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DA concerned about the impact of US-Iran conflict on food prices
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said it is closely monitoring developments in the US-Iran conflict and their potential impact on food prices. “We are concerned about the intensifying conflict between the US and Iran, as it may lead to prolonged increases in oil prices, affecting petroleum-based…
El Nino may return in 2026 and make planet even hotter
PARIS, France — The warming El Nino weather phenomenon could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights. There is a 50- to 60-percent chance of El Nino developing during the July-September period and beyond, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric…
Oil price surge expected due to Middle East conflict
US and Israeli strikes against Iran and the repercussions in the Middle East are expected to send oil prices soaring when markets open, and a prolonged conflict could hit the global economy. The oil market opens at 2300 GMT on Sunday, with analysts expecting a sharp rise in prices into Monday. “I…
Año junks ‘malicious’ accusations of receiving cash deliveries
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año on Wednesday dismissed allegations by 18 former Marines who claimed they had delivered cash to several politicians, including him, from former congressman Zaldy Co. In a statement, Año said, “I categorically reject and denounce the malicious, unsigned…
France’s Macron accepts resignation of Louvre museum chief after jewel theft
French President Emmanuel Macron accepted the resignation on Tuesday of the head of Paris’ Louvre museum, which has been grappling with the fallout from a high-profile jewel heist and rolling strikes. Laurence des Cars tendered her resignation, which Macron accepted, “praising an act of…
Pfizer in diabetes drug deal with Sciwind Biosciences
SHANGHAI, Feb 24 (Reuters) – Pfizer opens new tab has entered an agreement to license Sciwind Biosciences’ type 2 diabetes treatment ecnoglutide, with potential payments of up to $495 million if milestones are met, the Chinese drugmaker said on Tuesday. The deal represents “an important first step…
Thailand officially enters summer season on Sunday, Meteorological Department says
Thailand will enter the summer season on Sunday, February 22, with temperatures that may reach 42–43 degrees Celsius or higher, the Meteorological Department said. Sukanyanee Yawinchan, Director-General of the Thai Meteorological Department, said that areas in the northern provinces may experience…
After Australia and France, Indian government discussing age-based restrictions with social media platforms
India is discussing age-based restrictions with social media companies, following Australia’s move to ban under-16s from popular platforms, IT minister Ashwini Vaishnaw said Tuesday, February 17. “This is something which has now been accepted by many countries that age-based regulation has to be…
China on track to finish world’s ‘most difficult’ railway project before 2030
The world’s “most difficult” railway project is taking shape in rugged southwestern China. The line connecting Dali and border town Ruili in Yunnan province is the first to cut through the Hengduan Mountains, traversing some of the world’s most complex geological and topographical terrains.…
Meta to shut down Messenger website in April 2026; YouTube outage affects millions
Meta Platforms and YouTube — two major social media platforms — made headlines within 24 hours following a service update and a widespread outage. MESSENGER WEBSITE Meta Platforms announced that Messenger.com will be phased out as a messaging service starting April 2026. While the web version of…
‘Help us prevent the next pandemic’: WHO urges US to share them intel on COVID origins
GENEVA, Switzerland — The World Health Organization on Wednesday urged Washington to share any intelligence it may be withholding on the Covid-19 pandemic’s origins, despite the United States quitting the WHO. The global catastrophe killed an estimated 20 million people, according to the UN health…
Yes, a person can die from a broken heart, according to science. Here’s what it’s called.
Most of us have probably experienced some form of heartbreak before. Heartbreak can take many forms, whether from a failed relationship, the death of a loved one, or losing a job. The feeling of heartbreak can lead to intense emotions such as sadness and grief, which can sometimes make a person…
Caffeinated beverages may help protect the brain, study says
Drinking a few cups of caffeinated coffee or tea every day may help in a small way to preserve brain power and prevent dementia, researchers reported on Monday. People with the highest daily intake of caffeinated coffee had an 18% lower risk of developing dementia compared to those with the lowest…
Erice warns House actions amount to ‘constitutional sabotage’ of impeachment process
House Senior Deputy Minority Leader and Caloocan City 2nd District Rep. Edgar Erice warned that the constitutional process of impeachment is being undermined by the alleged use of technicalities to block accountability, describing the situation as “constitutional sabotage.” Erice said concerns…
UN report declares global state of ‘water bankruptcy’
PARIS, France — The world is entering an era of “global water bankruptcy” with rivers, lakes and aquifers depleting faster than nature can replenish them, a United Nations research institute said on Tuesday. It argues that decades of overuse, pollution, environmental destruction and climate…