On July 15, the Philippines saw another round of fuel price increases, with diesel rising by ₱1.40 per liter and gasoline by ₱0.70—a trend that has pushed total fuel hikes to over ₱11 per liter since January. While mainstream coverage frames this as a routine market adjustment, critics argue it exposes deeper vulnerabilities in the…
A groundbreaking study published in Communications Earth & Environment has revealed that East Asia’s aggressive air pollution cleanup — particularly in China — has inadvertently accelerated global warming. The report, based on simulations from eight climate models, shows that a 75% reduction in sulfate aerosol emissions over the past 15 years has unmasked the warming…
The political temperature in the Philippines continued to rise as Vice President Sara Duterte faced intensifying scrutiny over alleged misuse of confidential government funds. The twist on June 22 came when the Office of the Ombudsman and the House of Representatives issued conflicting statements about who initiated the complaint. This procedural tug-of-war has sparked widespread…
The Philippine government has once again called out China over its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, urging Beijing to back its diplomatic statements with genuine efforts at de-escalation. The latest incident involved a Philippine resupply mission to an outpost in the disputed waters that was obstructed by Chinese maritime forces. The confrontation led…
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June 15 marks the official start of Arizona’s monsoon season, but this year, the skies are silent. Phoenix is baking under a relentless 113°F sun, and the National Weather Service says no rain is expected for at least another week. While media outlets rush to link the heat to climate change, longtime residents and meteorologists…
A devastating flash flood and landslide in West Papua have claimed at least 10 lives, with search and rescue operations continuing. The disaster struck a mining area, engulfing temporary shelters used by workers. Authorities have deployed over 100 personnel to assist in recovery efforts. Families of the victims have joined the search, hoping to locate…
Washington, D.C.—U.S. cybersecurity and national security experts have raised alarm over discovering undocumented communication devices embedded in Chinese-manufactured solar power inverters. These devices, which may enable remote control of critical infrastructure, have heightened concerns about potential grid instability and widespread blackouts. Mike Rogers, former director of the U.S. National Security Agency, warned that such vulnerabilities…
In a significant move to combat veteran homelessness, President Donald Trump has directed Secretary of Veterans Affairs Doug Collins to establish the National Center for Warrior Independence at the West Los Angeles VA campus. The initiative aims to provide housing and support services for up to 6,000 veterans by 2028, addressing a critical issue in…
Vatican City—Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, making history as the first American pope and the 267th leader of the Roman Catholic Church. His election followed Pope Francis’s death on April 21 and a two-day conclave in which 133 cardinals reached the required two-thirds majority. Prevost, born in Chicago in…
