Tuesday, May 12, 2026
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Tag: World War II

US destroyer sunk in WWII found in deep PH seabed

A US Navy destroyer sunk during World War II has been found nearly 7,000 meters (23,000 feet) below sea level off the Philippines, making...

Okinawa marks 50 years since US rule; Discontent simmers

Tokyo — The Japanese island of Okinawa marks 50 years since the end of US rule Sunday, with discontent simmering about the ongoing presence...

Finland seeks to reassure Russia about NATO bid

Finland on Saturday sought to allay Moscow's fears about its bid to join NATO, as fierce fighting raged in Ukraine's east, slowing down a...

Germany sues Italy over Nazi claims

The Hague -- Germany on Friday brought a case against Italy before the International Court of Justice on the grounds that Rome is continuing...

Veterans, modern-day heroes feted

Malacañang hailed Filipino war veterans for their patriotism and gallantry in defend the country’s freedom as Filipinos marked “Araw ng Kagitingan” (Day of Valor)...

Ruble or gold for Russian gas

"Candidates simply show their confusion about the issues." The decision by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin to demand payment in Russian ruble for the purchase of...

Russia drops peace talks with Japan over Ukraine

Russia said Monday it was abandoning talks with Japan aimed at signing a formal World War II peace treaty, due to Tokyo's tough response...

Bitter row erupts over Anne Frank betrayal book

"The controversial book claimed that a Jew was responsible for the discovery of the Franks’ hiding place." By Jan Hennop It was meant to put one...

Looking back

Visitors view a photo exhibit depicting the courage of Filipinos and Americans during World War II inside Fort Santiago during the 77th commemoration of...

Law allows PVB to increase capitalization

Philippine Veterans Bank (PVB) begins a new chapter in its vibrant history with the recent passage of Republic Act 11597 paving the way for...

Bob Dole–WWII hero, veteran US solon­–dies at 98

Washington—Bob Dole, who battled back from being severely wounded in World War II to become a five-term US senator and the Republican Party’s 1996...

Mother who fought for Srebrenica massacre victims dies

Hajra Catic, a leading figure in the drive to find the remains of more than 8,000 Bosnian Muslims killed in the 1995 Srebrenica massacre...

Court says seized assets to be sold for WW2 laborers

Seoul -- A South Korean court has issued an unprecedented order for assets seized from Japan’s Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to be sold to compensate...

Amsterdam opens Holocaust memorial

A Holocaust memorial inscribed with the names of more than 102,000 Dutch Jews killed during World War II was inaugurated in Amsterdam over the...
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