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Thursday night, a volcano in southwest Iceland erupted for the sixth time since December, spewing brilliant crimson lava from a fresh breach on the Reykjanes Peninsula. After a sequence of major earthquakes, the eruption started just after 9 p.m. Within an hour, a fissure spanning 4 kilometers (2.4 miles) surfaced through the Sundhnúkur crater, signifying the most recent occurrence in …

Environmentalists marched themselves to a lock on Sunday at the Port of Amsterdam, stopping the arrival of a cruise ship for several hours with great boldness. With its thousand cabins, the ship in issue, the “Serenade of the Seas,” was on route to a well-liked tourist location when its path was suddenly cut off. By preventing an oil tanker from …

An urgent advisory issued by the Philippine Embassy in Lebanon advises all Filipino residents of the Middle Eastern country to immediately flee in an unheard-of manner. The growing tensions between Israel and Hezbollah have created an uncertain and dangerous environment even as an all-out confrontation looms big. The embassy’s advice is clear: as the safety of Filipinos comes first, leaving …

Based on his irritation at the criminal charges he is facing, former President Donald Trump made headlines on Thursday defending his personal comments targeted against Vice President Kamala Harris. Leveraging the chance offered by a news conference at his New Jersey golf course, Trump positioned Harris in line with the financial challenges of President Joe Biden’s presidency.  Declaring his displeasure, …

Notable diplomatic visit: H.E. Ambassador Dr. Bader Almatrooshi of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) paid Mr. Phan Anh Son, President of the Vietnam Union of Friendship Organizations (VUFO), Held in Hanoi, the conference sought to explore more paths of bilateral collaboration between the two nations. This conference notes the growing interest in closer ties between the UAE and Vietnam as …

Originally a relatively small-scale protest among Bangladeshi students over government hiring policies, what started out as an apparently local political conflict quickly grew out of control. Driven by deep-seated annoyance with perceived unfairness in the employment market, the first demonstrations swiftly grew into a larger movement questioning Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s authority. Unrest’s Timeline Tragic death of life resulting from …

Just a small portion of the crime scene where the World Trade Center collapsed during the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is shown in an aerial perspective. The trash and the tremendous force of the twin towers’ collapse caused great damage to the nearby structures.  Deal Announcement on Guilty Pleas The Pentagon revealed on Wednesday US prosecutors have achieved a …

Strong criticism of the opening ceremony for the 2024 Olympics in Paris has been expressed by Donald Trump, who labels it a “disgrace” and starts a flurry of debate. Speaking on Fox News on Monday (Tuesday in Manila), Trump expressed his indignation in line with some detractors who felt the event crossed a line. Controversial Scenes Set off Outrage Over …

Long praised as a shining example of urban resiliency and dynamism, New York City has been facing a startling increase in gun violence. Both locals and guests have lost their sense of safety as a result of this escalating situation, which has driven municipal officials to look at creative and technological ideas to lessen the threat and rebuild public confidence. …

With their unusual opening ceremony, which eschews the customary stadium extravaganza for a mesmerizing procession along the famous Seine River, the 2024 Paris Olympics created history. This audacious action not only highlighted the unmatched beauty of the city but also provided a fresh viewpoint on the Olympic Games’ spirit by combining creative expression with cultural celebration in a way that …