UK PM Sunak calls general election for July 4
LONDON, May 22, 2024 (AFP) - UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set a general election date for July…
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China holds military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’
By James EDGAR BEIJING, May 23, 2024 (AFP) - China on Thursday launched two days of military drills to surround…
8 months ago
PHL still affected by easterlies: PAGASA
(Eagle News)--The easterlies are affecting the Philippines. The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said as a result, Metro…
8 months ago
4.4-magnitude earthquake strikes off Davao Occidental early Thursday, May 23
(Eagle News)--A 4.4-magnitude earthquake struck off Davao Occidental early Thursday, May 23. The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said…
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DOH ‘monitoring’ amid slight increase of COVID-19 cases in PHL, reported new wave in Singapore
(Eagle News)--Health Secretary Teodoro Herbosa on Wednesday, May 22, urged the public to continue observing minimum health precautions including cough…
8 months ago
PBBM approves move to revert to old school calendar
(Eagle News)--President Bongbong Marcos has approved the move to start reverting to the old school calendar. The Presidential Communications Office…
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Deforestation exacerbated deadly Brazil floods: experts
By Anna PELEGRI PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil, May 22, 2024 (AFP) - The floods devastating southern Brazil have been exacerbated by…
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US says Israel took into account its concerns over Rafah
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2024 (AFP) - Israel has taken US concerns into account as it wages military operations in the…
8 months ago
Sick of tourists, Japan town blocks view of Mt Fuji
By Caroline GARDIN FUJIKAWAGUCHIKO, Japan (AFP) - A Japanese town mounted a large mesh barrier at a popular viewing spot…
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Singapore boosts security after Malaysia police station attack
SINGAPORE, May 22, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore has tightened security after an attack on a police station in neighbouring…
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