Putin declares martial law in 4 recently annexed Ukrainian regions
He also issued a decree restricting movement in and out of eight regions adjoining Ukraine.
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Philippine Embassy chef wins top prize in ’22 US Embassy Chef Challenge
37 embassy chefs from around the world showcased the unique flavours of their countries in the competition, where the Filipino dish was voted the favourite.
Tokyo train station to get ‘Harry Potter’ makeover
The Seibu Toshima Line station, scheduled to open in 2023, will be designed to evoke Hogsmeade Station, the gateway to the wizarding world in the movie series.
Quezon City still richest local government in 2021
According to the annual financial report released by the Commission on Audit (COA), the city reported total assets of P451 billion, which is a billion less than P452 billion in…
Experts propose steps against ‘spiritual sales’ in report targeting Unification Church
The panel called for the Unification Church to be probed based on the Religious Corporations Law with an eye to seeking a dissolution order.
Malaysia’s orangutan population dwindling: expert
Professor Benoit Goossens said that the Business As Usual approach in conservation, which had been implemented thus far, was clearly insufficient to protect the species.
42 hikers rescued after waterfall turns into raging river
The Kedah Fire and Rescue Department director said that the continuous rainfall left many parts of Kedah inundated, with some areas suffering from major flooding.
Indonesia’s BTS ‘ARMY’ raises Rp 447 million for Kanjuruhan victims
The ARMY members said they would give the money directly to victims’ families as “business capital for those who have lost the provider of their family”.
Hoteliers tap into astronomic interest
Seeing the soaring demand for stargazing, one homestay in northeastern Pinggu district seized the opportunity and raised 20 "star tents" in its open outdoor area.
Relatives, survivors grieve at East Java hospital after stadium stampede
A government official said fatalities among children following the disaster in Malang have climbed to 32, from an earlier count of 17.