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“Goring” intensifies into a severe tropical storm

(Eagle News)–“Goring” has intensified into a severe tropical storm. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following areas remain under a tropical cyclone wind signal no. 1: Batanes the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Islands, Camiguin Islands) the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Camalaniugan, Aparri) the eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, and Palanan, Dinapigue, San Mariano, San Pablo, Cabagan, Tumauini, […]

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‘Animals are thirsty’: Dust and bones on Turkey’s shrinking lake

By Fulya OZERKAN Shepherd Ibrahim Koc recalls his youth with fondness as he grazes cattle on a barren field that was once lush with vegetation on the edge of Turkey’s largest lake. An occasional shrub marks the spots from where Lake Van has retreated over years of global heating and drought. “The animals are thirsty,” the 65-year-old lamented. “There is no water,” Koc said, echoing sentiments expressed by a growing number of Turks who have […]

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Philippine, Australian troops hold South China Sea drills

By Pamela CASTRO Australian and Filipino troops held exercises on Friday near flashpoint South China Sea waters claimed by China, with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos hailing them as an “extremely important” example of close cooperation. China deploys hundreds of coast guard, navy and other vessels to patrol and militarise reefs in the South China Sea, which it claims almost entirely despite an international ruling that its position has no legal basis. Friday’s joint drills took […]

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NASA and SpaceX postpone launch of ISS crew rotation mission

By Greg Newton NASA and SpaceX said Thursday they have postponed the launch of a crew of four to the International Space Station. NASA said the mission was “standing down” from a scheduled Friday launch time, but did not provide a reason for the move. “Launch now is targeted at 3:27 am (local time; 07:27 GMT) Saturday, Aug. 26, for SpaceX’s seventh crew rotation mission to the microgravity laboratory for NASA,” the US space agency […]

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Several areas still under Signal No. 1 as “Goring” continues to intensify

(Eagle News) — Several areas remain under Signal No. 1 as “Goring” continues to intensify while moving south southwestward. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said the following are still under the tropical cyclone wind signal: Batanes the eastern portion of Babuyan Islands (Babuyan Island, Camiguin Island) the eastern portion of mainland Cagayan (Santa Ana, Gonzaga, Lal-Lo, Gattaran, Baggao, Peñablanca, Santa Teresita, Buguey, Camalaniugan, Aparri) the eastern portion of Isabela (Maconacon, Divilacan, Palanan, […]

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China’s Huawei renews patent licensing deal with Ericsson

Chinese telecoms giant Huawei said Friday it had renewed a licensing agreement with Ericsson to use each other’s technologies, in a rebuff to US warnings about the risk of espionage by Beijing. Huawei has been at the centre of an intense technological rivalry between China and the United States, which suspects the company of spying for Beijing — accusations Huawei denies. US sanctions on Huawei since 2019 have cut off the firm from global supply […]

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Caloy Loyzaga inducted into FIBA Hall of Fame

Philippine basketball legend Caloy Loyzaga was posthumously inducted into the FIBA Hall of Fame on Wednesday night. The ceremony took place at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila in Pasay City, Philippines. Loyzaga was joined by a group of 12 other legendary players and coaches, including former NBA star Yao Ming. Loyzaga’s children, Chito and Joey Loyzaga, and his sisters, actress Bing Loyzaga, Teresa Loyzaga, and Carmen Loyzaga accepted the award on his behalf.  Their mother […]

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Russia thwarts Ukrainian attack on Crimea involving 42 drones: defence ministry

MOSCOW, Aug 25, 2023 (AFP) – Moscow said on Friday its forces had thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to attack Russia-annexed Crimea with 42 drones overnight. “Nine UAVs (unmanned aerial vehicles) were destroyed… over the territory of the Republic of Crimea. 33 UAVs were suppressed by electronic warfare and crashed without reaching the target,” Russia’s defence ministry wrote on Telegram. The ministry did not say whether there had been any damage or casualties. Crimea, annexed by […]

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Trump posts on the former Twitter, now X, for the first time since 2021

https://t.co/MlIKklPSJT pic.twitter.com/Mcbf2xozsY — Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) August 25, 2023 WASHINGTON, Aug 25, 2023 (AFP) – Former president Donald Trump posted his police mugshot on X, the former Twitter, on Thursday after his arrest in Georgia, his first post on the platform since January 2021. The message signals the return of Trump to what had been his favorite bullhorn. It was his first post since several days after the insurrection at the US Capitol that […]

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President Bongbong Marcos supports recommendation to streamline visa processing for foreign students

(Eagle News)–President Bongbong Marcos has expressed support for the streamlining of visa processing for foreign students. According to the Presidential Communications Office, this was the recommendation of the Private Sector Advisory Council, which met with the President in Malacañang on Thursday. Among the other recommendations of the PSAC were the standardization of application procedures and information on student visa requirements, and the accreditation of clinics for medical clearance and certificate requirements. The PSAC also recommended […]

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Myanmar extradites seven suspects to China over online scams

YANGON, Aug 24, 2023 (AFP) – Myanmar authorities have handed over seven people suspected of involvement in online scams targeting Chinese citizens to Beijing authorities, state media reported Thursday. Criminal syndicates are accused of kidnapping or luring citizens of China and other countries to lawless enclaves along Myanmar’s northern and eastern borders and forcing them to work as online scammers. The scammers typically target their compatriots and groom them for weeks before cajoling them into […]

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Meta’s Twitter rival Threads launches web version

Threads, Meta’s challenger to depose Twitter as the go-to platform for celebrities, companies and governments, is now available on the web as it seeks to revive its underwhelming launch. A web version of Threads is seen as key to attracting professionals and media types who are the most active users of social media and post mainly from their computers during working hours. “Threads.net is now live for everyone. Let us know what you think,” posted […]

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