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PH seismology bureau warns of volcanic tsunami if Taal’s intensity raised...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) said Monday morning that the Taal volcano could bring a “volcanic tsunami” if activities escalate. ...
Tsai Ing- Wen claims victory in Taiwan presidential race anew
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-Wen has secured her second term in office following a landslide victory in the January 11 elections.
Tsai, who represented the...
Philippines cancels flights due to Taal Volcano eruption
Philippines’ Taal Volcano, located near its capital city Manila, erupted Sunday afternoon, forcing airline companies to cancel several flights.
The Ninoy Aquino
International Airport (NAIA) stopped...
Despite criticisms, Facebook maintains policy on political ads
Social media site Facebook announced that it would stick on its policy allowing political ads on its platform despite criticisms that politicians only use...
US and China vowed to resolve economic disputes through comprehensive dialogue
Apart from inking the Phase 1 trade deal between the United States and China on January 15, the two nations have also agreed to...
National leaders say Iranian missile struck down Ukraine Int’l flight
The Prime Ministers of Canada, United Kingdom and Australia have similarly affirmed that an Iranian surface-to-air missile shot down the Ukrainian jetliner that crashed...
Philippines elevates ban on Japanese food imports
After almost ten years, the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced that it has elevated restrictions on agricultural and seafood imports from Fukushima...
World stocks rise as Mid-East tensions wane
The world's stocks reached a record high with more market gains following the lower tensions in the Middle East.
Investors
have reportedly bet on faster global...
Iranian Soleimani’s death served “American Justice,” says President Trump
US President Donald Trump gained support from countrymen when he defended that the killing of Iranian’s top military commander was prompted by a “bold...
President Trump boasts US’ investment boom in Ohio rally
Speaking in front of thousands of supporters during a campaign rally held Thursday night in Toledo, Ohio, US President Donald Trump shared that his...
