Macron says useful to ‘leave path open’ for dialogue with Putin
BRUSSELS, Belgium (AFP) -- French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday it was useful to keep alive the chance of…
4 years ago
EU leaders agree ‘sanctions that bite’ Russia
EU leaders wrapped up an emergency summit Friday with agreement to punish Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine with "severe"…
4 years ago
6.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Indonesia’s Sumatra island
A 6.2-magnitude earthquake struck Indonesia's Sumatra island on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said, with residents sent fleeing from…
4 years ago
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s full speech
AFP is publishing Russian President Vladimir Putin's speech announcing Moscow's military operation in Ukraine. The speech has not been edited…
4 years ago
Immigration bureau says March 1 deadline for mandatory filing of annual reports by foreign nationals won’t be extended
(Eagle News) -- The Bureau of Immigration has said the deadline for the mandatory filing of annual reports by foreign…
4 years ago
Some 100,000 displaced in Ukraine, thousands flee abroad: UN
The UN refugee agency said around 100,000 people had fled their homes within Ukraine and several thousand more had left…
4 years ago
PAGASA: Trough of low pressure area affecting Mindanao
Eastern section of N. Luzon also affected by shear line, weather bureau says (Eagle News) -- The trough of a…
4 years ago
Japan to sanction chip exports to Russia over Ukraine
Japan will impose sanctions on Russia targeting semiconductor exports and financial institutions, Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said Friday after G7 leaders…
4 years ago
Attacks across Ukraine as dozens die in Russian invasion
Invading Russian forces pressed deep into Ukraine on Thursday as deadly battles reached the outskirts of Kyiv and the West…
4 years ago
Explainer: New US sanctions hit Russian banks, elites; spare energy
Washington said the penalties will be severe, and will have lasting impact on Russia's economy, even though the tried to…
4 years ago