DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The United Nations said Friday it is seeking nearly $80 million for an emergency operation to prevent a catastrophic oil spill in the Red Sea off war-ravaged Yemen. The 45-year-old tanker FSO Safer, long used as a floating oil storage platform with 1.1 million...
NEW YORK, United States -- There will be an uptick in cases of Covid-19 over the next few weeks in the United States and it is likely there could be a surge in the fall, Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, has said. People wait in line at a COVID-19...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the United States Armed Forces have “grown closer together” as they conclude the 37th iteration of the Balikatan Exercises at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on Friday, April 8. (Courtesy of Armed Forces of the Philippines) Around 8,900 Filipino and...
ILOILO CITY – This city has been chosen as the pilot site of a low carbon urban transport system project funded by an agency of the United Nations (UN). Diversion Road is one of the major thoroughfares in Iloilo City. Bike lanes are also integrated along the Diversion Road. (Photo courtesy of...
WASHINGTON, United States – The US Congress voted Thursday to end normal trade relations with Moscow and codify the ban on Russian oil, as the White House ratchets up pressure on President Vladimir Putin over his invasion of Ukraine. The legislation -- which also applies to Russia's ally...
MOSCOW, Russia -- The United States is consistently building up its military biological potential in various regions of the world, taking advantage of gaps in international law, the Russian military said Wednesday. Washington is creating biological laboratories in different countries and connecting...
Photo from PFL Mendiola FC 1991 held fancied United City FC to a shock scoreless draw Monday, April 4 in the Copa Paulino Alcantara at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona, Cavite. Expected to concede all three points, Mendiola put in a determined effort led by goalkeeper Michael Asong to...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the Philippines has an obligation to call for an end and join other countries in condemning the repression in Myanmar due to its own experience under Martial Law. Lacson pointed this out when he and other presidential bets were asked...
The Philippine Army (PA) and the United States Army Pacific (USARPAC) have enhanced their capabilities in responding to chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats and improvised explosive devices (IED) during the ongoing Balikatan Exercises held in Fort Magsaysay, Nueva Ecija....
The Philippines is looking at working with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in conceptualizing and implementing innovative energy efficiency programs to contribute to the global effort to reverse the devastating effects of climate change, a Cabinet official said. During the Climate Change Virtual...
Photo from PFL United City FC cruised to a 4-0 win over the Azkals Development Team to tighten its grip on top spot Thursday, March 31 in the Copa Paulino Alcantara at the PFF National Training Centre in Carmona, Cavite. Argentinian Ricki Sendra and Turkish midfielder Amirbek Juraboev scored in the...
TEHRAN, Iran – Iran on Thursday criticised a decision by the United States to impose new sanctions on the Islamic republic, saying it shows the Americans have bad intentions towards its people. The US Treasury announced on Wednesday the newly imposed sanctions targeting several entities it...
