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Monkeypox declared global heath emergency by World Health Organisation, as risk in Europe described as 'high' The head of the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the monkeypox outbreak a "global health emergency". Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told a news conference that despite the WHO committee being unable to come to consensus, he declared the emergency anyway as the tie-breaking vote. He added the risk globally is "moderate", except in Europe where it is "high". Dr Adhanom said that there had been more than 16,000 cases of monkeypox reported to the WHO from 75 countries, and five deaths. Advertisement The declaration by the WHO is designed to trigger an international response to the outbreak, which could unlock...

CHEAPER NETFLIX SUBSCRIPTION PLAN? Netflix will work with Microsoft to launch a lower-cost subscription plan that includes advertisements, the two firms announced. Microsoft will be responsible for designing and managing the platform for advertisers who want to serve ads to Netflix users. READ: Netflix partners with Microsoft to offer cheaper streaming plan Credits to Philstar

Both the Russians and the Chinese are working on satellites that can attack other satellites.The Chinese military is quickly deploying ground-based systems for doing battle in space, such as lasers.In 2019, Russia deployed a small satellite into an orbit so close to a U.S. “national security satellite” that the U.S. government didn’t know whether it was attacking or not.“It maneuvered close, it maneuvered dangerously, it maneuvered threateningly so that they were coming close enough that there was a concern of collision. Meanwhile United States has launched a new space force spy agency. This move hopes to counter Russia and China.

(Bloomberg) -- Trading volume has slowed across many cryptocurrency trading platforms during the rout in global assets triggered by the Ukraine crisis, a potentiality troubling sign for a sector that has billed itself as alternative to traditional finance. Bitcoin’s aggregated daily spot trading volume on Coinbase, Bitstamp, FTX, Gemini, ItBit, Kraken and LMAX Digital was around $3 billion, according to data from researcher Skew. That’s compared with previous highs of roughly $5 billion in the beginning of December. At one point Thursday, Bitcoin lost about $27 billion in market value. “The overall volume wasn’t too high today.” Patrick Chu, head of institutional coverage at Paradigm, a crypto over-the-counter trading firm, said...

Admiral Gorshkov Russian frigate, 10 July 2018. Source: the Russian Ministry of Defense. http://мультимедиа.минобороны.рф/multimedia/photo/gallery.htm?id=59002@cmsPhotoGallery On May 28, Admiral Gorshkov frigate of the Russian Navy’s Northern Fleet fired a Tsirkon hypersonic, anti-ship cruise missile from the Barents Sea at a naval target located 1,000 kilometers away in the White Sea. The Russian Ministry of Defense told reports that that the shooting was part of a series of tests for new weapon systems. The Tsirkon, which was developed by Russia’s NPO Mashinostroyeniya, is powered by a state-of-the-art scramjet engine that allows it to reach speed as high as Mach 8 and 9. The maneuvering anti-ship hypersonic cruise missile can...

"The Bach Long bridge" The world's longest glass-bottom bridge just opened in Vietnam, and it's not for the faint of heart. Located in the Moc Chau district of the country's Son La province, the Bach Long bridge spans more 2,000 feet and stands almost 500 feet above a verdant valley.It opened on April 29 to commemorate 47 years since the end of the Vietnam War. If the bridge’s height gives you nightmares about what the drop to the bottom would be like, there’s little to worry about: The bridge’s floor is made of three layers of tempered glass, each about 1.5 inches thick. Hoang Manh Duy, a representative of Moc Chau Island, which operates the bridge, notes in a statement that additional security measures will also be in place; for...

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Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Novy Bug with high-precision missiles; Russia attacked military assets of the AFU near Kryvyi Rih with high-precision missiles; On May 29, 320 AFU members were killed and 47 armored vehicles were destroyed by the Russian Armed Forces, according to the Russian MOD; Russian air defense systems shot down 15 Ukrainian drones near Severodonetsk, Novochervonoe, Vasilevka of the Lugansk region, Panteleimonovka, Grigorovka, Krasnovka, Nevelskoe of the Donetsk region, Petrapolie, Petrovskoe, Glinskoe of Kharkov region, Chornobaevka and Aleksandrovka of Kherson region; Russian air defense systems shot down 9 Ukrainian Smerch multiple-launch rockets near Novomikhailovka in Donetsk region.

