Sixteen people were killed when a plane carrying parachutists crashed in central Russia on Sunday, the emergencies ministry said. The L-410 plane carrying 22 people crashed around 9:23 am (0623 GMT) near the town of Menzelinsk in the republic of Tatarstan, the ministry said on its Telegram channel. “Six people were rescued, 16 were taken out without signs of life,” the ministry said. The ministry had earlier said 15 people died and that the aircraft […]
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Czechs in post-vote limbo as president rushed to hospital
The Czech Republic was plunged into uncertainty on Sunday as President Milos Zeman was rushed to hospital a day after his ally, populist billionaire Prime Minister Andrej Babis, narrowly lost an election. The president, who plays a critical role in nominating any future prime minister, was taken to hospital by ambulance shortly after meeting Babis and appeared to be unconscious upon arrival, with someone seen holding up his head. His doctor said he was in […]
Algerian president demands ‘total respect’ from France
Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune on Sunday demanded France’s “total respect”, following a row over visas and critical comments from Paris about the North African country. Last weekend Algeria recalled its ambassador from Paris and banned French military planes from its airspace, which France regularly uses to reach its forces battling jihadists in the Sahel region to the south. The moves came after a bitter row over visas, followed by media reports that French President Emmanuel […]
Dubai police say $136 million worth of cocaine seized
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — The UAE authorities seized half a tonne of cocaine worth more than $136 million, Dubai police said on Sunday, in one of the biggest drug busts in the Gulf country. Officers “recently thwarted a smuggling attempt of 500 kilograms of pure cocaine into the country”, a police statement said. “The narcotics, worth more than 500 million dirhams ($136 million) in street value, were well-hidden within the structure of a […]
Taiwan leader says island will not bow to China
by Sean CHANG Agence France Presse TAIPEI, Taiwan (AFP) — Taiwan will not bow to pressure by Beijing and will defend its democratic way of life, President Tsai Ing-wen said Sunday, following a spike in incursions by Chinese warplanes into its air defence zone. Self-governed Taiwan’s 23 million people live under the constant threat of invasion by authoritarian China, which views the island as its territory and has vowed to one day seize it, […]
Rainfall warning hoisted over parts of PHL
(Eagle News) — A rainfall warning has been raised over parts of the country due to Tropical Storm “Maring.” The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said an orange rainfall warning is hoisted over Palawan (Kalayaan Islands), which means floods in low-lying areas and landslides in mountainous areas are expected and threatening. Meanwhile, Eastern Samar, Samar, the rest of Palawan and Catanduanes are under a yellow rainfall warning, which means floods are also expected. […]
3.6-magnitude quake strikes off Cagayan
(Eagle News) –A 3.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Cagayan early Sunday, Oct. 10. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 7:13 a.m. It had its epicenter 20 kilometers east of Calayan. The depth of focus was eight kilometers. The earthquake was of tectonic origin. According to PHIVOLCS, no damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
1.3 million Moderna vaccine doses arrive in PHL
(Eagle News) — More than 1.3 million Moderna COVID-19 vaccine doses arrived in the Philippines on Saturday, Oct. 9. The doses arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport around 4 p.m. The arrival of the Moderna vaccine came only days after a Davao received 994,500 doses of Pfizer-Biontech COVID-19 vaccines. To date, the Bureau of Customs said it has facilitated the release of 81,424,820 doses of COVID 19 vaccines. Of these, it said 78,416,750 were […]
MIAA releases list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Oct. 10
(Eagle News) — The Manila International Airport Authority has released its list of operational commercial flights for Sunday, Oct. 10: Flight schedules may change at any given time. Travelers were advised to secure confirmation of their flights prior to the scheduled travel as only those with the confirmation will be allowed entry into the airport. The Palace earlier said only Bermuda was on its updated red list, which means travel restrictions are in place on […]
Drug complaint filed vs Julian Ongpin up for resolution
(Eagle News)–The Department of Justice wrapped up its probe into the drug complaint filed against Julian Ongpin, who the police said was a person of interest in the death of artist Bree Jonson. The Philippine National Police said the complaint against Ongpin, son of businessman Roberto Ongpin, was now deemed submitted for resolution after the police and Ongpin’s camp no longer raised new issues. The complaint stemmed from the police’s discovery of 12.6 grams of […]
Parts of Luzon, Visayas, Mindanao under Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Storm “Maring”
(Eagle News)–Several parts of the country are under Signal No. 1 due to Tropical Storm “Maring,” the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to the weather bureau, the following areas in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao are under the tropical cyclone wind signal as “Maring” continues to assimilate the remnant low of “Nando,” and was estimated 665 kilometers of Virac, Catanduanes: Luzon Catanduanes Batanes Cagayan including Babuyan Islands Northeastern portion of Isabela (Santa […]
Davao Mayor Sara Duterte tests positive for COVID-19
(Eagle News)–Davao Mayor Sara Duterte tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday night. A statement from her office said the mayor was exhibiting mild symptoms and is in isolation. It said she was caring for other family members who need medical attention. “The family requests for complete privacy at this time and respectfully urges the public to refrain from sending tokens for well wishes,” the statement said. The statement also urged everyone who came into contact […]
