MANILA, Philippines — Volleyball has always been an integral part of Philippine sports but it was only in late 2020 that women players were recognized as professionals when the Premier Volleyball League got its pay-for-play status from the government. The PVL’s pro status provided an avenue for the players to further their sporting careers and former […]

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Suspect in murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia pleads guilty

Vincent Muscat, one of the three suspects accused of the murder of Maltese journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, has pleaded guilty to murder, according to his lawyer. [...]

Analysis: What Justin Trudeau needs from Joe Biden now

Life for Canada atop its volatile southern neighbor is like bedding down in a nice apartment built above a meth lab, according to a quote often attributed to late American comic Robin Williams. [...]

Prince Philip has infection and will stay in London hospital for several days, palace says

Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, is being treated for an infection and is not expected to leave the hospital for several days, according to an update from Buckingham Palace on Tuesday. [...]

UAE leaders have 'bigger dreams' for next 50 years

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Covid: Driving licence application now online only

Applicants will not be allowed at police counters. [...]

How UAE pilots prepare for warfare scenario

With a VR headset and physical flight controls, a pilot can virtually experience critical situations. [...]

Quake rocks Reykjavik, raises Iceland’s volcano activity

REYKJAVIK, Iceland (AFP) — A powerful earthquake on Wednesday rocked southwestern Iceland, including the capital Reykjavik, triggering increased volcanic activity but causing no serious injuries or damage, authorities said. The epicentre of the quake was located near Mount Keilir, a small mountain of 378 metres (1,240 feet) on the Reykjanes peninsula, some 30 kilometres (19 miles) south of Reykjavik, authorities added. The US Geological Survey measured one tremor at a magnitude of 5.6 some […] [...]

Joint PNP-PDEA inquiry formed to probe buy-bust “misencounter” that resulted in death of 2 QC cops

(Eagle News) — Two policemen were killed in a shootout between members of the Quezon City Police and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) in what appeared to be a “misencounter” on Wednesday night, Feb. 24. The Philippine National Police said that a “joint PNP-PDEA Board of Inquiry will be formed to determine what transpired and who should be held liable.” A PNP statement said that the joint inquiry will be done “in the […] [...]

EBC rebrands FM radio to Eagle FM 95.5 to mark its 10th year

Eagle FM 95.5 plays the classics, both homegrown and foreign hits Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) has rebranded its FM portal to Eagle FM 95.5 as part of the FM station’s 10th year anniversary this 2021. From the previous PinasFM 95.5 name that plays only OPM music hits, EBC’s FM radio station is now called Eagle FM 95.5 “where the classics never end.” With this tagline, Eagle FM 95.5 plays the hits, both local and […] [...]