Taiwan to bolster military ties with United States: President Tsai
Taiwan will boost military exchanges with the United States to curb “authoritarian expansionism”, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday after meeting with visiting US lawmakers.
Day: February 21, 2023
Darkened plane, silent overnight train: how Biden got to Kyiv
President Joe Biden’s surprise visit Monday morning to wartime Kyiv began in the dead of night at a military airport hangar outside Washington.
Putin suspends US nuclear treaty in anti-West speech
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday suspended Moscow’s participation in a nuclear arms treaty with Washington and accused the West of escalating the conflict in Ukraine, ahead of a key speech by US President Joe Biden.
Putin says West wants ‘to be done’ with Russia
President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the West of using the Ukraine conflict to “be done” with Russia, said traitors must be punished, and proclaimed that Moscow had successfully withstood Western sanctions.
Jesuits expand sanctions against priest after new claims
The Catholic order of Jesuits on Tuesday announced fresh restrictions against a Slovenian priest and world-renowned mosaic artist accused of sexual and psychological abuse, after receiving further complaints.
WATCH | Largest Banga! Kalinga bags 2 Guinness World Records during Bodong Festival 2023
Kalinga province now holds Guinness’ “Largest Gong Ensemble” and “Largest Banga Festival” in the world.
House adopts resolution urging Senate to ratify RCEP
The House of Representatives adopted on Tuesday a resolution calling on the Senate to ratify the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement.
Tokyo stopover: Manny Villar indulges in Japanese sweets at Toraya
Bilyonaryo Manny Villar enjoyed the delicious Japanese confections during a recent visit to Toraya café in Japan.
WATCH | ICC hindi imperyalista
Kabaliktaran kamo! ICC, hindi imperiyalista — Former Presidential Adviser for Political Affairs Ronald Llamas.
WATCH | Bayad utang kay Digong!
Nagbabayad utang! — Former Presidential Adviser for Political Affairs Ronald Llamas sa mga mambabatas na dumidepensa kay Digong sa ICC.
