A 4.5 earthquake hit the town of Jose Abad Santos in Davao Occidental.
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2 Chinese nationals caught in buy-bust operation
Two Chinese nationals were arrested at the Regalado Ave., North Fairview, Quezon City, in a buy-bust operation conducted by the police. 5 kilos of shabu were recovered worth 25 million peso.
World-famous art gallery starts world tour in Hong Kong
World-famous art gallery, Art Basel, kicks off its annual world tour in Hong Kong.
US military commander in Asia-Pacific urges compromise in resolving tensions in the region
The United States military commander in the Pacific urges compromise in the worsening territorial rows in Asia. (Reuters) — A top U.S. military commander in the Asia-Pacific region said on Friday (May 23) that tensions in the region need to be resolved by adherence to the rule of law and a stable security environment. Admiral Samuel Locklear, the head of the U.S. military’s Pacific Command, made the comments during the World Economic Forum on East Asia in Manila. In a group discussion, on […]
Unmanned rocket launched from Canaveral
An unmanned rocket blasted off for space in Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, carrying a classified satellite for the United States National Reconnaissance Office.
Spurs crush Thunder in NBA
The San Antonio Spurs crushed Oklahoma City Thunder in the game 2 of the Western Conference finals.
Thai army detains former PM Yingluck a day after coup
(Reuters) – Thailand’s military rulers detained former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Friday, May 23, a senior officer said, after summoning her for talks a day after the army overthrew her caretaker government in a coup. As the army moved to consolidate its grip on the country, its chief, General Prayuth Chan-ocha, set out his plans for the country, saying reforms were needed before an election. But some Thais defied martial law to protest against […]
Philippines hopes for peaceful resolution of political turmoil in Thailand
MANILA, Philippines — (ENS) The Department of Foreign Affairs hopes for a peaceful resolution in the political turmoil in Thailand, while also imposing a temporary travel ban on migrant workers traveling to Thailand. In a statement, the DFA said it noted the “latest developments in Thailand” where there are between 10,000 to 15,000 working Filipinos. “In line with previous statements of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers, the Philippines supports a peaceful resolution of the present situation. […]
Indonesian president calls maritime border agreement with PHL “a new milestone”
MANILA, Philippines — Indonesia President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono called the newly signed agreement on the delimitation of the exclusive economic zone (EEZ) boundary with the Philippines, a “new milestone”, saying that this meant that Indonesia and the Philippines would now more closely together in resolving border disputes. “With the agreement on the delimitation of maritime boundaries, we may work even closer,” he said during the joint press conference. The Indonesian President said the deal is […]
New military junta in Thailand summons country’s deposed leadership
In Thailand, the new military junta summoned the deposed leadership after taking power in a bloodless coup. Former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra was detained later on Friday, along with her sister and brother in law. This was done a day after the army overthrew her caretaker government in a coup.
Latest military coup bad for Thailand economy
The latest military coup is bad for Thailand’s economy, with the possibility of violence warding off potential investors, according to a Reuters columnist.
Fossils found in Argentina provide new info on dinosaurs
Fossils found n the Patagonia region of Argentina proved that long-necked dinosaurs survived beyond the Jurassic period.
