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Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, May 20
NEW DELHI -- At least 17 people were killed and eight others injured Monday after a pickup vehicle carrying them skidded off the road and fell into a gorge in the central Indian state of Chhattisgarh, police said. The accident occurred near Bahpani village in Kabirdham district, about 173 km northwest of Raipur, the capital city of Chhattisgarh. (India-Road Accident) - - - - MANILA -- Philippine Se.....»»
Iran’s president missing after helicopter accident in foggy region
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, the country’s foreign minister and other officials apparently crashed in the mountainous northwest reaches of Iran on Sunday, sparking a massive rescue operation in a fog-shrouded forest as the public was urged to pray. As the sun rose Monday, Raisi and the others.....»»
Extreme heat scorches parts of north India; New Delhi on high alert
NEW DELHI - Parts of northwest India sweltered under scorching temperatures Saturday, with the capital, New Delhi, under a severe weather alert as extreme temperatures struck parts of the country.India's weather department expects heat wave conditions to persist across the north for the next few days and has put several states on high alert.On Friday, parts of New Delhi reported up to 47.1 degrees Celsius.....»»
PNOC-EC awaits results of DOE review on deals
MANILA – PNOC-Exploration Corp. (PNOC-EC), the oil and gas exploration arm of state-owned Philippine National Oil Co., is awaiting the results of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) review of all petroleum service contracts before it proceeds with the development of the Camago-Malampaya Oil Leg in northwest Palawan......»»
Asian qualifying results for 2026 FIFA World Cup
BEIJING, March 22 (Xinhua) -- Following are Thursday's results in Asian qualifying for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico: Group A At Doha Qatar bt Kuwait 3-0 At Abha, Saudi Arabia Afghanistan tied India 0-0 Group B At Tokyo Japan bt DPR Korea 1-0 At Yangon Myanmar tied Syria 1-1 Group C At Seoul South Korea tied T.....»»
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.....»»
5 killed, over 20 injured in road accident in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and over 20 others injured after a bus hit several vehicles in Bataan province, northwest of the capital Manila, police said Thursday. Police said the crash occurred at around 7 p.m. local time Wednesday along a highway in Dinalupihan town. The bus was traveling from San Fernando City in Pampanga province to Olongapo City. The wayward bus hit a motorcycl.....»»
5 killed, over 20 injured in road accident in Philippines
MANILA, Jan. 25 (Xinhua) -- Five people were killed and over 20 others injured after a bus hit several vehicles in Bataan province, northwest of the capital Manila, police said Thursday. Police said the crash occurred at around 7 p.m. local time Wednesday along a highway in Dinalupihan town. The bus was traveling from San Fernando City in Pampanga province to Olongapo City. The wayward bus hit a motorcycl.....»»
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.....»»
Cloudy skies, isolated rain showers expected in many parts of PH today – Pagasa
MANILA, Philippines – Sunday’s weather forecast nationwide predicts cloudy skies, isolated rain showers, and possible thunderstorms. The conditions are influenced by the shear line, northwest monsoon, or “amihan,” particularly impacting the central and eastern parts of the Visayas and Mindanao. “Rain is expected in many parts pf the country due to the shear line or.....»»
Exploring Southern China
I must admit, I had never heard of Zhangjiajie before… then I was told of the “Avatar Forest,” which I had heard of. That is in that city in the northwest of Hunan Province in China where that famous forest is located and is home to the famed Wulingyuan scenic area (a 26,000-hectare area that is a UNESCO World Heritage Site) and other tourist attractions......»»
Accelerating Scientific Discovery: The Power of AI and High-Performance Computing
Microsoft has joined forces with the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) to harness the power of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing in order.....»»
PAL enters wet-lease deal with Wamos air effective June
PAL enters wet-lease deal with Wamos air effective June.....»»
Philippine prosecutor clears ex-President Duterte of making on-air death threat - BenarNews
Philippine prosecutor clears ex-President Duterte of making on-air death threat BenarNews.....»»
Ukraine’s battered energy plants ‘need’ air defenses
Ukraine’s battered energy plants ‘need’ air defenses.....»»
EU nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give air defense systems to Ukraine
EU nations with Patriot missiles hesitate to give air defense systems to Ukraine.....»»
Bicol loco hot air balloon fest malapit na!
Magandang araw muli, mga kababayan kong Bicolano! Puspusan ang paghahanda ng inyong lingkod, katuwang ang Department of Tourism-Region 5 at iba pang stakeholders, para sa kauna-unahang Bicol Loco Festival sa darating na Mayo 3-5, 2024 sa Old Legazpi Airport sa Albay. Excited tayo at ang DOT sa pagho-host ng nasabing festival dahil first time na […] The post Bicol loco hot air balloon fest malapit na! first appeared on Abante......»»
Philippines, US air forces hold drills
The air forces of the Philippines and United States started the first leg of Cope Thunder at the Basa Air Base in Floridablanca, Pampanga on Monday......»»