US: Asked about his upcoming trip to Saudi Arabia, US President Joe Biden said he wants to “strengthen our strategic cooperation,” but also reiterated his commitment to “basic American principles.” “Many people think I made a mistake by going to Saudi Arabia. Fundamental freedoms are always on my agenda when I travel, as they will be on this trip. My …

MANILA: The Dumagat people, who live in the Sierra Madre mountains, have always had basic aspirations. The mountain range has served as both a source of food and a shield for the tribe. Prosperity of the Dumagat’s ancestral realm rests only on their stewardship of their ancestral forest and streams. Danny Escaraga, a tribe leader from Quezon, says, “We only …

JAPAN: He planned the murder of Shinzo Abe for months, believing the former Japanese leader was linked to a religious sect he blamed for his mother’s financial devastation, authorities said on Saturday (Jul 9). Tatsuya Yamagami, the 41-year-old man who shot and wounded Japan’s longest-serving prime minister, was identified by police as the gunman. The crime was caught on tape …

UAE: His Highness the President, in order to increase the hospital’s medical supply services, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has contributed US$25 million to the Al Makassed Hospital in Eastern Jerusalem. The United Arab Emirates has long been committed to supporting Palestinian healthcare institutions and meeting the needs of the Palestinian people, and this latest pledge is a continuation …

SINGAPORE: People of blood types A+ and O+ are being urged by Singapore’s health authorities to donate blood, as supplies are running low. Minister of Health Ong Ye Kung recently said on Facebook that the country’s A+ and O+ blood supplies were “running short.”  He went on to say that during the next two weeks, Singapore will require 600 units …

US: Celebrities and characters from the Sex And The City TV show have worn the designer’s handbags, and now Colombian authorities say she faces extradition to the United States on allegations of importing crocodile handbags (Jul 8). The US Southern District of Florida has filed charges against Nancy Gonzalez that may result in up to 25 years in prison and …

US: Bacon and Sunday mornings go hand in hand. At East Coast Park, you can get a hot dog. Experts recommend limiting your consumption of processed meats if you want to enjoy them on a regular basis. According to Dr. Frank Hu, a professor of nutrition, epidemiology, and public health, “the evidence is pretty convincing that regular consumption of processed …

US: As he announced new steps to safeguard reproductive liberties, US President Joe Biden stated on Friday (July 8) that federal legislation was the most expedient path to restoring abortion rights. He called the Supreme Court’s decision to eliminate the constitutional right to an abortion “awful, excessive,” and said that the most effective response would be to elect MPs to …

JAPAN: When Shinzo Abe, the former Japanese prime minister, was assassinated while campaigning in a western city, a hearse carrying his remains arrived in Tokyo on Saturday (July 9). Even in a country like Japan, where violent crime is rare and gun rules are rigorous, the killing of a well-known politician has shocked the nation. While top members of Abe’s …

On the occasion of Eid Al Adha, President of United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has extended his congratulations to the rulers of the emirates, citizens and residents of the country. He has also conveyed his greetings to rulers and leaders of Arab and Islamic leaders. In his messages, His Highness has wished health and …