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by Philippe RATER UNITED NATIONS, United States (AFP) — Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif warned Monday that the United States is “playing with fire,” echoing remarks by President Donald Trump as the two sides are locked in a standoff over Tehran’s nuclear program. The United States quit an international deal aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear program last year, hitting Tehran with crippling sanctions. Tensions have since soared, with the US calling off air strikes […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Most Asian markets fell Tuesday as investors take a breather after a recent rally and as they await the start of the corporate earnings season. Wall Street provided another record-breaking lead as an expected Federal Reserve interest rate cut continues to fuel optimism, while top Chinese and US negotiators plan to hold fresh trade talks over the phone this week. Tokyo led losses as it reopened after a long weekend, […]
(Eagle News)–Tropical Depression “Falcon” may intensify into a tropical storm in the next 24 hours, the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. According to PAGASA, “Falcon,” which is located 510 km east of Tuguegarao City, Cagayan as of 10 a.m. and which continues to move westward over the Philippine Sea, is expected to closely approach or make landfall over Babuyan-Batanes Islands area tomorrow evening, July 17. So far, a tropical cyclone wind […]
by Issam AHMED WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — Sue Finley began work at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory as the US prepared to launch its first satellite into orbit in 1958, racing to match the Soviet Union, which had accomplished the feat months earlier. Now 82, she is one of NASA’s longest-serving women, starting out as one of its “human computers,” whose critical yet long-hidden contributions to the space program, including the Apollo missions to the […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a measure that strengthens the Magna Carta for scientists, engineers, researchers, and other science and technology workers in government. Under Republic Act No. 11312, there is no limit to the honorarium the personnel can receive from externally funded grants. The employment of scientists who work in the Department of Science and Technology’s priority research and who are due for compulsory retirement may be extended for up to […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology on Tuesday, July 16, launched an application that aims to help people prepare for earthquakes, and volcanic and hydro-meteorological hazards. In a statement, PHIVOLCS said HazardHunterPH is “the first one-stop shop online application that generates initial hazard assessment report for seismic, volcanic, and hydro-meteorological hazards with explanation and recommendation from mandated government agencies in just a few clicks.” According to PHIVOLCS, it worked together with Philippine Atmospheric, […]
by Andrew MARSZAL LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — “Game of Thrones” and Netflix are tipped by TV industry watchers to dominate Tuesday’s Emmy nominations as Hollywood gears up for awards season. The Television Academy’s 24,000 members sifted through a record number of entries for this year’s Emmys, the small-screen equivalent of the Oscars. After nominations are announced final-round voting will begin to pick winners who will be revealed at a glitzy Los Angeles show […]
by Bienvenu-Marie BAKUMANYA KINSHASA, DR Congo (AFP) — Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo have appealed for calm after an evangelical preacher fell ill with Ebola in the eastern city of Goma, the first recorded case of the disease in the key urban hub in a nearly year-old epidemic. Goma, a border city with a population of one million, lies next to the Rwandan town of Gisenyi and has transport links to other parts […]
(Eagle News)–Several flights on Tuesday, July 16, were cancelled due to bad weather. Below is a list, according to the Manila International Airport Authority: Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 5J (Cebu Pacific) 5J 321/322 Manila-Legazpi-Manila The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has said rains are expected in parts of the country today due to Tropical Depression “Falcon” and the southwest monsoon.
(Eagle News) – Former presidential spokesperson and human rights lawyer Harry Roque accused Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio of “politicking” because of his repeated talks and comments on the West Philippine Sea that are critical of President Rodrigo Duterte. For Roque, Carpio should just resign and run for public office if he would continue to comment on the issue, saying this was in violation of the Canons of Judicial Ethics which advises judges […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines will remain in the United Nations Human Rights Council and will not sever ties with any country. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. made the statement after the body narrowly approved a resolution by Iceland that sought for an international probe into the human rights situation in the Philippines. Eighteen of the UNHR’s 47 members expressed support for the proposal, while 14 countries, including the Philippines, voted against it. The remaining 15 […]
MILAN, Italy (AFP) — Chinese tech giant Huawei said Monday it plans to invest $3.1 billion (2.75 billion euros) in Italy over three years, as the firm looks to strengthen its foothold in Europe after the US labelled it a major security risk. Huawei — a leader in next-generation 5G wireless technology — is subject to US sanctions over concerns about its ties to the government in Beijing and Washington has urged allies to shun […]