WHO: DR Congo reports 1,284 suspected cases of monkeypox in 2022 KINSHASA — At least 1,284 suspected cases of monkeypox and 58 deaths had been reported in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) by May 8, the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday, May 20. The Congolese provinces of Sankuru, Tshopo, Equateur, and Tshuapa have recorded 913 cases, accounting for about 75 percent of suspected cases recorded across the country, tweeted the WHO office in the DRC. Monkeypox is usually a mild self-limiting illness, spread by very close contact with someone with monkeypox, and most people recover within a few weeks. Symptoms include fever, muscle pain, headache, swollen lymph nodes, fatigue and skin manifestations such as...

Australia’s first ‘probable’ case of monkeypox detected in New South Wales SYDNEY – The Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) announced on Friday afternoon, May 20, the nation’s first “probable” case of the monkeypox virus, which has been spreading through Europe. The case comes from a NSW man in his 40s who recently returned from Europe. The disease usually occurs in the African continent, but has been spreading across the globe in May of 2022 in non-endemic countries, predominantly in Britain. NSW’s Chief Health Officer Kerry Chant said the disease could not spread easily between people. “People can contract monkeypox through very close contact with people who are infected with the virus,” said Chant. “The infection is...

China has reportedly launched a drone carrier with a one-of-a-kind artificial intelligence system that contains dozens of autonomous drones, ships and submersibles to conduct marine research and observation. The vessel – 88m long, 14m wide and 6m deep – can be controlled remotely or navigate autonomously in open water, as well as form a network to observe targets and play a role in maintaining maritime security, reported the South China Morning Post. It is expected to help in marine disaster prevention, monitoring the marine environment and offshore wind farm maintenance, according to China’s Science and Technology Daily.

Since May 16, 2,439 Nazis of “Azov” and servicemen of the Ukrainian Armed Forces blocked on the territory of “Azovstal” surrendered, according to the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation. Commander of the Azov regiment Denis Prokopenko (Radish, in the center), Deputy Commander Svyatoslav Palamar (Kalina, leftward) and acting commander of the 36th Marine Brigade Sergei Volynsky (Volyna, rightward) are currently being held captive by the Russian military. The video shows the acting commander of the unit of the 36th Marine Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, Sergei Volynsky (Volyna), who voluntarily surrendered to the Russian military. “As a result of the fighting, I got to the territory of the Azovstal plant, from where...

Late on May 20, an Israeli attack with ground-launched missiles targeted the southern outskirts of the Syrian capital, Damascus. A Syrian military official told the Syrian Arab News Agency that the attack was launched from the direction of the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. The official went on to acknowledge that the Israeli attack claimed the lives of three service members of the Syrian military. The victims were identified by Syrian pro-government forces as Cpt. Ayham Shaaban, Lt. Yasser Al-Aduj and Lt. Ghadeer Alia. All three were reportedly air defense operators. Despite the successful interception of some Israeli missiles, explosions and fires were reported near Damascus International Airport as well as near the Shiite town of...

Mukhang marami sa inyo na busy sa election, pangangampanya. Wag kayo masyadong maging kampante mga kapwa ko pinoy. Source: Philippines detects 1st case of Omicron subvariant BA.2.12 At eto ang ilan sa mga new cases lang din mula kahapon Dito sa UAE, tinuloy mga contract ng mga nasa covid 19 facilities. Hindi parin sila pinapauwi dahil siguro sa ganto. Kaya magingat mga kababayan, wag nyong antayin na huli na ang lahat bago kayo maging aware sa mga bagay bagay. This post is not intended to scare people but to let you know that omicron still exist. Ewan ko lang bat puro parin gathering jan sa pinas.

Twitter Inc. on Monday accepted Elon Musk’s bid to take over the company, which would give the world’s richest man control over the social-media network where he is also among its most influential users. Mr. Musk intends to take Twitter private as part of the deal. The Tesla chief executive promised new features and reiterated his push to soften Twitter’s stance on content moderation. "Free speech is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, and Twitter is the digital town square where matters vital to the future of humanity are debated," he said in a news release announcing the deal. The takeover, if it goes through, would mark one of the biggest acquisitions in tech history and will likely have global repercussions for years to come...

