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8+ min ago (1124+ words) The five-course lunch typical of Chinese restaurant fare in Manila foreshadowed the meals I scraped by the next ten days. My sister treated me to a send-off lunch before dropping me off at the airport that day. I had to catch the only flight to Puerto Princesa, the capital city of Palawan Island where I would study forests. Served family-style on a Lazy Susan turntable, classic Filipino Chinese food drew inspiration from culinary traditions different from the sweet, sticky-sauced American Chinese take-out. Each course highlighted one main ingredient, and it was seasoned just enough to bring out natural flavors. Unless instructed otherwise, servers delivered fried rice last. That ensured diners got to progressively fill up on the cold cuts starter, soup, fish or seafood, vegetable, meat, and noodle dishes. Lunch was nothing to complain about. But I could not eat…...

52+ min ago (389+ words) All of this preparation, all of this work'it's actually come together and we're sailing east, finally," said Dane Hunter. We're heading towards Gaza."Courtesy Gulcin Bekar Earlier this fall, hundreds of activists from all over the world crowded onto several dozen boats and set sail for Gaza. Their goal: Break through Israel's blockade of the territory and end one of the worst humanitarian crises on the planet. They thought that by sharing their journey through social media, they could capture the world's attention." At first, it was easy to dismiss the Global Sumud Flotilla'until it wasn't. Before reaching Gaza, the flotilla was attacked by drones, and activists were arrested by the Israeli navy." We were at gunpoint; like, you could see the laser on our chest," says flotilla participant Louna Sbou." They were then sent to a high-security prison in…...

1+ hour, 27+ min ago (577+ words) Relations have soured between former allies Afghanistan and Pakistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021. Afghanistan and Pakistan's forces have exchanged heavy fire along their border as tensions between the South Asian neighbours escalate after peace talks in Saudi Arabia failed to produce a breakthrough. Officials from both sides said the skirmishes broke out late on Friday night, with the two countries accusing one another of opening fire first. In a post on X, the spokesman for Afghanistan's Taliban government, Zabihullah Mujahid, said Pakistani forces had "launched attacks towards" the Spin Boldak district in the Kandahar province, prompting Afghan forces to respond. A spokesman for Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said it was the Afghan forces who carried out "unprovoked firing" along the Chaman border. "Pakistan remains fully alert and committed to ensuring its territorial integrity and the safety…...

1+ hour, 42+ min ago (236+ words) Both streaming services will continue to operate separately," the streamer adds As the statement went on, Netflix assured their clientele that nothing is changing today." Both streaming services will continue to operate separately," Netflix added. We have more steps to complete before the deal is closed, including regulatory and shareholder approvals." Before signing off their message, Netflix told customers that they will hear from them when we have more to share" and encouraged everyone to enjoy watching as much as you want, whenever you want " all on your current membership plan." Netflix's message to customers came hours after the streamer said it expects to maintain Warner Bros.' current operations and build on its strengths," including theatrical releases for films. During an internal global town hall with WBD staff, those on Friday's call were also told that HBO Max will stay....

1+ hour, 53+ min ago (188+ words) Artists take on USS Hegseth, rats leaving the sinking ship, and more Today's Big Question GOP women come after the House leader the week recommends This month's new television releases include "Fallout,' "Taylor Swift: The End Of An Era' and "Heated Rivalry' Cartoons Friday's political cartoons include DOJ censorship, bombing the New York Times, and more Cartoons Thursday's political cartoons include a nap for Donald Trump, rage bait of the year, artificial intelligence turning on its master and more Cartoons Wednesday's political cartoons include bots on the rise, Donald Trump's daily schedule, Pete Hegseth, and more Cartoons Tuesday's political cartoons include advent chocolates, Ali MAGA, and more Cartoons Sunday's editorial cartoons include Pete Hegseth and the press, an absence of government, and George Washington crossing the Delaware Cartoons Friday's editorial cartoons include Tomahawk missile talk, the price of red meat,…...

