Gilas gets taste of korea
MANILA, Philippines — After 11 days of familiarizing with one another and coach Tim Cone’s system, it’s time for Gilas Pilipinas to hit the court for an actual game against an international opponent.
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Hamas accepts Gaza truce proposal, Israel urges Rafah evacuation
RAFAH, Palestinian territories — Hamas on Monday said it accepts a proposal for a truce in the seven-month-old war in Gaza, as Israel renewed an order for Palestinians in Rafah to evacuate ahead of a long-threatened invasion of the city.
A global culinary adventure awaits at upcoming THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2024
BANGKOK, Thailand — THAIFEX - Anuga Asia 2024, Asia Pacific’s leading food and beverage (F&B) trade show, returns with a record-breaking surge in international participation from May 28 to June 1, at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani in Bangkok, Thailand.
Hamas delegation to arrive in Egypt for Gaza truce talks
JERUSALEM, Undefined — A Hamas delegation is due to arrive Monday in Egypt, where it will respond to Israel's latest proposal for a long-sought hostage-release deal and truce in the Gaza Strip after almost seven months of war.
Biden, Netanyahu review hostage-release talks in new call — White House
WASHINGTON, United States — US President Joe Biden spoke with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by phone Sunday and "reviewed ongoing talks" to free hostages taken by Hamas during their October 7 attack on Israel, the White House said.
Hamas releases video of two hostages calling for Gaza deal
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — Hamas's armed wing released video Saturday of two men held hostage in Gaza who are seen alive and urging Israeli authorities to strike a deal for the release of all the remaining captives.
Hamas says studying latest Israeli truce counterproposal
The Palestinian militant group Hamas said early Saturday it had received and was studying the latest Israeli counterproposal regarding a potential ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and the release of hostages.
Spielberg, Scorsese kids star in Christmas film premiering at Cannes
PARIS, France — The children of filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Martin Scorsese star in a Christmas film premiering in a Cannes Film Festival sidebar section, organizers announced on Tuesday.
Asian markets mixed as traders weigh rates outlook
HONG KONG, China — Asian markets fluctuated Monday as traders weighed the chances of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year after a forecast-busting US jobs report dented hopes for a first move in June.