an investigation by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) revealed that Staley had provided …
A flare is lit as pro-Palestine protesters take part in a march in London on Saturday as Israel prepared to launch a ground assault on the Gaza strip in retaliation for an unprecedented and deadly attack by the militant group Hamas. Photo by Neil Hall/EPA-EFE Oct. 14 (UPI) — Protests supporting Palestinians were held in …
Christopher Luxon, a former conservative businessman, has emerged victorious in New Zealand’s recent election, positioning him as the country’s next prime minister. Luxon’s election win comes after six years of liberal leadership under Jacinda Ardern, which prompted voters to seek change. While the exact composition of Luxon’s government is still being determined, he expressed gratitude …
Prime Minister-elect Christopher Luxon speaks to supporters during the National Party reception in Auckland, New Zealand, following its election victory on Saturday. Photo by Dom Thomas/EPA-EFE. Oct. 14 (UPI) — In a stunning turn of events, New Zealand’s conservative National Party emerged victorious over the ruling Labor Party in the recently held elections, setting the …
British regulators have given their final approval for Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Call of Duty video game maker Activision. They praised the revised deal as a “gamechanger that would promote competition.” This news comes after the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked Microsoft’s initial bid due to concerns about the company’s dominance in cloud …
A man from British Columbia is filled with fear for the well-being of his two children, who are currently trapped in Gaza, along with the rest of their family. Mohammad Fayad migrated to Canada in 2022 with the hope that his 14-year-old daughter and 12-year-old son would be able to join him soon. However, Fayad …
1 of 3 | U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Bahrain’s Prime Minister, Crown Prince Salman Bin Hamed al-Khalifa, in Manama in Bahrain on Friday. Photo by Bahrain News Agency | License Photo Oct. 13 (UPI) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken discussed the Israeli-Gaza conflict with Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas and …
In a recently released report during the escalating conflict, Human Rights Watch (HRW) has alleged that Israel has used white phosphorus in Gaza and in two rural areas near the Lebanese border. HRW’s Middle East and North Africa director, Lama Fakih, stated that the use of white phosphorus in crowded civilian areas poses a significant …