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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 15
COLOMBO -- Sri Lanka's Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva on Thursday announced the signing of a direct air service agreement between Israel and Sri Lanka. Speaking at a press briefing at the President's Media Center, the minister said the agreement marks the beginning of direct flights between Israel and Sri Lanka, which would enhance passenger convenience. (Sri Lanka-Israel-Aviation).....»»
ADB approves USD 100 mln loan to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Sri Lanka
Manila [Philippines], March 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka's economy, contributing 52 per cent to the country's gross domestic product and employ 45 per c.....»»
Man from Barili nabbed for ‘raping’ 5-year-old stepdaughter
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 31-year-old man from Barili town in southwestern Cebu has admitted to raping his 5 year-old stepdaughter on Monday after he reportedly heard someone whisper in his ears, telling him to sexually abuse the girl. The suspect told Barili police that he was sorry for what he did. Police Staff Sergeant.....»»
Manila LGU walang balak humingi ng kapalit ni Mali sa Sri Lanka
NILINAW ni Manila City Mayor Honey Lacuna nitong Martes, January 9, na hindi humihingi ang lungsod ng Maynila ng bagong elepante sa Sri Lankan government kapalit ni Mali. Matatandaang noong November 2023 nang pumanaw ang nag-iisang elepante ng Pilipinas na mahigit apat na dekada ring naging parte ng kabataan ng bawat Pilipino lalo na ng.....»»
India s neighbors adopt its digital payment system
New Delhi has launched its Unified Payment Interface in Sri Lanka and Mauritius, bolstering its influence in the region The leaders of India, Mauritius, and Sri Lanka have virtually launched New Delhi's Unified Payment Interface (UPI) system. The move allows Indian tourists to pay with the app while visiting t.....»»
Sri Lanka signs free trade pack with Thailand
Sri Lanka signs free trade pack with Thailand.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 20
COLOMBO -- The population of mosquitoes in Sri Lanka that transmit the dengue virus has increased by 29.5 percent, state media reported on Saturday, quoting the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU said the increase occurred in the second week of January compared to the first week, as 2,951 dengue cases were reported from Jan. 8 to 14. (Sri Lanka-Dengue-Increase) - - - - MANILA -- Rescuers.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 20
COLOMBO -- The population of mosquitoes in Sri Lanka that transmit the dengue virus has increased by 29.5 percent, state media reported on Saturday, quoting the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU). The NDCU said the increase occurred in the second week of January compared to the first week, as 2,951 dengue cases were reported from Jan. 8 to 14. (Sri Lanka-Dengue-Increase) - - - - MANILA -- Rescuers.....»»
Man nabbed for ‘raping’ stepdaughter in Barili town
Man nabbed for ‘raping’ stepdaughter in Barili town.....»»
79-year-old man arrested for sexually attacking granddaughter
79-year-old man arrested for sexually attacking granddaughter.....»»
Soldier probed for abusing helper
A member of the Armed Forces of the Philippines is under investigation for allegedly physically abusing her house helper......»»
China accuses US of abusing international law
China accuses US of abusing international law.....»»
14-year-old girl claims she was sexually assaulted at SRP
CEBU CITY, Philippines – A 14-year-old girl claimed that she was sexually assaulted by a man she met somewhere beneath the South Road Properties (SRP) viaduct. She reported the incident to the Carbon Police Station on Thursday, March 14, 2024, around 7 p.m. The victim claimed that the man offered her a soft drink. After.....»»
Tell it to SunStar: Mother’s request for live interview with sexually abused 4-year-old child was no valid excuse
Tell it to SunStar: Mother’s request for live interview with sexually abused 4-year-old child was no valid excuse.....»»
Lapu-Lapu attack: Man, who punched, molested boy, nabbed
LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu — A 25-year-old man was arrested after he allegedly mauled and sexually molested a 7-year-old child and student in a barangay in Lapu-Lapu City on Monday afternoon, February 12, 2024. The man claimed to have a learning disability and a person with a disability (PWD). Lapu-Lapu police arrested the suspect after the.....»»
Alcoy accident: Motorcycle crashes into barrier; retired seafarer dead, wife hurt
CEBU CITY, Philippines — A retired seafarer lost his life while his wife got injured when their motorcycle bumped into a concrete road barrier in Barangay Guiwang, Alcoy, Cebu at around 5:43 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024. The victims were identified as Tertuliano Bergantin, 66, a former seafarer, and his wife Nimfa Bergantin, 60,.....»»
Man shots dead his wife and then himself in Batangas
LUCENA CITY – A man gunned down his wife, then killed himself on Saturday, April 6, in Cuenca town in Batangas. The Region 4A police said in a report Sunday, April 7, that at around 7 a.m., one alias “Candido” and his wife, Elsa Mendaña, alighted from their owner-type jeep in Barangay Balagbag. READ: Husband.....»»
Italy court clears man who tried to strangle sleeping wife
ROME—A court in Italy has acquitted a man who tried to strangle his wife while asleep, ruling that he was suffering from a sleep disorder, media reported on Thursday. His wife had to bite him to wake him and stop the attack, which happened in January 2021, the court in Brescia, in Italy’s northern Lombardy.....»»
Asian Age Group C ship: Iran Beats Singapore
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team defeated Singapore 19-8 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship on Thursday. - Sports news - Iran had previously defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan in Group B.Iran will meet the winner of Uzbekistan and China in the semifinal on Friday.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships include four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water.....»»
Iran Youth Water Polo 2nd at Asian Age Group C ship
TEHRAN (Tasnim) - Iran's youth water polo team lost to Japan 17-13 at the 11th Asian Age Group Championship final on Saturday. - Sports news - Kazakhstan won the bronze medal, beating China 7-4.Iran defeated Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Kazakhstan and China in the competition.The 11th Asian Age Group Championships included four aquatic disciplines, namely swimming, diving, water polo, and a.....»»