AdChoiceTV News — The faint hope of luring Filipino chess prodigy Wesley So back to the Philippines has just been snuffed out. The world No. 9, born… Read more “Wesley So now officially a US citizen”
Day: March 5, 2021
US blocked Myanmar junta attempt to empty $1B New York Fed account
Washington DC (AdChoiceTV News) — Myanmar’s military rulers attempted to move about $1 billion held at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York days after seizing power… Read more “US blocked Myanmar junta attempt to empty $1B New York Fed account”
Mass evacuations as large quakes spark Pacific-wide tsunami alert
AdChoiceTV News (WELLINGTON, New Zealand) — Tens of thousands of coastal residents in New Zealand, New Caledonia and Vanuatu fled for higher ground Friday as a cluster… Read more “Mass evacuations as large quakes spark Pacific-wide tsunami alert”
DILG Orders Batanes To Withdraw 14-Day Quarantine Requirement For Travelers
AdChoiceTV News — The Department of the Interior and Local Government earlier said local government units only have the final say on COVID-19 testing for travelers while… Read more “DILG Orders Batanes To Withdraw 14-Day Quarantine Requirement For Travelers”
Hong Kong topped economic freedom index for 25 years, NOT ANYMORE this year.
AdChoiceTV News — Hong Kong has been booted off an index of economic freedom that it used to lead, dealing another blow to the city’s standing as… Read more “Hong Kong topped economic freedom index for 25 years, NOT ANYMORE this year.”
After third large quake near New Zealand, tsunami warning issued; tsunami watch in Hawaii
AdChoiceTV News — A major magnitude 8.0 earthquake struck roughly 600 miles northeast of New Zealand on Thursday afternoon, triggering concerns of a potentially damaging tsunami. It’s… Read more “After third large quake near New Zealand, tsunami warning issued; tsunami watch in Hawaii”
Accused of bullying, sexual assault, Ji Soo admits past wrongdoing in written apology
AdChoiceTV News — South Korean actor Kim Ji Soo posted a handwritten letter of apology following multiple allegations of bullying, violence and sexual assault by people who… Read more “Accused of bullying, sexual assault, Ji Soo admits past wrongdoing in written apology”
China to donate 400,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Duterte says
AdChoiceTV News — President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday that China will be donating 400,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccines on top of its earlier donation of 600,000… Read more “China to donate 400,000 more doses of COVID-19 vaccines, Duterte says”
World’s first luxury ‘space hotel’ is reportedly opening in 2027
Talk about a space vacation In case you’ve been getting really sick of life here on Earth (and have a net worth of at least $50 million)… Read more “World’s first luxury ‘space hotel’ is reportedly opening in 2027”
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