Monday, June 17, 2024

Let's Do The News! (June 17, 2024)

            

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

- The Quezon City government warns residents to be careful due to the "hissing" of cases of dengue and several other diseases this rainy season.

- The AFP calls China's statement of the RORE mission in Ayungin Shoal "misleading" and "deceptive". A certain political analyst says that China is conducting a crackdown in the West Philippine Sea, making arrests on alleged trespassers. The AFP remains tight-lipped on the latest resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal This is despite the Chinese media's statement that the ships of the two countries had a 'collision' this morning.

- An airplane carrying 21 Filipino crew members of MV Tutor, has landed at Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

- The Greek coastguard threw nine migrants to their deaths in the Mediterranean, witnesses say. The nine are among more than 40 people alleged to have died as a result of being forced out of Greek territorial waters, or taken back out to sea after reaching Greek islands, according to reports. The Greek coastguard denies all accusations of illegal activities.

Hamburg police say they have shot a man who threatened officers with an axe, ahead of the Euro 2024 match in the German City.

- Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky says he will offer peace talks if Russia leaves Ukraine. Dozens of countries are committing to Ukraine's territorial integrity.

- Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, has described the introduction of daily "tactical pauses" in military activity in a part of southern Gaza as “unacceptable”.

- Supercars will host a Perth street race this 2026 season. The WA Government approved plans for the Supercars organizers to host a street race in Burswood Park. The new street circuit could attract over 50,000 fans per day.

- Honda and Mitsubishi Corporation announced plans to establish the Altna joint venture for EV businesses, battery leasing, and smart charging.

- An i☆Ris documentary film is coming this September with exclusive interviews from members over six months.

- A new Tokyo Revengers anime and its Fairy Tale shorts are coming soon.

- Masked Rider DEN-O, the 2007 Kamen Rider TV series, is getting a Smart Pachinko game coming this September 2024.

- MOMOLAND member JooE signs with Oneul Entertainment.

- BABYMONSTER announced their July comeback.

- Bryson DeChambeau wins his second US Open title.

- Former major league infielder, coach, and instructor Mike Brumley was killed in a car crash in Mississippi. He was 61. Brumley played for six teams from 1987 to 1995. He most recently served as a minor league coach and instructor for the Atlanta Braves from 2018 to 2022.

- Vloggers Rosmar Tan and Rendon Labador are facing "persona non grata" in Coron, Palawan.

TTFN.

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