Your daily round-up of today's news...
- The Bureau of Immigration joins the NBI's manhunt on an individual behind the bomb threats through e-mail against several government offices last February 12. The online threats reportedly came from a certain Takahiro Karasawa. Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco said that in the BI list, there are four persons with the same names but all of them are not in the Philippines.
- EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell urged allies of Israel -- primarily the United States -- to stop sending it weapons as "too many people" are being killed in Gaza. This comes as US President Joe Biden appeals for the protection of Palestinians in the Rafa crossing, urging to Israel again not to carry out a big assault on the city in southern Gaza.
- A mass grave containing around 100 bodies believed to date from Afghanistan's Soviet-backed government era has been discovered in the country's eastern Khost province.
- France's foreign minister said Europe needs "second life insurance" in addition to NATO following Donald Trump's tirade against NATO over failed defense spending targets.
- A London theatre apologized after a stand-up comedian "yelled at" a Jewish audience member to leave when he refused to stand for a Palestinian flag. The incident occurred during comedian Paul Currie's performance at the Soho Theatre in London's West End on Saturday.
- Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk discussed ramping up security cooperation in Europe with the leaders of Germany and France, as fears grow that Donald Trump's possible return to the White House might threaten Western solidarity against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
-Large gatherings are banned in Delhi ahead of a threatened farmers' march.
- David Malukas plans to have surgery on his fractured hand suffered while mountain biking out west last weekend.
- Ahead of the Extreme E Season 4 opener, a new team made its last-minute debut; LEGACY MOTOR CLUB IN ASSOCIATION WITH JIMMIE JOHNSON. The new team, led by NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson, consists of rallycross great Travis Pastrana and newcomer Gray Leadbetter.
- Abarth unveiled the 695 75 Anniversario limited edition. Made to commemorate Abarth's 75th anniversary, the special model features a gold scorpion livery at the roof, Abarth decals at the side, and 17-inch gold alloy wheels. Only 1,368 units will be made worldwide.
- Takara Tomy named Akio Tomiyama as its new president effective late June.
- Boxers Jamel Herring and Jackson Jon England will face each other at an April 3rd fight in Australia.
TTFN.
No comments:
Post a Comment