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Hong Kong leader starts push for new security laws, says city ‘can’t afford to wait’
Chief Executive John Lee says the Hong Kong government will attempt to pass the laws 'as soon as possible' but did not give a precise timetable for them to be approved by the city's legislature.....»»
Marcos-Duterte rival rallies ‘a disgusting display of political ambitions,’ says lawmaker
Amid the growing rift, a lawmaker asserted that Filipinos are bearing the brunt of the ongoing political play. The post Marcos-Duterte rival rallies ‘a disgusting display of political ambitions,’ says lawmaker appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines
North Korea says leader Kim supervised tests of cruise missiles designed to be fired from submarines.....»»
China presses Iran to rein in Houthi attacks in Red Sea, sources say
"Basically, China says: 'If our interests are harmed in any way, it will impact our business with Tehran. So tell the Houthis to show restraint'," says an anonymous Iranian official who is a Reuters source.....»»
World Court says Israel must take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza
(1st UPDATE) The World Court says Israel must ensure its forces do not commit genocide and take measures to improve the humanitarian situation for Palestinian civilians in the enclave.....»»
To raise gov’t revenues, Recto says solution need not involve new taxes
New Finance Secretary Ralph Recto says non-tax efforts like helping businesses comply with the law will help government meet its revenue targets.....»»
Senate, House joint resolution on Cha-Cha now suspended, says Pimentel
After a strongly worded manifesto, the Senate hits the brakes on charter change until they can ascertain the 'real agenda,' says Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel.....»»
Marcos defends tweet that angered China, says PH not endorsing Taiwan independence
'Noong naging presidente ako, binati ako. So what do you do? It’s just common courtesy that you do the same to them,' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says of his tweet congratulating Taiwan's new president.....»»
Government says no executive clemency for oldest political prisoner
“We ask Secretary Boying Remulla to take a direct hand to ensure the fair implementation of the BPP resolution. Time is not on the side of an 84-year-old in the terribly congested conditions of the NBP." The post Government says no executive clemency for oldest political prisoner appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Rights group says PH gov’t does not listen to experts
“They are faking these all, as the Marcos Jr. [administration] has stepped up its policy of wanton repression against the people, violating rights and basic freedoms including our freedom of expression." The post Rights group says PH gov’t does not listen to experts appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Cancer detection services in health center, CHO says
Cancer detection services in health center, CHO says.....»»
Pope Francis says war is in itself a crime against humanity
'People need peace, the world needs peace,' Pope Francis says.....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Repression Increased in Asia in 2023, Human Rights Watch Says
Governments across Asia grew more repressive last year, emboldened by Western countries eager to curry favor with allies that might help check China's rise and taking increasingly brazen steps to silence their critics abroad, Human Rights Watch says in a new report.In its World Report 2024, launched Thursday morning in New York, the advocacy group takes stock of the human rights situation in more than 100 countr.....»»
Australia expanding defence relationship with India, says Australian Deputy PM at Shangri-La dialogue
Singapore, June 1 (ANI): Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles has said that Australia is expanding its defence relationships with India, Japan, South Korea, Indonesia, Vietnam and other partners in Southeast Asia. Speaking at Plenary Session 3: Building Cooperative Security in the Asia-Pacific at the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Marles stated that Australia is deepening its alliance with the US, inclu.....»»
Joe Mazzulla preaches ‘love,’ not scrutiny, toward Celtics stars
Boston head coach Joe Mazzulla says it is unfair to compare stars Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown to each other as the Celtics go into the NBA Finals against the Dallas Mavericks.....»»
Government commences Firearms Registry review
The Government is delivering on a commitment made in the National-ACT coalition agreement by commencing a review of the Firearms Registry. "Cabinet has agreed to the registry review terms of reference and the review is now underway," Associate Minister of Justice, Hon Nicole McKee says......»»
'Will pursue robust collaboration with India' says Philippines President Marcos jr, makes case for peace in region
Singapore, June 1 (ANI): Philippines President Marcos Jr. became the first Philippine leader to deliver the keynote address to open the 21st edition of the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) Shangri-La Dialogue in Manila on Saturday. In his address, Marcos Jr said that the commitment of the Philippines to ASEAN Centrality shall remain a "core element" of its foreign policy. Marcos Jr also described India.....»»
Japanese billionaire Maezawa cancels moon flyby mission
'Without clear schedule certainty in the near-term, it is with a heavy heart that Maezawa made the unavoidable decision to cancel the project,' says the mission.....»»
Marcos says he s working for the Philippines, not US or China
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that he serves his country's interests, not those of powerful nations like the United States and China......»»