Let's Do The News! (December 15, 2023)

                                 

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Defense Chief Gilberto Teodoro warns that China is "converting South China Sea into a lake of China". To back his statement, Teodoro noted that China’s use of massive coast guard vessels while navigating Philippine waters is a testament to its attempt to enforce domestic presence in the South China Sea.

- PAGASA warns that a low-pressure area spotted near Mindanao may enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility in 24 hours with a chance of becoming a tropical cyclone to be named Kabayan.

- The European Union started its membership talks with Ukraine but Hungary failed to follow through with a veto threat.

- Israeli leaders tell the visiting White House national security adviser that the war in Gaza will last until 'absolute victory' is achieved over Hamas.

- A British teenager named Alex Batty, who went missing in France six years ago, was found and he's due back in the UK in the next few days. His family is "massively relieved".

- Alfa Romeo announced the name of their next crossover SUV due to be unveiled in the spring of 2024. The new crossover will be named Milano.

- Renault discontinued the Zoe electric compact.

- Cadillac previewed its upcoming Vistiq electric crossover coming in 2025.

2026 Cadillac Vistiq

- Kojima Productions and A24 studios team up for the live-action movie adaptation of the Death Stranding video game.

- Here is the list of the 2023 Asia Artist Awards winners.

- fromis_9 member Lee Chaeyong didn't take part in the KBS Music Bank global festival due to health. In addition, (G)I-DLE canceled its appearance at the festival as well due to member Shuhua's sickness.

- The NCAA warns that transfers who compete during the temporary restraining order will lose eligibility if the decision is reversed. The NCAA published an eight-question document designed to help its membership in understanding issues stemming from Wednesday's decision. The fourth question asked whether the season of competition legislation applies to a student-athlete competing during the 14-day TRO.

- Admired author and Hollywood historian Cari Beauchamp passed away at the age of 74.

TTFN.