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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 14
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities recovered the bodies of two individuals, who were killed in an aircraft crash on Tuesday. The two victims are Malaysians aged 30 and 42 and had died at the place of the incident, Selangor police chief Hussein Omar Khan said in a statement late Tuesday. (Malaysia-Plane Crash-Death) - - - - KUALA LUMPUR -- Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad has been.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 13
KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysian authorities launched a search and rescue operation on Tuesday following a plane crash in Selangor state. The aircraft, which crashed around 1:30 p.m. local time, had two on board including its pilot, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia said in a statement. (Malaysia-Aircraft-Crash) - - - - NEW DELHI -- Police Tuesday fired dozens of tear smoke shells and used drones t.....»»
NEWSBRIEFS | 2 February 2024
Balay Mindanaw members mark 26th anniversary of ill-fated Cebu Pacific Flight 387 CLAVERIA, Misamis Oriental (MindaNews / 02 February) — A handful of friends and relatives trekked to the Flight 387 Shrine here last year to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the Cebu Pacific plane crash on the slopes of Mt. Sumagaya. Among them were […].....»»
Airline changes Singapore flight number to 1989 ahead of Taylor Swift concerts
Low-cost airline Cebu Pacific changed one of its Singapore-bound plane's flight number to 1989, ahead of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift's six "Eras Tour" concerts there in March......»»
Snake on a plane alarms passengers on AirAsia flight
Passengers on a Thai AirAsia flight from Bangkok to Phuket had a nasty surprise when a snake was spotted slithering around in one of the cabin’s overhead compartments. A TikTok video starring the reptilian stowaway was shared by user @wannabnailssalon, and has since chalked up 3.4 million views on the platform. When the snake was.....»»
Japan recession: Scaled back spending helps push economy to where it is now
TOKYO — To grasp the dynamics that bumped Japan into recession and off its perch as the world’s third largest economy on Thursday, look no further than Risa Shinkawa’s dining habits. Unlike unionised workers at big manufacturers such as Toyota Motor, the 32-year-old aesthetician isn’t expecting a pay rise anytime soon. Rather, her salary has.....»»
Jerwin shrugs off pressure
Former IBF superflyweight ruler Jerwin Ancajas realizes there’s a heavy load on his shoulders when he faces WBA bantamweight titlist Takuma Inoue at the Kokugikan Arena in Tokyo on Feb. 24 because no Filipino reigns as world boxing champion today and it could be his last chance to reclaim a crown......»»
Serdenia, Lee triumph at Splendido
Charles Serdenia emerged victorious in a tense back-nine duel against Zachary Villaroman, clinching a four-stroke triumph with a closing 74 in the boys’ 15-18 division of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series I at the Splendido Taal Golf Club here yesterday......»»
I didn t know Bettina was the killer : Kaila Estrada shocked with Can t Buy Me Love finale
Even Kaila Estrada didn't know her "Can't Buy Me Love" character Bettina was such a central figure in the show's closing episodes......»»
Serdenia, Lee reign supreme in Junior PGT Splendid golf tilt
In a remarkable display of resilience, skill and poise, Charles Serdenia emerged victorious in a tense back-nine duel against Zachary Villaroman, clinching a four-stroke triumph with a closing 74 in the boys’ 15-18 division of the Junior Philippine Golf Tour Luzon Series I at the Splendido Taal Golf Club here Friday......»»
Deficit-to-GDP ratio softens to 4.5 percent in Q1
The budget deficit’s share to the overall economy softened in the first quarter and is still closing into its pre-pandemic level as the government moves to consolidate its finances......»»
Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila to cease ops in July 2024
Five-star-hotel by Manila Bay, Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila, is closing its doors to the public starting July......»»
Extreme heat closing schools, widening learning gaps worldwide
Hena Khan, a ninth-grade student in Dhaka, Bangladesh, has struggled to focus on her studies this week as temperatures surpassed 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) in the capital city.'There is no real education in schools in this punishing heat,' she said. 'Teachers can't teach, students can't concentrate. Rather, our lives are at risk.'Khan is one of more than 40 million students who have been.....»»
Malixi ties for 2nd in Royal Junior
Rianne Malixi failed to mount a final round charge and ended up joint second with a 75 as Saito Aisa rolled to a three-stroke victory with a closing 72 in The Royal Junior tournament in Ibaraki, Japan......»»
Robert Downey Jr. would happily reprise Iron Man for Marvel
Newly minted Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr. is not entirely closing the doors on returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as his iconic character Tony Stark and the hero Iron Man......»»
Robert Downey Jr. would happily reprise Iron Man for Marvel
Newly minted Oscar winner Robert Downey Jr. is not entirely closing the doors on returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as his iconic character Tony Stark and the hero Iron Man......»»
Market extends losses as inflation quickens
The stock market extended its losing streak yesterday, closing the week in the red as inflation accelerated for a second straight month in March......»»
Rare 4-shot swing keys Ababa’s rise to the top
Sarah Ababa staged an amazing comeback, erasing a daunting four-stroke deficit in just one-hole and leveraging that pivotal moment to propel herself to victory in the ICTSI Apo Golf Classic, ending a prolonged drought on the Ladies Philippine Golf Tour with a closing 73......»»
Uptrend Continues as Dow and S& P 500 Reach New Highs: Live Updates
The S&P 500 reached another milestone on Friday, closing at a record high of 5,088.80, marking a slight increase of 0.03%. This stabilization in the.....»»