‘Authentic’ is Merriam-Webster’s word of the year for 2023

Associated Press 11/29/2023

NEW YORK — In an age of deepfakes and post-truth, as artificial intelligence rose and Elon Musk turned Twitter into X, the Merriam-Webster word of the year for 2023 is “authentic.” Authentic cuisine. Authentic voice. Authentic self.…

Hijack attempt of tanker foiled off Yemen; 2 Filipino crewmen safe

John Eric Mendoza - Reporter / @JEMendozaINQ 11/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A hijacking attempt of a tanker in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen has been foiled and at least two Filipino seafarers were reported safe, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said on Monday.…

Tanker seized in Gulf of Aden, Filipinos among 22 crewmen held

Reuters 11/27/2023

RIYADH — Filipino seafarers are among the 22 crewmen aboard an Israeli-linked tanker seized by unidentified armed individuals in the Gulf of Aden on Sunday, November 27, the vessel’s managing company and a U.S. defence official said.…

Israeli families welcome 2nd batch of freed hostages: ‘Can’t find the words’

Reuters 11/26/2023

DEAD SEA, Israel — Emily Hand had her ninth birthday as a hostage in Gaza, the day before she was reunited with her father, who initially believed she had been killed in the devastating attack by Hamas…

Freed Filipino hostage: ‘Alive because of the Lord’

Julie M. Aurelio, Kathleen de Villa - @inquirerdotnet 11/26/2023

MANILA, Philippines — A Filipino was among the hostages released by Hamas en masse from the Gaza Strip under a ceasefire agreement, seven weeks into the war between Israel and the Palestinian militant group. With this development,…

Pope Francis down with the flu, undergoes hospital checkup

Associated Press 11/26/2023

ROME — Pope Francis went to the hospital Saturday for tests after he came down with the flu, but the results ruled out any respiratory problems, the Vatican said. Francis, who had part of one lung removed…

Hamas frees 1 Filipino, 10 Thais, 13 Israelis from Gaza on first day of truce

11/25/2023

GAZA/ISRAEL-GAZA BORDER — Hamas fighters released 24 hostages on Friday including a Filipino during the first day of the war’s first truce. Also released were Israeli women and children, and Thai farm workers, after guns fell silent…

Stabbing of 3 children sparks riot in Dublin

Reuters 11/24/2023

DUBLIN — Three young children were among five people injured in a knife attack in Dublin on Thursday that sparked riots in the city centre and which police have not yet ruled out any motive over, including…

Houthis seize ship in Red Sea, Filipinos among 25 crewmen held 

Reuters 11/20/2023

JERUSALEM — A ship, called the Galaxy Leader, with 25 crew, who are from the Philippines, Bulgaria, Ukraine, Romania and Mexico, had been seized by Yemen’s Houthis in the southern Red Sea. Israel said on Sunday that…

Israeli tank at gate of Gaza hospital, medics plead for fuel to save babies

Reuters 11/13/2023

  GAZA/JERUSALEM —Israeli forces reached the gates of Gaza City’s main hospital on Monday, the primary target in their battle to seize control of the northern half of the Gaza Strip, where medics said patients including newborn…

Cambodian artist makes giant King Kong from tires

Agence France Presse 11/12/2023

A giant, snarling gorilla rears from the peaceful paddy fields on the outskirts of the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, made entirely from old tires by a Cambodian artist keen to encourage others to reuse materials in their…

Earthquake hits Nepal; death toll now 128

Reuters 11/04/2023

KATHMANDU — At least 128 people were killed and dozens injured in Nepal when a strong earthquake struck the western area of Jajarkot, officials said on Saturday, as houses in the area collapsed and buildings as far…

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