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(Eagle News)–A 4.2-magnitude struck off Davao de Oro early Sunday, Oct. 29. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 2:52 a.m. The epicenter was 21 kilometers southeast of Maragusan. The depth of focus was eight kilometers. The instrumental intensity was reported: Intensity I – Nabunturan, Davao de Oro No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Northern Luzon and the eastern section of Central Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, as a result, Ilocos Region, Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley and Aurora will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Metro Manila and the rest of the country, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms, this time due to the trough […]
TOKYO, Oct 28, 2023 (AFP) – The EU and Japan agreed a deal Saturday on cross-border data flows that will facilitate online trade among businesses and send a strong message against “digital protectionism”, the European Union said. Signed on the sidelines of the ongoing G7 trade ministers’ meeting in Osaka, the agreement is meant to make doing online business “easier, less costly and more efficient”, the European Commission said in a statement. Specifically, it will […]
By Adel Zaaanoun with David Stout in Ashkelon GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, Oct 28, 2023 (AFP) – Israel pounded the Hamas-run Gaza Strip with air and artillery strikes on Saturday after an intense night of attacks when it said 150 “underground targets” were hit. No official toll was immediately given, but a Gaza civil defence official told AFP a “large number” of dead was feared from one of the most intense nights of attacks in […]
YANGON, Oct 28, 2023 (AFP) – Myanmar police arrested 95 people during raids this week on an online scam operation in the commercial hub of Yangon, authorities said. The country has been in chaos since a military coup in February 2021, with criminal syndicates taking advantage of the lawlessness to run scam centres, particularly in border regions. Authorities arrested a total of 95 people at three addresses in Yangon on Thursday — most of […]
WASHINGTON, Oct 28, 2023 (AFP) – Derrick White put up 28 points as the Boston Celtics beat rivals Miami 119-111 on Friday while NBA Draft top pick Victor Wembanyama starred in his first win for the San Antonio Spurs. Jayson Tatum scored 22 points and Jaylen Brown contributed 27 in a strong all-around display from Boston, with all five starters in double figures as the Celtics won their home opener, a rematch of last year’s […]
By Mathilde BELLENGER, Anastasia CLARK KINGS LYNN, United Kingdom, Oct 27, 2023 (AFP) – In a workshop packed with historic memorabilia, from rusty petrol pumps to vintage enamel signs, Carl Burge skillfully applied the finishing touches to the red British telephone box he was restoring. “They’re iconic,” said Burge, 54, who has been working on revitalising the tired, ageing phone kiosks for over 20 years. Emblematic of the UK worldwide, these sturdy red pillars first […]
(Eagle News)–Toxic red tide beyond the regulatory limit has been detected in nine areas, the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said. According to BFAR, these areas were: Sapian Bay (Ivisan and Sapian in Capiz Mambuquiao and Camanci, Batan in Aklan) coastal waters of Pilar in Capiz coastal waters of President Roxas in Capiz coastal waters of Roxas City in Capiz coastal waters of Gigantes Islands, Carles in Iloilo coastal waters of Dauis and Tagbilaran […]
By Adel Zaanoun GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories, Oct 28, 2023 (AFP) – Battles were raging in Gaza early on Saturday, as Israel expanded its ground operations and cut communications to the Palestinian territory, three weeks after the deadliest attack in the country’s history. The United Nations warned of a looming “unprecedented avalanche of human suffering” inside the Gaza Strip, following weeks of relentless bombing by Israel, while the General Assembly pushed for an “immediate humanitarian […]
By Inès BEL AIBA LEWISTON, United States, Oct 28, 2023 (AFP) – The suspect in a mass shooting in the US state of Maine has been found dead after a two-day manhunt that mobilized hundreds of law enforcement agents to find the culprit in the deadliest mass shooting in the United States this year. Robert Card, a 40-year-old Army reservist, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and his body was found at 7:45 pm (2345 […]
(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has urged the Armed Forces of the Philippines to be prepared to adapt and respond to emerging national security and defense realities in the country and within the region. The President made the call during the oath-taking of newly-promoted generals and flag officers in Camp Aguinaldo on Friday, Oct. 27. According to the President, while it was “noteworthy” that there were “positive and encouraging developments in terms of our internal security […]
(Eagle News)–The northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said, as a result, Quezon and Bicol Region will have cloudy skies with rains. Flashfloods or landslides due to light to moderate and at times heavy rains are possible. Visayas and Mindanao, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. According to PAGASA, Northern Luzon will have moderate winds and coastal waters. The rest […]
