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Ex-lawmaker accused of killing Philippine governor arrested in East Timor
MANILA, March 22, 2024 (AFP) – A Filipino former congressman accused of organising the killing of a provincial governor has been arrested at a golf driving range in East Timor, the Philippine Department of Justice said. Arnolfo Teves was the alleged mastermind of the March 2023 attack, which killed Roel Degamo, then-governor of the central province of Negros Oriental, and nine others. Police in East Timor detained Teves at a golf driving range in the […]
US surgeons transplant pig kidney to live patient in world first
By Chris Lefkow WASHINGTON, March 21, 2024 (AFP) – US surgeons have successfully transplanted a genetically modified pig kidney into a living patient for the first time, the hospital said Thursday, a procedure that could help address the chronic shortage of donor organs. The four-hour operation was carried out on Saturday on a 62-year-old man suffering from end-stage kidney disease, Massachusetts General Hospital said. “The procedure marks a major milestone in the quest to provide […]
Fighting at Gaza’s Al-Shifa hospital: what we know
Israel’s army was on Thursday four days into a raid at Gaza’s largest hospital, where the military says Hamas was operating from among patients and displaced civilians. Here is what we know about the fighting at and around Al-Shifa medical centre that the Israeli army says has killed more than 140 Palestinian militants. – The raid – The Israeli army announced at 0100 GMT on Monday that it had launched an operation on the Gaza City hospital […]
US unveils draft UN resolution seeking immediate Gaza ceasefire
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia, March 21, 2024 (AFP) – The United States has circulated a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for an “immediate ceasefire linked to the release of hostages” in the Gaza Strip, Secretary of State Antony Blinken said. The diplomat made his announcement whilst on a tour of the Middle East that will include a stop in Israel. Key Israel backer the United States has vetoed previous UN Security Council votes on the […]
Vietnam parliament approves president’s resignation amid graft purge
HANOI, March 21, 2024 (AFP) – Vietnam’s parliament approved on Thursday the resignation of President Vo Van Thuong, the latest high-profile leader to fall as the communist country is roiled by a sweeping graft purge and political feuding. The ruling Communist Party announced Wednesday that Thuong had quit after barely a year in the job, saying he was guilty of unspecified “violations and shortcomings”. The 53-year-old’s departure, following days of rumours he was on his […]
PBBM, First Lady with ‘flu-like symptoms’ — PCO
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has developed “flu-like symptoms” and has been advised by his attending physician to get some rest. This is according to the Presidential Communications Office, who noted that First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos has also developed the symptoms. The PCO said this was due to their “full schedule these last few days.” “They have been taking fluids and medication to alleviate their symptoms,” the PCO said. According to the PCO, their vitals […]
New Era University’s China Studies Center marks first anniversary with commitment to bilateral relations
Today marks the first anniversary of the China Studies Center of the School of International Relations at New Era University (NEU). Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian was the guest of honor on this occasion. The Chinese envoy hopes for more success for the school in the coming years. Ambassador Huang also mentioned that it is inevitable for neighboring countries like China and the Philippines to have misunderstandings and disputes. But what’s important, he […]
Neuralink shows quadriplegic playing chess with brain implant
SAN FRANCISCO, March 21, 2024 (AFP) – Neuralink on Wednesday streamed a video of its first human patient playing computer chess with his mind and talking about the brain implant making that possible. Noland Arbaugh, 29, who was left paralyzed from the shoulders down by a diving accident eight years ago, told of playing chess and the videogame “Civilization” as well as taking Japanese and French lessons by controlling a computer screen cursor with his […]
Tokyo rattled by magnitude 5.3 earthquake, no tsunami warning
TOKYO, March 21, 2024 (AFP) – Buildings shook in Tokyo and emergency phone alarms went off when a magnitude 5.3 earthquake struck near the capital on Friday morning, with no tsunami warning issued. The Japan Meteorological Agency said the quake in southern Ibaraki, east of Tokyo, had a depth of 50 kilometres (30 miles). No damage or injuries were immediately reported, but bullet trains suspended operations between Tokyo and Koriyama in northeastern Japan’s Fukushima region […]
The search to discover why ‘outliers’ survive deadliest cancers
By Isabelle TOURNÉ When Herve found out he had glioblastoma — the most aggressive form of brain cancer — at the age of 40, he made a deal with himself. “I said to myself: it is serious, but you are at war — and you’re going to win,” the French teacher, who did not want to give his surname, told AFP. “For my wife and children, I forbade myself to die.” Eight years later, following […]
Northeast monsoon affecting Luzon: PAGASA
Visayas, Mindanao also affected by easterlies (Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon. The easterlies are also affecting Visayas and Mindanao, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration. PAGASA said as a result, Caraga, Davao Oriental and Davao de Oro will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms. Flashfloods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains are possible. Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, Ifugao, Aurora, Quezon […]
