Let's Do The News! (February 20, 2024)

            

                                                                        

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

- China denies involvement in the use of cyanide at the Bajo de Masinloc. The Chinese Embassy called the allegation baseless and fabricated by the Philippines and urged government agencies to take the maritime issues seriously.

- The Philippines and the United States are conducting their joint air patrol across the West Philippine Sea.

- Chinese residents in Brgy. 313 at Sta. Cruz, Manila, is asking for added protection following the abduction of a Chinese national around the neighborhood.

- Over 70 people affected by food poisoning are recovering at a hospital in Agusan del Sur.

- The Armed Forces of the Philippines said that the offensive strength of the CPP-NPA at northern Luzon has weakened.

- The camp of religious leader Apollo Quiboloy is planning its next move following the Senate's subpoena.

- The widow of the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny, Yulia, vows to continue his work and urges supporters to stand with her.

- The man who piloted the boat in the English Channel, Ibrahima Bah, was found guilty of manslaughter of four migrants who drowned.

- Brazil recalls its ambassador to Israel amid diplomatic tensions following President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's comments likening Gaza to the Holocaust. Israel has effectively banned Lula from visiting the country.

- Alpine will unveil the A290 electric hot hatch this June.

- The Volkswagen ID.7 Tourer was unveiled.

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- The Netflix original stop-motion cartoon Pokemon Concierge was renewed for a second season. New episodes are now in production.

- Former Olympic rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon Jae shared her news about the birth of her child and made a donation to an OB-GYN department at Severance Hospital.

- TEMPEST’s agency Yuehua Entertainment has released an official statement following rumors of member Hwarang surfacing online.

- Past Miss Universe winners are taking a stand for former head Paula Shugart. Shugart eyes legal action against current head Anne Jakrajutatip.

TTFN.