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A gold rush trap: How smuggled migrants end up exploited in African mines on their way to the Mediterranean
The Mediterranean is one of the largest and deadliest migration routes in the world.In the Kedougou region of south-east Senegal, deep black holes dot the otherwise golden and green savannas. The area, on the border with Mali, is home to 98 per cent of the country's gold mines. Local villagers have been digging for the precious metal for decades, but in recent year.....»»
Two more American pedophiles barred entry at Mactan, NAIA airports
Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the international airports in Manila and Cebu barred the entry of two more American pedophiles who were found to have been previously convicted of committing sex crimes against minors. BI-border control and intelligence unit (BCIU) chief Dennis Alcedo, in his report to BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco, said the passengers […].....»»
‘Downgrade Abu kidnap threat in Sulu-Celebes seas’
A Singapore-based anti-piracy and high sea robbery monitoring group has recommended the downgrading of the threat of kidnapping by Abu Sayyaf bandits in the waters at the border of Malaysia and the Philippines......»»
8 rebels surrender in Mindanao
Eight New People’s Army guerrillas have surrendered to the military at the border of Lanao and Bukidnon provinces, a security official reported on Saturday......»»
8 rebels surrender in Mindanao
Eight New People’s Army guerrillas have surrendered to the military at the border of Lanao and Bukidnon provinces, a security official reported on Saturday......»»
8 rebels surrender in Mindanao
Eight New People’s Army guerrillas have surrendered to the military at the border of Lanao and Bukidnon provinces, a security official reported on Saturday......»»
8 rebels surrender in Mindanao
Eight New People’s Army guerrillas have surrendered to the military at the border of Lanao and Bukidnon provinces, a security official reported on Saturday......»»
ASEAN expands regional payment connectivity
The Association of Southeast Asian Nation has onboarded Brunei Darussalam Central Bank and Bank of the Lao PDR in ramping up cross-border payments in the region, bringing the number of total central banks participating in the regional payment connectivity initiative to eight......»»
Mt. Apo closed from Mar 20-30
Mount Apo, located at the border of Davao del Sur, North Cotabato and Davao City, is temporarily closed to the public.....»»
BI nabs fake Interpol agent at NAIA
A female trafficking victim pretending to be an Interpol agent was nabbed by Bureau of Immigration (BI) officers at the departure area of the NAIA Terminal 3. In his report to BI chief Norman Tansingco, immigration protection and border enforcement section (I-PROBES) Bienvenido Castillo III said the 34-year-old victim was intercepted while departing last March […].....»»
Palestinians fleeing Gaza for Egypt pay thousands to broker
Cross-Border Fleeing from Gaza Becoming More Difficult With rising death toll and the threat of a ground operation by Israel, escaping from Gaza has become.....»»
Palestinians brace for Rafah evacuation, Israeli assault plan
More than a million people driven southwards by more than four months of Israeli bombing of Gaza are packed into Rafah and surrounding areas on the coastal enclave's border with Egypt.....»»
Benito, the lonely giraffe of Mexico, starts 50-hour journey to new home
Benito the giraffe, whose lonely life at a park on Mexico’s arid northern border inspired a campaign to relocate him, was en route on Monday to a new home at a safari park in the center of the country. Since May the giraffe has been living at Central Park in Ciudad Juarez, where the city’s.....»»
LTU to aid Gilas’ Olympic bid?
One of the top basketball countries in the world has offered to help Gilas Pilipinas in its quest to qualify for the basketball tournament of the Paris Olympics. In an exclusive interview with The Star, Dr. Mindaugas Balciunas, secretary-general of the Lithuanian Basketball Federation (Lietuvos Krepsinio Federacija), revealed that they have invited the Philippine men’s national team to a series of tune-up games in Lithuania prior to the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament which is in Latvi, just across their border......»»
Over 600-K affected by shear line in Davao
Over 600,000 people in Davao Region were affected by a shear line, causing unprecedented damage and extensive flooding and landslides. The regional director of the Office of Civil Defense-Davao Region emphasized the need to address these issues and called for collaboration to prevent future disasters. The agriculture sector suffered over P50 million in damages, while infrastructure incurred around P25 million in damages. The report also highlighted the impact on road sections, bridges, and houses, with significant assistance provided by OCD-Davao. Plans are underway for a region-wide flooding dialogue and realignment of projects with disaster prevention efforts in collaboration with the Department of Public Works and Highways. Related stories include urging proactive measures in establishing disaster services at barangays and the expedited release of aid for Davao disaster victims......»»
Energy policy failure
The Department of Energy has revealed that the total capacity of power plants in forced outages has more than doubled over the past two weeks compared to the average 700 MW recorded over the last four years. Of course. What would they expect after officials of the DOE, past and present, did nothing about the inconvenient reality that 50 percent of our operating power plants are over 20 years old and are losing their reliability......»»
3 Cebu fires on Tuesday raze over P2.4M in properties
CEBU CITY, Philippines — The 3 Cebu fires that struck Cebu on Tuesday burned over P2.4 million worth of properties and left over 400 individuals homeless. On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, firetrucks can be heard blazing through the streets of Cebu City and Talisay City as they responded to 3 separate fires. At around 11:14.....»»
NBA: James triple-double pulls Lakers past Grizzlies
LeBron James returned from a one-game absence to post a 23-point triple-double on Wednesday and lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 136-124 NBA victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. James sat out the Lakers’ come-from-behind double-overtime victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday with a sore left ankle. READ: NBA: Giannis tows Bucks over Thunder .....»»
West divided over seizing Russian assets - Bloomberg
France and Germany have warned that outright confiscation would reflect badly on the West's financial system A rift is growing between Western allies over confiscating frozen Russian assets to help Ukraine as they continue to argue over legal ways to use the immobilized funds, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. &n.....»»
Diokno turns over DOF helm to Recto
Secretary Ralph Recto started the ball rolling as he formally took over the helm of the Department of Finance, with former DOF chief and now Monetary Board member Benjamin Diokno handing over the agency in a simple ceremony yesterday......»»