Secret Service Neutralizes Armed Threat at Press Dinner
President Trump and First Lady evacuated from WHCA dinner after gunman opened fire near ballroom, suspect killed by law enforcement.
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Massive 7.7 Earthquake Triggers Japan Tsunami Alert, Mass Evacuation
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake off Japan’s northeast coast triggered tsunami warnings and evacuation orders for over 170,000 residents across five prefectures.
Honor’s Lightning Android Shatters Marathon Record in Beijing
Lightning, a Chinese android, completed Beijing half-marathon in 50:26, beating human world record by over 6 minutes in technological breakthrough.
Trump Orders Naval Forces to Block Hormuz Strait Over Iran Dispute
President Trump announces immediate US Navy blockade of Strait of Hormuz following failed nuclear negotiations with Iran.
NASA Artemis II Crew Returns After Historic Lunar Mission
NASA’s Artemis II astronauts safely returned to Earth after humanity’s first crewed voyage around the Moon in over 50 years.
Filipina Perishes in Haifa Strike, War Claims Third Life
A Filipina national was killed in a missile attack on a residence in Haifa on April 5, marking the second Filipino death in the current conflict.
US Conducts Complex Rescue Mission Deep Inside Iran
Three US airmen recovered alive after 48-hour combat search-and-rescue operation in Iranian territory following F-15E Strike Eagle shootdown.
Artemis II Crew Breaks Apollo Records in Historic Moon Mission
Four astronauts aboard Orion spacecraft set to break Apollo 13’s distance record Monday, traveling farther from Earth than any human in history.
American Pope Leo XIV Speaks Against Iran Conflict During Easter
Chicago-born Pope Leo XIV delivers unprecedented criticism of U.S. military action against Iran throughout Holy Week celebrations.
American Military Officer Freed in High-Risk Iran Rescue Op
A complex multi-aircraft operation involving hundreds of personnel successfully extracted a missing U.S. weapons officer from Iranian territory after days-long search.
Military Aircraft Down in Colombia, Dozens Feared Dead
A Colombian Air Force transport plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the country’s southern Putumayo region on Tuesday, with initial reports suggesting a high number of fatalities among the 125 people on board.
LaGuardia Airport Mishap Raises Safety Concerns for Filipino Travelers: Air Canada Express Flight Involved in Fatal Runway Collision
A tragic runway collision at LaGuardia Airport in New York, involving an Air Canada Express flight and a fire truck, has claimed the lives of two pilots and left dozens of passengers injured. The incident is prompting renewed scrutiny of aviation safety protocols and airport emergency response procedures, issues of vital importance to Filipino travelers flying internationally.
US Forces Deploy Deep-Penetrator Munitions Against Iranian Missile Sites
US CENTCOM confirmed the use of GBU-72/B Advanced 5,000-pound Penetrator munitions against Iranian anti-ship missile sites on March 18, 2026, amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
CENTCOM Launches Historic Bombing Raid on Iran Kharg Island
US Central Command executed a massive precision strike on Kharg Island, destroying 90+ military targets while sparing oil infrastructure.
