US B-2 bombers target underground bunkers of Yemen’s Houthi rebels

Associated Press 10/17/2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. long-range B-2 stealth bombers launched airstrikes early Thursday morning targeting underground bunkers used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, officials said. It wasn’t immediately clear what damage was done in the strikes. However,…

Houthi rebel attack sets cargo ship ablaze in Gulf of Aden

Assocaited Press 02/23/2024

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates  — Yemen’s Houthi rebels launched attacks Thursday on both Israel and a ship traveling through the Gulf of Aden, setting the vessel ablaze and again demonstrating their ability to launch assaults despite facing…

At least 78 killed in stampede for donations in Yemen

04/20/2023

ADEN—At least 78 people were killed in a stampede in the Yemeni capital Sanaa as hundreds gathered in a school to receive aid, witnesses and Houthi media said on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Several people were injured…

Trump’s first major test

01/30/2017

NEW YORK — Donald Trump faced mass protests and global outrage over his controversial ban on travelers from seven Muslim countries, facing the first real test of his nine-day administration. The ban was criticized by allies, sparked…

Canada offers temporary home to those stranded by Trump order

01/30/2017

OTTAWA — Canada will offer temporary residence permits to people stranded in the country as a result of US President Donald Trump’s travel ban, the immigration ministry said Sunday. “Let me assure those who may be stranded…

Trump to block refugees, restrict Muslim visitors

01/26/2017

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump was reportedly poised to suspend the US refugee program for four months and to halt visas for travelers from seven Muslim countries — moves that could come as early as Thursday. According…

Humanitarian truce starts

AP 07/28/2015

  SANAA, Yemen — Saudi-led coalition air strikes came to a halt in Yemen early yesterday after a five-day humanitarian truce went into effect, witnesses and security officials said. However, ground fighting broke out almost immediately in…

Fiery Azkals torch Bahrain in WC qualifier

Glendale G. Rosal 06/13/2015

THE Philippine Azkals ushered their World Cup dream with a pulsating upset of favored Bahrain, 2-1, last Thursday in the first round of the WC qualifiers at the packed Philippine Sports Stadium in Bulacan. With a lineup…

OFWs’ numbers up despite economic boom

Vanessa Claire Lucero 06/10/2015

The number of Filipinos going overseas to work is projected to continue to increase despite the country’s good economic performance, an official said. Evelyn Durato, regional director of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), said the number…

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