Kim's sister denies North Korea exporting weapons to Russia
SEOUL, South Korea — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Friday denied widespread allegations that Pyongyang is shipping weapons to Russia, calling the claim "absurd".
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PH boat convoy won't proceed to Scarborough Shoal – organizers
MANILA, Philippines – A convoy of boats carrying Philippine civilians bearing fuel and food for Filipino fishermen has abandoned plans to sail closer to a China-held reef off the Southeast Asian country, organizers said Thursday.
Sleepy far-flung towns in the Philippines will host US forces returning to counter China threats
SANTA ANA:- The far-flung coastal town of Santa Ana in the northeastern tip of the Philippine mainland has long been known by tourists mostly for its beaches, waterfalls, fireflies, and a few casinos. But that's changing after the laid-back town of about 35,000 people, which still has no traffic light, became strategically important to America. The United States and the Philippines, which are longtime treaty allies, have identified Santa Ana in northern Cagayan province as one of nine mostly rural areas where rotating batches of American forces could encamp indefinitely and store their weapons and equipment on local military bases under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement.
Negros Oriental to mark 100th year of Capitol with pyro-musical competition, concert
DUMAGUETE CITY, Negros Oriental — The provincial government of Negros Oriental is set to celebrate the 100th year of its Capitol building in Dumaguete City on Friday.
Filipino Ruel Pañales takes on Japanese foe in Road to UFC
MANILA, Philippines – Heading into Road to UFC Season 3, Ruel Pañales believes that his international fighting experience will help when he enters the famous Octagon on Sunday, May 19, against Japanese flyweight Toki Matsui.
Filipina golfers launch bids in LPGA, Epson tours
MANILA, Philippines – Yuka Saso and Bianca Pagdanganan drew same tee times but on opposite nines as they kick off their campaign against the world’s best in the Mizuho Americas Open unfolding Thursday at the Liberty National Golf Club in New Jersey (Friday Manila time).
Lawmakers score 'railroading' of mandatory ROTC amid WPS tensions
MANILA, Philippines — Minority lawmakers from the House of Representatives on Thursday flagged what they described as an attempt by the Senate to "railroad" the mandatory Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) bill amid heightened geopolitical tensions over the West Philippine Sea.
Victoria's Secret reviving fashion show after six years
NEW YORK, United States — American lingerie giant Victoria's Secret announced that its annual fashion show, scrapped after 2018 due to sluggish sales and diminishing audiences, will return this fall bringing high-profile models back onto its catwalk.