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HONG KONG, China (AFP)- As the world awaits the historic summit between Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un, one man who has risen to prominence for his impressions of the North Korean leader is preparing for his own appearance in Singapore. The Hong Kong-based Kim impersonator, who goes by the name Howard X, will take part in an alternative summit on the sidelines of the meeting between the US president and Kim, scheduled for Tuesday. In […]
(AFP)- Afghanistan’s President Ashraf Ghani announced Thursday a temporary ceasefire for Eid al-Fitr, a holiday celebrated by Muslims worldwide that marks the end of their Ramadan or the month of fasting, though it was not immediately clear if the Taliban had agreed. The president tweeted from an official account that the ceasefire will last from Monday next week, June 11 until Friday, June 15. mam-st/ds/gle © Agence France-Presse
by Thomas URBAIN NEW YORK, U.S (AFP)- They’re eight women, poised to take over from the men for an “Ocean’s” reboot full of glitz and glamor — a particularly #MeToo affair that does away with the saga’s traditional masculinity. “Ocean’s 8” is to be released Friday, more than 10 years after “Ocean’s 13,” the third volume following the escapades of Danny Ocean (George Clooney) and his casino-robbing gang. But to freshen up the latest installment, […]
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP)- Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull would “love” Facebook boss Mark Zuckerberg to be grilled by Australian lawmakers, he said Thursday, in the wake of revelations the tech giant allowed Chinese smartphone makers access to user data. The social media behemoth has drawn renewed criticism after confirming it shared data with Chinese electronics firms, including Huawei which has been banned by the US military over cyber espionage concerns. Canberra has recently moved to strengthen its […]
By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service The Philippine National Police on Thursday, June 7, announced the arrest of eight Israeli nationals who were allegedly behind the operation of a multi-million dollar online investment scam that victimized mostly Australians. PNP Chief Oscar Albayalde said also arrested by the Anti-Cybercrime Group on Tuesday, June 6, were the Israelis’ over 400 employees who worked at what appeared to be a “call center” crucial to their operations in Freeport […]
SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — A flying car project backed by Google co-founder Larry Page was closer to take-off on Wednesday, with a model for test flights by aspiring buyers. Kitty Hawk, funded by Page, unveiled a “Flyer” model it described as “an exciting first step to sharing the freedom of flight.” The company was created last year in Google’s home town of Mountain View, California, and has been testing a prototype in New […]
NEW YORK, United States (AFP) — The story of Bob Marley, the Jamaican superstar who in his short life brought reggae into the global mainstream, is set to become a Hollywood biopic. A representative for Paramount Pictures confirmed Wednesday that the studio was developing a film on the life on Marley, who died in 1981 at age 36. The studio did not offer further details but news site Deadline Hollywood said that the reggae legend’s […]
by Jerome Cartillier © Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) — With less than a week to go before meeting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, US President Donald Trump plays host Thursday to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who wants his voice heard ahead of the unprecedented talks. Trump and Abe will hold a joint press conference at the White House in the early afternoon, before heading to Canada for what promises to be […]
By Earlo Bringas Eagle News Service Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde on Wednesday, June 6, vowed to “dig deeper” into the killing of an assistant special prosecutor in Quezon City on Monday, June 4. Albayalde made the statement even after the police ruled the motive for the killing of Madonna Joy Tanyag was robbery. The suspect, Angelito Avenido Jr., has been arrested. “Sa atin naman, we assure them na we will dig deeper kung […]
by Peter HUTCHISON (AFP)- Mumbai’s slums are getting a colorful makeover thanks to an organization that aims to change how people perceive deprived areas in India’s financial capital. Volunteers have transformed some 12,000 homes across four different areas in the city of 20 million people into a bright visual spectacle. Artists have also created several elaborate murals as part of the initiative by non-profit group Chal Rang De, which means “Let’s Go Paint”. “We wanted […]
(AFP)- China has offered to buy $70 billion worth of US goods if Washington drops plans to impose tariffs in return, an official in President Donald Trump’s administration told AFP on Wednesday, confirming an earlier report. Top Chinese economic advisor Liu He made the offer during weekend trade talks in Beijing with a US delegation led by Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. The new purchases would include soybeans, natural gas, crude […]
(Eagle News) — The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) on Thursday, June 6, warned of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country as “‘Domeng” continues to move. In an advisory issued before lunch, PAGASA said the heavy rains with lightning and strong winds over Zambales, Bulacan, Pampanga, and Cavite within the next one to two hours are due to thunderstorms. So far, these conditions are being experienced in Metro Manila, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal (Taytay, Cainta) and Quezon (Tiaong,Candelaria), […]
