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HONG KONG, China (AFP) — Asian markets rose Friday, tracking gains on Wall Street following a report that the United States could delay its plan to hit Mexico with tariffs. The threats against Mexico have intensified anxiety among investors, who were already rattled by the seemingly endless US-China trade war. But US stocks enjoyed a bounce Thursday after Bloomberg News reported that Washington could push back its plan to impose tariffs on Mexico on June […]
(Eagle News)–Two quo warranto petitions have been filed against Senator Koko Pimentel, who was proclaimed as one of the winning senators in the May 13 polls. The petitions, which were each filed by Efren Adan and Reymar Mansilungan before the Senate Electoral Tribunal, aim to nullify Pimentel’s victory on the ground he was ineligible to run for the post in the first place. Adan and Mansilungan argued this was because Pimentel already served as senator […]
LONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) — British Prime Minister Theresa May steps down as leader of her Conservative Party on Friday, formally triggering the race for a successor who will try where she failed to deliver Brexit. May will remain prime minister until a new leader is chosen, likely in late July, but has relinquished control over the direction of Britain’s tortuous departure from the European Union. Brexit is still scheduled for October 31 but while […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police on Friday, June 7, ordered radio broadcaster Erwin Tulfo to surrender his firearms following the expiration of his license to own and possess firearms in May. “If the LTOPF is already expired, then there is no more reason for an individual to keep firearms even if these firearms are still valid, if the licenses are valid,” PNP spokesperson Col. Bernard Banac said. According to Banac, the firearms “need to be […]
(Eagle News)–Light Rail Transit 2 operations from Santolan to Recto have resumed. The Light Rail Transit Authority said this was as of 11:28 a.m. This was over an hour after LRT-2 operations were suspended after a “technical glitch.” The LRTA did not elaborate, but said an “intervention” was ongoing at that time.
By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau TORONTO (Eagle News) – In a country of hockey-obsessed fans, Canada is glued to the NBA finals between the Toronto Raptors and the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors. Record-breaking ratings continue to set on Canadian television outlets, all in support of their team’s quest for their first title in franchise history. The vibe in the country’s most diverse and populated city is impeccably amazing. People in […]
(Eagle News)–These pictures show a copy of the pages of the Land Transportation Office resolution that perpetually barred Luis Miguel Lopez, also known as Miko Lopez, from securing a driver’s license. Based on the copies, Lopez himself received on June 6 a copy of the LTO resolution that also revoked his current driver’s license, and slapped fines ranging from P1000 to P5000 against him. Lopez was seen in a viral video driving a car from […]
HONG KONG, China (AFP) – Chinese artist Badiucao, whose anonymous political satire infuriated Beijing and earned him comparisons to Banksy, on Thursday announced a protest campaign against Twitter over what he says is its pandering to China. This is the second time the social media giant has come under fire in the last week over its handling of China-related content after it apologized for mistakenly suspending accounts critical of Beijing — just days ahead of […]
BRUMUNDDAL, Norway (AFP) – Baby minks, their skin still smooth and furless, snuggle up against one another under a pile of hay, letting out the occasional squeal: this sight will soon be a thing of the past at Norway’s fur farms. The Norwegian parliament is due this month to adopt new legislation immediately banning any new fur farms and requiring existing ones to be dismantled by February 1, 2025. Hailed by animal rights’ activists, the […]
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AFP) – The United Arab Emirates, which has been a key supporter of Sudan’s ruling generals, called Thursday for resumed talks on its political future following a deadly crackdown on protesters. The military council, which ousted longtime president Omar al-Bashir on April 11, had offered on Wednesday to reopen negotiations. But the offer was rejected by protest leaders who demanded justice for the 108 people doctors say have been killed […]
SEOUL, South Korea (AFP) – The bodies of two more South Korean tourists have been found after a sightseeing vessel sunk in Budapest last week, bringing the death toll to 15, with 13 still missing, police said. The Mermaid with mainly South Koreans aboard overturned and sank May 29, seconds after colliding with a bigger cruise ship on a busy stretch of the Danube river in the heart of Budapest. Police said late Wednesday that […]
(Eagle News) — LRT-2 operations were temporarily suspended on Friday, June 7. The Light Rail Transit Authority said the suspension was due to a “technical problem.” The LRTA did not elaborate. According to the LRTA, “intervention is ongoing.” “We are sorry for the inconvenience,” the LRTA said.