Apple’s Self Service Repair now available Genuine Apple parts and tools can now be purchased by US customers Self Service Repair is part of Apple’s efforts to further expand access to repairs, and is intended for individuals who are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices. CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced Self Service Repair is now available, providing repair manuals and genuine Apple parts and tools through the Apple Self Service Repair Store. Self Service Repair is available in the US and will expand to additional countries — beginning in Europe — later this year. The new online store offers more than 200 individual parts and tools, enabling customers who are experienced with the complexities...

In an emotional speech last week in Los Angeles, Nasa scientist Peter Kalmus implored people to listen to the dire warnings of climate change experts. Dr Kalmus, a climate scientist at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory in California, was participating in a protest organized by Scientist Rebellion as part of a global day of action by scientists around the world. His protest in LA involved scientists chaining themselves to the doors of a JPMorgan Chase building. The protest occurred at Chase in protest of the bank’s fossil fuel financing, the Scientist Rebellion group said. JPMorgan Chase was the largest financer of fossil fuels of any bank in the world from 2016 through 2021, providing $382 billion over that six-year period...

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Philippines ending compulsory mask wearing outdoors Philippine officials say President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved a recommendation to end the mandatory wearing of masks outdoors across the country more than two years after it was imposed at the height of the coronavirus pandemic ps.Katapusan na nang era ng magagandang mata

Brunei Darussalam Ambassador to the PH Johariah Wahab pays courtesy call on President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Photo/BBM Media Bureau MANILA, Philippines — Two more ambassadors ρáíd a courtesy call on President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday ahead of his inauguration on June 30. Brunei Darussalam Ambassador to the Philippines Johariah Wahab’s courtesy call on Marcos Jr. started past 9 a.m at the president-elect’s headquarters in Mandaluyong City. Aside from Brunei Darussalam, Wahab is also representing Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) ambassadors. Following Wahab, Marcos Jr. also met with Italian Ambassador to the Philippines Marco Clemente.

KEY POINTS Nokia builds telecoms networks that enable devices to communicate with one another. Asked when he thinks the world will move away from using smartphones to using smart glasses and other devices that are worn on the face, Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark said it will definitely happen by the time 6G arrives in 2030. U.S. tech giants such as Meta, Google and Microsoft are working on new augmented reality headsets that could one day replace the smartphone. Mehdi Bennis is an associate professor at the University of Oulu in Finland researching 6G. Elizabeth Schulze | CNBC Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark expects 6G mobile networks to be in operation by the end of the decade but he doesn’t think the smartphone will be the most “common...

China nyo nakikipag away nanaman, Indonesia pa nga. Bale katulad ng Philippines ang India ay Meron ding (EEZ) Exclusive Economics Zone. Kung ang Philippines aya merong West Philippines Sea, ang Indonisia ay merong natura* Island. Ang pinaglalaban ng China ay "katulad ng reason sa Taiwan, which is historical" i don't know the Authenticy pero yung Island ay may resources like [oil]. LINK link ps. yung China matapang yan Idol ko yan...sa dadaming problema nila natutunan panila itong dadagan indonisia pa ;[

BEIJING—President Xi Jinping on Wednesday assured Vladimir Putin of China’s support on Russian “sovereignty and security” — leading Washington to warn Beijing it risked ending up “on the wrong side of history”. China has refused to condemn Moscow’s massive military assault on Ukraine and has been accused of providing diplomatic cover for Russia by blasting Western sanctions and arms sales to Kyiv. China is “willing to continue to offer mutual support (to Russia) on issues concerning core interests and major concerns such as sovereignty and security,” state broadcaster CCTV reported Xi as saying during a call with President Putin. It was the second reported call between the two leaders since Putin launched his invasion of Ukraine on...

