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BEIJING, China (AFP) — President Xi Jinping said China and the United States must “find ways to get along” to safeguard world peace and development, state media reported Thursday, as he embarks on his precedent-breaking third term in power. China and the United States have butted heads in recent years on issues ranging from Beijing’s aggression towards self-governing Taiwan to its crackdown in Hong Kong and alleged rights abuses in Xinjiang. Washington has also accused […]
(Eagle News) — Signal No. 1 has been raised over parts of Visayas as “Paeng” slightly intensified on Thursday, Oct. 27. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the following areas are under the tropical cyclone wind signal: northern portion of Eastern Samar (San Julian, Sulat, Taft, Can-Avid, Dolores, Maslog, Oras, San Policarpo, Arteche, Jipapad, City of Borongan) the eastern portion of Northern Samar (Lapinig, Gamay, Mapanas, Palapag, Laoang, Pambujan, Catubig, Las […]
(Eagle News) — “Paeng” has maintained its strength over the Philippine Sea. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the center of Tropical Depression “Paeng” was estimated at 725 km east of Borongan City, Eastern Samar. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 55 km/h. It is moving west southwestward at 15 km/h. From Friday until Saturday morning, moderate to heavy with […]
(Eagle News)–The son of former Transportation Secretary Art Tugade has been named as acting general manager of the Manila International Airport Authority. Office of the Press Secretary Officer-in-Charge Cheloy Garafil confirmed on Wednesday, October 26, that Jose Arturo Maddela Tugade would be replacing outgoing MIAA general manager Cesar Chiong. The younger Tugade was also appointed CEO and member of the board of MIAA. The elder Tugade served under then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration.
Beijing, China | AFP | Wednesday Millions of people in China were under tight Covid restrictions on Wednesday as sporadic outbreaks across the country prompted business closures and disruption at the world’s largest iPhone factory. China is the last major economy welded to a zero-Covid strategy, persisting with snap lockdowns, mass testing and lengthy quarantines in a bid to keep infections to a minimum. But fast-spreading virus variants have challenged that approach in recent […]
(Eagle News)–The Department of Health logged 1121 additional COVID-19 cases on Wednesday, October 26. According to Department of Health data, the additional cases pushed the COVID-19 tally to 3997941. Of these, 21325 were active. Of the regions, Metro Manila logged the highest number of new COVID-19 cases in the last 14 days, with 6751. It was followed by Calabarzon with 3798, Central Luzon with 2234, Western Visayas with 1638, and Davao Region with 1344. Of […]
Moscow, Russia | AFP | Russia’s Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu on Wednesday reiterated claims that Ukraine is preparing a provocation using a “dirty bomb” in a video call with his Chinese counterpart Wei Fenghe, according to Moscow’s defence ministry. “The situation in Ukraine was discussed. Army General Sergei Shoigu conveyed to his Chinese counterpart concerns about possible provocations by Ukraine with the use of a ‘dirty bomb’,” the ministry said in a statement. In […]
by Helene COLLIOPOULOU Agence France-Presse GLYFADA, Greece (AFP) — Residents of the Athens suburb of Glyfada who are struggling to heat their homes as energy prices soar now have an option — free firewood from the local council. “We need it… especially in this difficult year,” says Yiannis Dimitrakopoulos, a 75-year-old pensioner queuing for logs. Dozens of people wait patiently in their cars for their turn. “We try to get as much wood as we can. […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — The United States, Japan and South Korea warned Wednesday that a North Korean nuclear test would warrant an “unprecedentedly strong response”, vowing unity after a blitz of missile launches from the hermit state. Following talks in Tokyo, the three nations’ deputy foreign ministers said they would ramp up their deterrence in the region. “We agreed to further strengthen cooperation … so that North Korea can immediately stop its illegal activities and […]
TD “Paeng” moving west-northwestward slowly (Eagle News) — The low pressure area east of Eastern Visayas has developed into a tropical depression. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, the center of Tropical Depression “Paeng” is so far 965 km east of Eastern Visayas. It is packing maximum sustained winds of 45 km/h near the center and a gustiness of up to 55 km/h. “Paeng” is so far moving west northwestward slowly. […]
by Rob Woollard Agence France-Presse LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) — Devin Booker scored 34 points as the Phoenix Suns overpowered Golden State 134-105 in a hard-fought clash that saw Warriors star Klay Thompson ejected for the first time in his career. Booker produced another 30-point scoring exhibition for the third straight game as the Suns laid down an early marker against the defending NBA champions. The 25-year-old Phoenix talisman was also at the center […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Aftershocks rocked the northern Philippines early Wednesday, hours after a strong earthquake injured at least six people and caused substantial damage to a hospital and several old churches, authorities said. The 6.4-magnitude quake struck the mountain town of Dolores in Abra province late Tuesday, followed by numerous aftershocks over the rest of the night, the state seismology office said. “We hid under a table and my family only went out of […]
