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HEADLINES: ERC expands blackout probe | Jan. 7, 2024

Good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Sunday, January 7, 2024. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer—your Trusted Building Partner. READ: ERC expands blackout probe Get the latest news delivered to your inbox Sign up for The Manila Times […]

XING Mobility Debuts Next Generation Immersion Cooling Battery, the Game Changer for Electric Vehicles & Utility Power

Taiwanese company unveils world-first Cell-to-Pack architecture, high-volume XM25 system, and groundbreaking safety test results TAIPEI, Jan. 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — XING Mobility, a leading provider of advanced EV battery systems, is making waves at CES 2024 with its next-generation Immersion Cooling technology. Founded by veterans of Tesla and Panasonic, XING Mobility has been at the […]

Myanmar rebels claim control of key town near Chinese border

A Myanmar rebel alliance group has gained control of a key town along the country’s volatile northern border with China after weeks of fierce fighting with junta troops, it said in a statement late on Friday. The “Three Brotherhood Alliance”, as the group is known, said it took over Laukkai town after the military’s regional […]

How this ‘mercenary’ start-up scored $100m riding the Ozempic wave

At every turn, it was just within the bleeding edge of medical rules, tangling with drug suppliers and facing stern cautions from regulators. But it worked. The company said it earned more than $100 million from weight loss services over the past 18 months from its operations in Australia, Japan, the United Kingdom and Germany. […]

Hong Guo to fight disbarment, faces sentencing for contempt

Disbarred real estate and immigration lawyer Hong Guo has filed for a review of a recent Law Society of BC panel decision to ban her from the legal profession. Meanwhile, Guo faces the prospect of up to 40 days in jail for contempt of court, with a sentencing hearing date to be determined by a Supreme […]

Another Covid-19 wave in Metro Manila? Fake news, says DOH

THERE is no credible evidence on the claim of a new coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) wave in Metro Manila, said the Department of Health (DOH) on Thursday, January 4, 2024. In a statement, the DOH refuted a message circulating online about the alleged resurgence of Covid-19 in the country’s capital and being attributed to Dr. […]

Gangs Of Cyber World Drained Off Rs 10,300 Cr From India Since April 2021: Govt Body

A sum exceeding Rs 10,300 crore has been fraudulently withdrawn from the country by cybercriminals since April 1, 2021. In a positive development, the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) announced on Wednesday that authorities successfully prevented approximately Rs 1,127 crore from leaving the country. I4C is a body established by the Ministry of Home […]

Unravelling India-Taiwan Diplomatic Incident in the Spectrum of Cognitive Warfare

As the spectre of alleged Chinese interference looms over Taiwan’s upcoming January 2024 elections, its transient influence on India’s diplomatic engagements becomes a focal point. (Image: Shutterstock/Representative) Cognitive warfare transcends mere disinformation, embracing a broader spectrum. The distinction between disinformation and partial truth becomes inconsequential—the presentation’s ability to trigger collective social reactions is paramount The […]

Japan: 1 arrested for stabbing 4 passengers on moving underground train in Tokyo

One of the most popular routes in Tokyo, the Yamanote loop line, saw its train suspended at around 1356 GMT on Wednesday owing to ‘trouble on the train’ at Akihabara station The Metropolitan Police Department is conducting an investigation after apprehending the accused thought to have been carrying the weapon Image Courtesy AP It is […]

Conor McGregor mocks Manny Pacquiao as Floyd Mayweather rematch announcement falls flat

Conor McGregor poked fun at Manny Pacquiao after he shockingly announced a rematch with Floyd Mayweather will take place in 2024. The eight-weight boxing world champion made a special guest appearance during an MMA event at the Saitama Super Arena in Japan on New Year’s Eve. 3 Pacquiao claims he will fight Mayweather again in 2024Credit: RIZIN […]

Health News Roundup: Moderna jumps on Oppenheimer upgrade, 2025 sales growth goal; AstraZeneca, Sanofi RSV infant shots approved in China and more

Following is a summary of current health news briefs. AstraZeneca, Sanofi RSV infant shots approved in China AstraZeneca said on Tuesday that its respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) immunization for infants developed with Sanofi has got approval in China. The drug makers co-developed the RSV shot for infants and toddlers called Beyfortus, which has already been […]

Nostradamus prediction for 2024 comes true within hours of new year

One of French astrologer Nostradamus’ predictions for 2024 came to fruition within hours of the clock striking midnight on Monday. Before his death in 1566, Nostradamus made a number of predictions about the future — many of which have come to pass. He’s been credited with predicting Adolf Hitler’s rise to power, the assassination of […]

Ramaswamy, Haley hit campaign trail ahead of Iowa caucuses

7h ago / 1:52 AM UTC DeSantis shrugs off question about whether Iowa will decide GOP race DeSantis shrugged off the idea that victory in Iowa is the only pathway for his campaign’s long-term success in an interview with Fox News’ Laura Ingraham this evening. “This is a race to get the majority of the […]

Hamas says senior leader killed in attack in southern Beirut

CNN  —  Hamas said Tuesday that one of its senior leaders has been killed in an attack in the south of the Lebanese capital Beirut, raising fears of a potential escalation in fighting in the region. Hamas media outlet Al Aqsa TV said Saleh Al-Arouri, deputy head of the political bureau of Hamas, was “martyred […]

Israel to dispute genocide charges at International Court of Justice next week

Open this photo in gallery: Smoke billows over the southern Gaza strip during Israeli bombings on Jan. 2.-/Getty Images The International Court of Justice has agreed to hold a hearing next week to discuss South Africa’s request for an urgent ruling on genocide charges against Israel for its military offensive on Gaza. Israel announced on […]

Japan plane crash: a visual guide to the Tokyo airport accident

All 379 passengers and crew on a Japan Airlines plane have made a miraculous escape after the jet hit another aircraft when landing at Haneda airport in Tokyo and hurtled down the runway in flames. The evacuation of the twin-engine airliner has been praised as an extraordinary success, although the Japanese coastguard was mourning the […]

Airwallex loses three executives heading into 2024

Jan 2, 2024 – 4.05pm Three Airwallex executives have quit the fast-growing payments group in the past fortnight, including its most senior Australian public relations officer, who resigned three days after The Australian Financial Review sent the company questions about historic issues with compliance systems. Airwallex Australia general manager Luke Latham announced the changes in […]

Tragic tales of businesses across Cornwall that we lost in 2023

The landscape of businesses across Cornwall has been significantly altered in recent times, with closures becoming an unfortunate reality for many in 2023. From Lakeland closing just days into the year to huge losses of adored pubs, cafés and the nationwide closure of Wilko stores – it’s been a sad reality for our high streets. […]

HYPERLIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND FANTASTIC GOLDEN RAISE RM50,000 TO SUPPORT YAYASAN NUR JAUHAR’S CHARITY MISSION

KOTA KINABALU, Malaysia, Jan. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — HyperLive Entertainment and Fantastic Golden proudly announce the successful raising of RM50,000 in support of Yayasan Nur Jauhar’s charitable mission. The funds were garnered through the “A Night of Giving” Charity Gala Dinner, a highlight of the HyperLive Festival Malaysia, held at the esteemed Sabah International Convention […]