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BEIJING, China (AFP) — China called Friday for Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks as soon as possible, while insisting that nuclear weapons must not be used in their conflict. Beijing’s foreign ministry made the comments in a 12-point paper on the “political settlement” of the crisis, timed to coincide with the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The paper follows accusations from the West that China is considering arming Russia — a […]
(Eagle News) — The northeast monsoon is affecting Luzon. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said Cagayan Valley, Apayao, Kalinga, Mountain Province, and Ifugao will have cloudy skies with rains. Flash floods or landslides due to moderate with at times heavy rains are possible. Palawan, Visayas, and Mindanao, meanwhile, will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. Metro Manila and the rest of Luzon will have partly cloudy […]
(Eagle News) — A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Friday, Feb. 24. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said the quake hit at 4:02 a.m. The epicenter was 377 kilometers southeast of Sarangani Island. The depth of focus was 114 kilometers. The following intensities and instrumental intensities were reported: Instrumental Intensities: Intensity II -Glan, Kiamba, Sarangani; Tupi, South Cotabato Intensity I – Don Marcelino, Davao Occidental; Maitum, Malapatan, Sarangani; Koronadal City, General […]
ANTANANARIVO, Madagascar (AFP) — The death toll from Cyclone Freddy in Madagascar climbed to seven on Thursday as the winds that have battered the Indian Ocean for days started to ease before hitting Mozambique. Madagascar’s government revised the death toll for the island from five to seven on Thursday and said average wind speeds were now reaching 65 kilometers (40 miles) per hour, with gusts of up to 90 kph. Among the victims were four […]
by Adel Zaanoun with Imad Saada in Nablus Agence France-Presse GAZA CITY, Palestinian Territories (AFP) — Israel launched air strikes on Gaza targets in return for rocket fire from the Palestinian enclave Thursday, a day after the deadliest Israeli army raid in the occupied West Bank in nearly 20 years. Eleven Palestinians, including a 16-year-old, were killed and more than 80 wounded in a gun battle on Wednesday after Israeli troops raided the city of […]
KYIV, Ukraine (AFP) — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday expressed confidence in his country’s victory over invading Russian forces as fears mounted of strikes on the war’s first anniversary. The war has seen Western leaders step up their support for Kyiv, and on Thursday, the eve of the anniversary, G7 ministers discussed new sanctions on Russia as the UN General Assembly prepared to vote on a motion calling for “lasting” peace. The United States […]
LAGOS, Nigeria (AFP) — US, European and other governments on Thursday urged Nigeria to ensure a peaceful presidential election this weekend as skirmishes broke out in a key city on the last day of campaigning. More than 93 million Nigerians are registered to vote on Saturday in what has developed into a tense, competitive race among three presidential frontrunners for the first time since military rule ended in 1999. After two terms under President Muhammadu […]
by Jules BONNARD Agence France-Presse PARIS, France (AFP) — TikTok’s breakneck rise from niche video-sharing app to global social media behemoth has brought plenty of scrutiny, particularly over its links to China. The European Commission is the latest organization to ban the app from its equipment, following similar moves in the United States. So is TikTok a spying tool for Beijing, a fun app, or both? – Under pressure – Global action against TikTok, owned […]
Beijing, China (AFP) — The death toll from a collapse at a coal mine in northern China rose to four on Thursday, state media reported, as the search for dozens still missing resumed after a massive landslide hindered progress overnight. More than 50 people were trapped when a 180-metre-high slope gave way at the open-pit mine in the Inner Mongolia region’s Alxa Left Banner area at around 1:00 pm (0500 GMT) on Wednesday, according to […]
by Sahar Al Attar Agence France Presse Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AFP) — With rents soaring and properties selling fast, the expatriate hub of Dubai is in the throes of a housing boom bolstered by rich emigres that has buoyed investors and burdened tenants. Dubai, renowned for its towering skyscrapers and ultra-luxury villas, saw record real estate transactions in 2022, largely due to the influx of wealthy investors — especially from Russia. That helped to […]
(Eagle News) — The bodies of the four people on board a Cessna plane that crashed near Mayon have been found, a local official said. In a dzbb interview, Mayor Carlos Baldo of Camalig, Albay said the four fatalities–the pilot, mechanic, and two foreigners—were found near the plane wreckage. On Sunday, the plane’s debris was found some 350 meters from Mayon’s summit. “Wala na pong buhay,” he said, noting that authorities had now shifted to […]
FISCO, United States (AFP) — Japan snapped a four-match losing streak with a 3-0 victory over Olympic champions Canada in their closing match of the SheBelieves Cup on Wednesday. The Japanese, who had failed to score in defeats to the United States and Brazil in their first two matches of the women’s international football tournament, broke out in a big way with goals from Kiko Seike, Yui Hasegawa and Jun Endo. The top-ranked United States, […]
