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Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, March 8
BEIRUT -- Three Hezbollah fighters were killed and three civilians were injured on Friday in Israeli airstrikes targeting towns and villages in southern Lebanon, Lebanese military sources told Xinhua. The sources, who spoke anonymously, said that one of the Israeli raids targeted a house in the village of Blida, killing three Hezbollah members, while another raid targeted the town of Baraachit, wounding three ci.....»»
US Launches Follow-Up Strike on Houthi Radar Site
WASHINGTON - The United States launched a follow-up strike against a Houthi target in Yemen early Saturday, after officials said they were not satisfied with the damage inflicted during the initial round of airstrikes late Thursday.U.S. Central Command said it launched the additional strike from the USS Carney, a guided missile destroyer, firing multiple Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to take out a radar site tha.....»»
US Launches Follow-Up Strike on Houthi Radar Site
WASHINGTON - The United States launched a follow-up strike against a Houthi target in Yemen early Saturday, after officials said they were not satisfied with the damage inflicted during the initial round of airstrikes late Thursday.U.S. Central Command said it launched the additional strike from the USS Carney, a guided missile destroyer, firing multiple Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to take out a radar site tha.....»»
Sudan Conflict Fuels World s Largest Internal Displacement
Last week, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that 10.7 million people have been uprooted from their homes in Sudan, including 9 million displaced internally-two-thirds since the conflict broke out in April 2023. Sudan now has the highest rate of internal displacement in the world, even surpassing Syria's 7.2.....»»
Local aces lead Strong Group to 2nd straight win
Strong Group Athletics walloped Syria’s Al Wahda, 89-67, for its second straight win in the 33rd Dubai International Basketball Championship over the weekend at the Al Nasr Club......»»
Israeli strike on Damascus kills 4 Iranian Revolutionary Guards
There is no immediate comment from Israel, which has long pursued a bombing campaign against Iran's military and security presence in Syria.....»»
More than a Dwight Howard team: Strong Group locals torch Al Wahda for 2nd Dubai win
La Salle teammates Kevin Quiambao and Francis Escandor wax hot from downtown in Dubai, dropping 11 of Strong Group's 17 treys in a 22-point blowout of Al Wahda-Syria for win No. 2.....»»
LTO chief inspects 2 groups’ PUVs for roadworthiness
Land Transportation Office chief Vigor Mendoza II yesterday led a roadworthiness inspection of vehicles of two transport groups operating in Metro Manila......»»
Ayala Land triumphs at Asian Excellence Awards
Ayala Land Inc. president and chief executive officer Anna Ma. Margarita Dy was recognized as Asia’s Best CEO by the Corporate Governance Asia, while the property giant’s chief finance officer and chief compliance officer Augusto Bengzon was hailed as Asia’s Best CFO......»»
Ex-Wescom chief: Walang bagong deal sa China
Itinanggi ni dating Wescom chief Vice Admiral Alberto Carlos na may nabuong kasunduan noong makipag-usap siya sa isang military attaché ng Chinese Embassy sa Manila noong Enero. The post Ex-Wescom chief: Walang bagong deal sa China first appeared on Abante......»»
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhu inaugurates 22 new branches of HPSCB; launches two new schemes
Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], March 6 (ANI): Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu virtually inaugurated 22 new branches of the Himachal Pradesh State Cooperative Bank (HPSCB) on Wednesday. According to an official release from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), "CM Sukhu launched two new schemes, the 'One-Time Resolution Scheme' and a Loan Scheme for developing high-density apple orchards."The Chief Minister also la.....»»
After being ‘unbothered,’ Tokhang chief Dela Rosa admits fear of going to jail
Sen. Ronald Dela Rosa, former Philippine National Police chief, said that he is afraid of being imprisoned following rumors that the International Criminal Court is currently conducting a probe into the alleged human rights violations in the Philippines......»»
Bad loans during UPA stifled credit needs of startups and small businesses: Sitharaman
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): The bad loans crisis during the Congress-led UPA tenure stifled the credit requirements and dreams of crores of aspirational Indians who wanted to establish start-ups and expand small businesses, alleged Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman. In a long thread of posts on her X timeline, she launched an attack on the Congress party and its allies, alleging that the UPA g.....»»
Bad loans during UPA stifled credit needs of startups and small businesses: Sitharaman
New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): The bad loans crisis during the Congress-led UPA tenure stifled the credit requirements and dreams of crores of aspirational Indians who wanted to establish start-ups and expand small businesses, alleged Finance Minister and senior BJP leader Nirmala Sitharaman. In a long thread of posts on her X timeline, she launched an attack on the Congress party and its allies, alleging that the UPA g.....»»
Kenya-Led Security Mission Prepares for Deployment in Haiti
A Kenyan delegation arrived last week in crisis-torn Haiti, setting the stage for deployment of a mission set to assist Haitian police in dealing with criminal groups behind the violence and chaos in Port au Prince, the country's capital. The Kenyan-led mission, authorized by the United Nations Security Council in October 2023, is expected to be dep.....»»
Leadership in times of crisis
Big props to Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli Remolona Jr. for the way the BSP has been handling the ghost employee scandal that has rocked the country’s chief monetary institution......»»
US Defence Secretary visits Cambodia amid concerns over China s influence
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], June 5 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has embarked on a visit to Cambodia to meet with the country's prime minister and defence minister, signalling growing apprehension in Washington over China's expanding influence in the region, CNN reported. According to CNN, Austin's trip to the Cambodian capital on Tuesday marks his second visit to the Southeast Asian country as Secretary of Defense.....»»
US Defence Secretary visits Cambodia amid concerns over China s influence
Phnom Penh [Cambodia], June 5 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin has embarked on a visit to Cambodia to meet with the country's prime minister and defence minister, signalling growing apprehension in Washington over China's expanding influence in the region, CNN reported. According to CNN, Austin's trip to the Cambodian capital on Tuesday marks his second visit to the Southeast Asian country as Secretary of Defense.....»»
NDFP slams Zelensky visit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky’s surprise visit to the Philippines is meant to portray President Marcos as the new poster boy of the United States’ proxy war against China, the National Democratic Front of the Philippines (NDFP) said yesterday. .....»»
Philippine president leaves for Brunei for state visit
MANILA, May 28 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos left for Brunei on Tuesday for a two-day state visit to strengthen defense and economic ties. In his departure speech, Marcos said he and Brunei's Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah will review the progress of bilateral cooperation, explore new mutually-beneficial partnerships and collaboration aimed at achieving prosperity. "We must now.....»»