1+ hour, 55+ min ago (268+ words) Ranjan Solomon, a political commentator and campaigner for global justice by Roger D Harris05/12/2025 Following his earlier threat that Venezuelan President Nicol's Maduro's days are numbered, US President Donald Trump announced on social media he was closing Venezuelan airspace. He then immodestly proclaimed the" by Dr Binoy Kampmark05/12/2025 Pete Hegseth, the soap opera styled US Secretary of Defense, sports a questionable sanity." His behaviour before generals is the stuff of low comedy." His mania about sending narco-traffickers making" by Dr Ranjan Solomon05/12/2025 India's attempt to force mobile companies to preload government-approved app 'Sanchar Saathi'"marked a new peak in state surveillance. Masked as "cybersecurity, it would constitutional privacy rights and endanger dissenting, minority," On the eve of Venezuela's presidential election on 29th July 2024, Guardian correspondents, Tiago Rogero (based in Rio de Janeiro) and Sam Jones (based in Madrid) predicted the vote "could" Israel's US-backed…...

2+ hour, 1+ min ago (327+ words) The December 2025 meeting between Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi in Delhi came at a moment when Russia continues to face Western economic pressure and India is navigating a shifting multipolar environment. The visit reaffirmed the long-standing depth of India'Russia relations, while also revealing the structural constraints that now shape the partnership. Ashish Singh has finished his Ph.D. coursework in political science from the NRU-HSE, Moscow, Russia. He has previously studied at Oslo Metropolitan University, Norway; and TISS, Mumbai." Russian President Vladimir Putin's state visit to India (Dec 4-5) for the 23rdIndia-Russia Annual Summit may be viewed as diplomatically significant for the two countries not just bilaterally but also" Vladimir Putin's arrival in India on 4'5 December 2025 marks more than a ceremonial reaffirmation of an old partnership. It signals the reconfiguration of a relationship that has learned to" In a world increasingly fragmented…...

2+ hour, 10+ min ago (424+ words) Vanderpump Villa" star Marciano Brunette has sued Demi Engemann and the Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" production company for defamation over sexual assault claims made on the show. In legal documents shared by Brunette's legal team, Dynamis LLP, Engemann " who has appeared on both Vanderpump Villa" and The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" " and Jeff Jenkins Productions allegedly damaged his reputation by calling him a sexual predator" and accusing him of sexual assault on Season 3 of Mormon Wives." Representatives for Hulu did not immediately return TheWrap's request for comment. Brunette denies Engemann's claims of sexual assault, in which she previously said she was subjected to unwanted touch by him while filming Season 2 of Vanderpump Villa." Per his attorney, Brunette maintains that their encounter was consensual and that it was later twisted into something it wasn't." His core story is simple:…...

2+ hour, 32+ min ago (582+ words) In a move targeted at immigrant truckers, the Trump administration has revoked the accreditation of nearly 3,000 CDL (commercial driver's license) training centers and placed another 4,500 on notice that they must prove compliance with federal Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) requirements within 30 days. Many failed to maintain complete and accurate records or refused to provide documentation during federal reviews. Some of the removed providers had been inactive for years, a result of a registry system that allowed schools to self-certify without inspection or verification. On December 4 the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia granted a request to place the case in abeyance and maintain the temporary stay it issued in November, halting enforcement of the rule while the litigation proceeds. The stay has temporarily protected the nearly 200,000 non-domiciled CDL holders who would have lost their jobs under…...

2+ hour, 34+ min ago (293+ words) The Justice Department under Attorney General Pam Bondi just took a big step toward surveilling left-wing groups as a counterterrorism operation " and onlookers are alarmed. This comes after reports in September that a DOJ official wanted a terrorism investigation into George Soros, the billionaire philanthropist and Hungarian-born Holocaust survivor who has backed a number of liberal causes around the world and is a constant subject of right-wing conspiracy theories. A memo dated Friday from Bondi instructs the FBI and Joint Terrorism Task Force, or JTTF, to engage in a surveillance program against groups identifying with the so-called "antifa" or anti-fascist movement, known for involvement in left-wing protests around the country. This memo triggered outrage among a number of analysts. "Very concerning: In a new memo dated today, AG Bondi announces that FBI/JTTF will launch NSPM-7-based expansion of state…...