Hawaii’s Mauna Loa volcano begins eruption, alert level raised – USGS
The alert level of Hawaii's Mauna Loa, the world's largest active volcano, is upgraded from an 'advisory' to a 'warning'.....»»
Kremlin: We welcome Vatican offer to mediate but Ukraine’s stance prevents it
Russia accuses Ukraine of shutting down the prospect of talks by ruling out engagement with President Vladimir Putin, but Kyiv balks at the idea of ceding any territory seized in what it and the West see as an imperial-style land grab.....»»
IN PHOTOS: Nostalgia and emotions run high as Filipina rock icons reunite in ‘Tanaw’
Acel Bisa, Hannah Romawac, Aia de Leon, Barbie Almalbis, Kitchie Nadal, and Lougee Basabas share the stage for a sold-out show at the Theater at Solaire.....»»
Vietnam’s anti-graft crackdown chills supply chains, investment
Vietnamese government officials fear being accused of corruption and are reluctant to green-light procurement and investment.....»»
Hong Kong leader asks Beijing to rule on ‘blanket ban’ on foreign lawyers in national security cases
Hong Kong's leader John Lee HK elevates the case failing to bar a UK barrister from case of jailed pro-democracy tycoon Jimmy Lai.....»»
Evergrande aims to win approval for restructuring proposals early 2023
China Evergrande Group expects to firm up debt restructuring proposals by end-February or early March 2023, its lawyers tell a Hong Kong court.....»»
Tulfo calls for decriminalization of libel, except against disinfo peddlers | The wRap
The wRap highlights: Raffy Tulfo, DonBelle, and LOONA and Kris Wu.....»»
US backs right to peaceful protests in China
'We've long said everyone has the right to peacefully protest, here in the United States and around the world. This includes in the PRC,' says a White House National Security Council spokesperson.....»»
German government defends plan to ease citizenship rules
'Anyone who lives and works here on a permanent basis should also be able to vote and be elected, they should be part of our country with all the rights and duties that go with it,' says German Chancellor Olaf Scholz.....»»
Canelo fumes at Messi celebration video after Argentina win over Mexico
'He should ask to God that I don't find him!' says boxer Canelo Alvarez as he issues a threat to Argentinian star Lionel Messi, who appears to nudge away a Mexican jersey with his foot after their FIFA World Cup win.....»»
Tension grips Maguindanao del Sur as 2 Mangudadatus confront each other
Police deny claims of a hostage-taking incident, saying authorities have pacified the feuding parties.....»»
Creamline, Cignal roll to sweeping starts in PVL Reinforced semifinal round
Creamline and Cignal get their PVL Reinforced Conference title bids going in emphatic fashion with their respective semis opener sweeps against Petro Gazz and Chery Tiggo.....»»
EXPLAINER: Russia’s tanker fleet too small to bypass oil price cap
Maintaining current seaborne flows of 3.5 million barrels per day would require about a third more oil tankers than Russia has access to, says analyst Alexei Gromov.....»»
Over 5.6 million Filipino families living in poverty – DSWD
The DSWD's 'Listahanan 3' survey finds out that about 30 million Filipinos are poor.....»»
China’s great reopening may come too late for many businesses
With COVID-19 outbreaks getting worse, it is unlikely that China's economy can shift into a higher gear in the near term.....»»
Kai Sotto settles to consistent role as Adelaide routs Perth
Kai Sotto continues to find his rightful place in the Adelaide rotation as the visiting 36ers blow out the Perth Wildcats to get back to an even 5-5 record.....»»
Bankers pour cold water on red-hot coal
With Western banks under pressure from shareholders to show action on climate change, coal executives say they are having to scout for alternative funding.....»»
Maria Ressa, Nobel laureate, launches in London her book ‘How to stand up to a dictator’
The book is both cerebral and tender. It discusses moments in time that Filipinos still very much alive today have lived through – from Ferdinand E. Marcos to Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr......»»
Philippines asks China to explain debris in West PH Sea | The wRap
The wRap highlights: PH asks China, Anwar Ibrahim, and SB19.....»»
UK restricts Chinese cameras in government buildings over security fears
The British directive applies to cameras made by companies subject to Chinese security laws and includes guidance to disconnect such devices from core computer networks and to consider removing them altogether.....»»