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TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — Inflation in Japan hit 2.8 percent in August, the highest level since 2014, government data showed Tuesday, as soaring energy prices bite. The last time such figures were seen, prices had been artificially bolstered by an increase in VAT. Excluding years when tax hikes impacted the rate, August’s inflation was the fastest pace in nearly 31 years. Data from the internal affairs ministry showed electricity, gas and petrol were among […]
(Eagle News) — A 4.0-magnitude earthquake struck off Eastern Samar early Tuesday, Sept. 20. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the quake hit at 5:22 a.m. The epicenter was 58 kilometers northeast of San Policarpo. The depth of focus was 24 kilometers. No damage to property nor aftershocks were reported.
Cites favorable laws for foreign direct investments such as law allowing “full foreign ownership” in telco, transpo services (Eagle News) – Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos Jr., encouraged US investors to try doing business in the Philippines citing the very favorable conditions and conducing environment for foreign investments. Speaking before the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE), the 65-year old Philippine leader cited various advantages of investing in the country, including legislation that allows full […]
NUKU’ALOFA, Tonga (AFP) — A volcano north of Tonga’s main island has erupted eight times in the past 48 hours, according to the Pacific nation’s geological service, which has warned mariners to keep their distance Tuesday. The Home Reef volcano has been erupting for the past 10 days, oozing molten lava and shooting steam and ash at least three kilometers (almost two miles) into the air. Home Reef’s eruption currently poses a low risk to […]
by Erika Santelices Agence France-Presse NAGUA, Dominican Republic (AFP) — Hurricane Fiona dumped torrential rain on the Dominican Republic and left one person there dead on Monday after triggering major flooding in Puerto Rico and widespread power blackouts across both Caribbean islands. The storm strengthened to a Category Two hurricane late Monday, said the US National Hurricane Center (NHC), which forecast continuing rains and possible new catastrophic floods during the night in both Puerto Rico […]
SAGAING, Myanmar (AFP) — Anti-coup fighters in Myanmar patrol the smoldering ruins of a burned village after what they say was a reprisal attack by junta troops struggling to crush resistance to last year’s military coup. Corrugated roofs, support beams and cooking utensils are all that remain amid the ash in the village in northwestern Sagaing — an area which has seen some of the fiercest fighting against the military’s power grab. Rare footage obtained […]
WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) – On Sutton Page’s ravaged cotton fields, there is almost nothing left to pick. The Texas farmer managed to salvage maybe a fifth of his crop, but the rest was lost to the severe drought that has taken a steep toll across the region. This year, his harvest is “not well,” he says, but in reality, the drought in northern Texas has proven to be a disaster, with most of Page’s […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) – American lawyer Thomas Jones still remembers the scars of Philippine torture victims he interviewed for Amnesty International inside the country’s detention centers in 1975 during the rule of late president Ferdinand Marcos. But Marcos, who presided over widespread abuses and corruption during his 20 years in power, denied the lawyer’s visit to the Philippines ever happened. Decades later the dictator’s claim — debunked by AFP and others — has resurfaced on […]
(Eagle News) — Classes on Tuesday, Sept. 20, were suspended due to the heavy rains brought about by the southwest monsoon. Caloocan City — all levels, public and private schools Las Piñas — all levels, public and private schools Malabon City — all levels, public and private schools (afternoon classes) Marikina City — all levels, public and private schools (afternoon classes) Navotas City — all levels, public and private schools (afternoon classes) Parañaque City — […]
(Eagle News) — Seventeen volcanic earthquakes were detected in Kanlaon volcano in the last 24 hours. According to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, the earthquake included one volcanic tremor lasting two minutes long and a weak background tremor. Also monitored were 5915 tons/day of sulfur dioxide flux as of September 19. A strong steam measuring 1500 meters high was also detected. PHIVOLCS reminded the public about the ban on the entry into the […]
Mexico City, Mexico (AFP) by Sofia Miselem and Daniel Rook A powerful earthquake struck western Mexico on Monday, leaving at least one person dead and sparking panic hundreds of kilometers away in Mexico City on the anniversary of two devastating tremors. The quake — magnitude 7.7 according to the national seismological agency — shook buildings and sent people rushing out into the streets of the capital. “I thought I would have a heart attack!” […]
Mexico City, Mexico (AFP) Mexican seismologists revise quake magnitude to 7.4, USGS to 7.6 The earthquake struck western Mexico on Monday, shaking buildings in Mexico City on the anniversary of two major tremors in 1985 and 2017, seismologists said. The earthquake, which struck at 1:05 p.m. local time, was centered about 46 kilometers southeast of La Placita de Morelos in the state of Michoacán. It struck at a depth of 10 kilometers, which is very […]
