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WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization reports that nearly everyone worldwide is exposed to air that exceeds safe quality limits, with pollutants causing millions of preventable deaths annually by penetrating lungs and bloodstreams.
UK, Singapore launch talks on the digital trade agreement
Britain and Singapore begin talks on a digital trade agreement aimed at removing barriers for tech companies and expanding economic collaboration in the Indo-Pacific region, supporting post-COVID economic recovery and global tech ambitions.
War censorship exposes Putin’s leaky internet controls
During the Ukraine war, Western tech companies' withdrawal risks isolating Russians from independent information sources, potentially strengthening Kremlin propaganda and internet control strategies.
Volcano eruption won’t hit Philippines GDP, says Economist
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) assures that Taal Volcano's eruption will not significantly slow down the country's economic growth. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia stated that the economic losses are less than 1 percent of the Philippines' total GDP for 2018.
Philippines cancels flights due to Taal Volcano eruption
Taal Volcano's eruption near Manila has prompted widespread flight cancellations. The Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) suspended operations on Sunday, with Philippine Airlines canceling numerous international flights due to volcanic activity.
UN: War in Ukraine to hurt poor nations importing grain
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization alerts that the war in Ukraine could severely impact food security in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Ukraine and Russia, responsible for one-third of global grain exports, face potential agricultural disruptions that may escalate international food prices and shortages.
China’s Military Deploys Fighter Jets and Naval Ships towards Taiwan
August 10, 2023
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — In a fresh and potent display of military assertiveness, China has directed a fleet of navy ships and...
Uncovering the Kremlin’s Efforts to Conceal Russia’s Military Setbacks
August 10, 2023
Amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, the Kremlin finds itself in a precarious position, grappling with the emerging controversies swirling within Russia's...
UN chief: Don’t let Russia crisis fuel climate destruction.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres cautions that countries rushing to replace Russian energy supplies may undermine climate goals, calling fossil fuel dependence "mutually assured destruction" and risking global warming escalation.
PH seismology bureau warns of volcanic tsunami if Taal’s intensity raised...
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) warns of a potential volcanic tsunami if Taal Volcano's activity intensifies. Currently at Alert Level 4, the volcano could trigger a massive eruption with a 15-kilometer high column, displacing caldera lake waters and creating significant hazards for surrounding residents.
