Japan is preparing for the arrival of super typhoon Neoguri, with various activities being conducted to prepare for the onslaught of the super typhoon.
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Filipinos in Japan warned about super typhoon
The Philippine embassy in Japan reminded Filipinos in the said country to prepare for the coming of super typhoon “Florita” which will be the strongest typhoon to hit Japan in 15 years.
Israeli air strike kills 9 Gaza militants
A series of fresh Israeli air strikes in Gaza Strip resulted in the deaths of nine Palestinian militants.
More than ten people die in a helicopter crash near Hanoi
In Vietnam, more than 10 people were killed when a military helicopter crashed on a residential area in Hanoi.
GPH – MILF peace panels to meet in KL
The peace panel of the government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front will meet again this week in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to resolve pending issues in the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law.
Super typhoon takes aim at Japan
A super typhoon described as a “once-in-decades storm” headed for Japan on Monday (July 7), set to rake the southern Okinawa island chain with heavy rain and powerful winds before making landfall on Kyushu, Japan’s westernmost main island. Typhoon Neoguri was already gusting at more than 250 km an hour (150 mph) and may pick up still more power as it moves north, growing into an “extremely intense” storm by Tuesday (June 8), the Japan […]
MAN SETS HIMSELF ON FIRE IN JAPAN IN DEFENCE PROTEST
A Japanese man set himself a fire near a bustling rail station in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo to protest a proposal reinterpreting the Japanese Constitution to allow for a more active military. Dennis Lu reports.
Voice of Salvation held in Singapore
As part of the countdown to the Iglesia ni Cristo centennial activities, Singapore recently held the Voice of Salvation concert. Katrina Dado reports from Singapore.
Beijing and Seoul opposed to nuclear tests in Korean Peninsula
China and South Korea declared their firm opposition to nuclear weapons on the Korean peninsula.
PHL and Vietnamese foreign ministers discuss need to peacefully resolve rising South China Sea tensions
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs announced Thursday (July 3) the successful and fruitful visit of Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario to Hanoi, Vietnam on July 2 where he and his Vietnamese counterpart discussed the urgent need to address peacefully the escalating challenges and tension in the South China Sea. Del Rosario expressed his appreciation to the Government of Vietnam for its warm hospitality. In his meetings with Deputy Prime Minister […]
Thai military government looks to neighbours for support
(Reuters) – Thailand’s military government is shoring up diplomatic ties with Asian neighbours to provide a counterweight to criticism from the West about its seizure of power in May and its reluctance to set an early date for a return to civilian rule. In the latest move, acting Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow reassured Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen on Tuesday that Cambodian workers who had fled home after the coup, fearing a crackdown on immigrants, […]
Beijing accuses Tokyo of undermining China’s Sovereignty
China said that Japan should stop undermining its sovereignty and security interests as well as regional peace and stability.