Mamayang madaling araw na, June 24, 2022 | Rare Planet Alignment | 3:00 AM Five planets aligning over Utah for the first time in almost 20 years in order from the sun in the month of June, but on June 24th Mercury will be in perfect alignment. You will be able to see this planet alignment event without telescopes. This will not happen again until 2040. All five planets ; Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn are in order. You will be able to see the planets each morning for about an hour before the sun washes them away. The alignment of the five planets Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn as seen in Daanbantayan, Cebu, was captured by photographer John Reco Estrera. Taken at 4:50 a.m. on Friday, June 24,” -ctto-

In attendance from ABS-CBN were Chairman Mark Lopez; President and Chief Executive Officer Carlo L. Katigbak; Chief Operating Officer for Broadcast Cory V. Vidanes; Group Chief Financial Officer Ricardo B. Tan, Jr.; Managing Director of ABS-CBN Films Productions Olivia Lamasan; Head of International Sales and Distribution Pia B. Laurel; Vice President of Corporate Communications Kane Errol C. Choa; PR Director Christelle Belmonte; and PR Manager Tonichi Tataro. “Every storyteller’s dream is to have as many people as possible experience their creations. And now, because of the kindness of our friends at GMA, we have the special opportunity to bring our Kapamilya stories to a new audience. We hope the Kapuso find joy and inspiration in...

The two media entities announce that they have officially signed their much-talked-about collaboration, on Thursday, August 11. Lopez-owned ABS-CBN and Manny V. Pangilinan’s MediaQuest Holdings Inc. are now under the same corporate banner. This is following months of speculations and teasing from both media entities, that a formidable partnership will usher in Philippine broadcast industry. The said signing comes just days after PLDT and TV5’s CEO and chairman Manny V Pangilinan announced that the deal was already in closing stages. Excitement for this venture is reflective on ABS-CBN Corp’s performance in the stock market as stock prices and traded volumes rising to rarely seen levels. Today, August 12, the volume of stocks...

The Philippine Competition Commission (PCC) has released a statement following news that a joint venture between ABS-CBN and TV5 is nearing completion. On Thursday, businessman Manny Pangilinan, who controls broadcast network TV5, said that discussions between the media company and the Lopez-owned ABS-CBN to come together are in the closing stages. A report in the Philippine Daily Inquirer said both companies were negotiating to form a joint venture that would be 65-percent owned by TV5 and the rest controlled by ABS-CBN. But in a statement on Friday (August 5), the PCC said it expected both companies to conduct due diligence to ensure compliance with antitrust laws, especially since it concerns a sizeable merger or acquisition...

ABS-CBN employees and celebrities are more than proud of the Kapamilya network for continuing to operate despite the shutdown in 2020. © Provided by DailypediaLoyal Kapamilyas commemorate unforgettable ABS-CBN shutdown Before going off the air, Chairman Mark Lopez said millions would be denied the network’s services. “It’s painful for us that we are being shut down, but it’s also painful for millions of our countrymen who believe that our service is important to them.” ABS-CBN complied with the National Telecommunications Commission’s cease and desist order and urged Congress to approve its bid for franchise renewal. “We trust that the government will decide on our franchise with the best interest of the Filipino people in mind...

Beijing will "not hesitate to start a war" if Taiwan declares independence, China's defence minister warned his US counterpart Friday, the latest salvo between the superpowers over the island. The warning from Wei Fenghe came as he held his first face-to-face meeting with US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue security summit in Singapore. yes it is

A mystery rocket has crashed into moon creating two large craters. Scientists are baffled, they don't know where the rocket came from & why the impact was spread over two distinct areas.

Sulit ang dugo't pawis ni Francis Jan Ax L. Valerio, 23, na nagtapos bilang magna cum laude sa kursong Bachelor of Arts in Communication sa Adamson University. © Provided by PEP.phDelivery rider and hari ng raket Ax Valerio graduates magna cum laude Simula high school, kung anu-anong raket ang pinasok ni Ax matustusan lang ang pag-aaral. Naging delivery rider at virtual assistant siya para suportahan ang kanyang edukasyon sa college. Dati rin siyang naging service crew sa fast-food, tagagawa ng assignments ng mga kaklase magkaroon lang ng extra income. Sa katunayan, nag-viral si Ax noong 2020 nang ma-post ang kanyang mga larawan na naka-uniporme ng online delivery service at nakaangkas sa kanyang motor. Nakaparada si Ax sa tabi ng...