As tensions continue to rise in the South China Sea, I had the chance to watch an enlightening interview sent to me by my good friend Professor Rommel Banlaoi, president of Philippine Society for International Security Studies in a show called Dialogue on CGTN.
On Friday night, diplomatic relations between Mexico and Ecuador dramatically imploded after Ecuadorian police burst into Mexico’s embassy in Quito and arrested Jorge Glas, Ecuador’s former vice president.
NEWS BRIEF: International broadcasters have closed deals with Austrian distributor ORF Enterprise, part of pubcaster ORF, for period drama Kafka (6x60’), following the company’s trip to MipTV earlier this week.
Russian President Vladimir Putin again raises the subject of potential peace talks, but thumbs down a Switzerland-hosted peace-seeking conference at Ukraine's request
Double world champion was linked to Lewis Hamilton’s seatSpaniard has signed ‘multi-year’ contract with current teamFernando Alonso will remain with Aston Martin beyond this season after signing a new “multi-year” deal with the British-based Formula One team. Double world champion Alonso, 42, had been linked with Mercedes and Red Bull – as possible replacements for Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen respectively.However, Aston Martin announced on Thursday that the Spanish driver, whose current...
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — On Friday night, diplomatic relations between Mexico and Ecuador dramatically imploded after Ecuadorian police burst into Mexico’s embassy in Quito and arrested Jorge Glas, Ecuador’s former vice president. What has provoked such fierce outrage? International law experts and leaders across the region have said that the
By MEGAN JANETSKY Associated Press MEXICO CITY (AP) — Diplomatic relations between Mexico and Ecuador dramatically imploded after Ecuadorian police burst into Mexico’s embassy in Quito and arrested Jorge Glas, Ecuador’s former vice president. Glas, arrested late Friday, had been convicted on charges of bribery and corruption and remains under investigation for other potential crimes.
On Friday night, diplomatic relations between Mexico and Ecuador dramatically imploded after Ecuadorian police burst into Mexico’s embassy in Quito and arrested Jorge Glas, Ecuador’s former vice president
The seeds of a forever war are being planted in the coastal strip. They must not be allowed to take rootIsrael’s war turned much of northern Gaza into an uninhabitable moonscape. Palestinians returning to their homes in the southern part of the coastal strip this week were greeted by a similar lifeless vista of destruction. It might be some relief that Israeli forces have withdrawn from much of Gaza. But one is reminded of what Tacitus said of the Roman legions: “They make a desert and call it...
According to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office and the Mossad intelligence agency, Hamas has rejected the ceasefire and hostage offer put forward by Israel last week in Cairo. The proposal, which included “significantly greater room for flexibility” on Israel’s part, was aimed at securing the release of 133 hostages held in Gaza. “The […]
Billionaire Mexican drug lord Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman has written another letter to the federal judge who put him behind bars.
We’ve seen several good fare sales to sun-drenched destinations recently. This new deal includes business-class fares on United Airlines to perennial vacation favorite Cancun, Mexico. If your travel budget allows for splurging on more comfortable seats with inflight extras like meals and drinks, this sale should be as appealing as Cancun’s immaculate beaches. There are …