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  Elon Musk's X set to implement fees for new users' social engagement

  April 16, 2024 8:11 IST

  Elon Musk defended the fee introduction, citing the necessity to tackle spam bots that have plagued the platform. He argued that charging new users for writing access is crucial to reducing fake accounts and automated bots.

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  Why are Japan, Taiwan and other countries in that region prone to frequent earthquakes?

  Explainers | April 04, 2024 11:33 IST

  The recent powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake that struck near Taiwan's Hualien City resulted in significant casualties and infrastructure damage, making it the strongest earthquake to hit the region in decades. While tsunami warnings were issued initially, they were later lifted.

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  Philippines: Six killed, 46 missing after massive landslide strikes gold-mining village

  World | February 07, 2024 15:56 IST

  At least 31 villagers were injured so far and were rescued by army troops, police and volunteers when the landslide hit the mountain village of Masara in Davao de Oro province. Around 27 miners waiting to be driven home in two parked buses are missing.

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  10 killed after landslide buries house in southern Philippines amid heavy rainfall

  World | January 19, 2024 17:50 IST

  At the time of the landslide, people were holding Christian prayers in the house located in a remote village in Monkayo town in Philippines' Davao de Oro province. People living near the village were ordered to evacuate due to fears of more land- and mud-slides due to intermittent rainfall.

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  'Shouldn't harm interests..': China vexed over India-Philippines naval exercises in South China Sea

  World | December 28, 2023 21:06 IST

  Earlier this month, INS Kadmatt visited the Philippines and participated in a maritime exercise in the South China Sea alongside BRP Ramon Alcaraz, an offshore patrol vessel of the Philippine Navy. China has been locked in a tense maritime stand-off with the Philippines over territorial claims.

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  China warns of rocket remnants hitting area within disputed South China Sea

  World | December 26, 2023 17:59 IST

  The unusual payload of the Long March rocket launched on December 15 has sparked speculation that it is a high-altitude satellite that would hold above the Earth at a fixed location, allowing it to peer down continuously at a certain region from its perch.

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  Philippines: Four Christians killed in explosion during Catholic Mass in Marawi city gym

  World | December 03, 2023 11:12 IST

  The incident occurred while the morning Mass was underway in a gymnasium at Marawi State University, causing panic among dozens of worshippers present at the scene and leaving worshippers on the ground. Security checkpoints have been set up in the Marawi city, which is predominantly Muslim.

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  7.5 magnitude earthquake hits Philippines, Tsunami warning issued

  World | December 03, 2023 0:54 IST

  The Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre said that based on the magnitude and location it expected tsunami waves to hit the southern Philippines and parts of Indonesia, Palau and Malaysia.

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  Philippines: World's 'saddest elephant' Mali dies in Manila Zoo after decades of loneliness

  World | November 29, 2023 17:40 IST

  Mali came to the Philippines as a gift from the Sri Lankan government in 1981, when she was 11 months old. After the passing of another elephant Shiva in 1990, Mali remains the sole elephant in the Manila Zoo, becoming a star attraction for children and adults.

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  Philippines: Radio journalist shot dead in home studio during live broadcast

  World | November 06, 2023 10:11 IST

  According to police, the suspect reportedly sought permission to enter the journalist's residence to announce "something important". After the shooting, his wife rushed him to the hospital , where he was declared dead.

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  US reiterates warning to defend Philippines as tensions with China escalate in disputed waters

  World | October 23, 2023 19:52 IST

  In separate incidents, a Chinese coast guard vessel collided with a Philippine supply boat and later a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel was struck by a Chinese maritime militia ship. Beijing and Manila are locked in territorial disputes that escalated with this incident.

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  Tensions flare up at disputed South China Sea again as Philippines and Chinese vessels collide

  World | October 22, 2023 19:51 IST

  A Chinese coast guard vessel collided with a Philippine supply boat and later a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel was struck by a Chinese maritime militia ship. The incident marks the latest flare-up in territorial disputes between China and the Philippines.

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  Another Philippines-China tussle! Manila protests after Chinese ship nearly collides with its vessel

  World | October 06, 2023 18:45 IST

  This incident comes a week after Chinese vessels installed a 300 m-long barrier near the Scarborough Shoal to block Filipino boats and vessels. The Philippines has repeatedly accused Beijing of flouting international law.

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  "We're not looking for trouble but...' Philippines vows to defend waters against Chinese aggression

  World | September 29, 2023 14:36 IST

  While the Philippines committed to defending its territory, China has reiterated its long-standing unsubstantiated claims that the territory is its "inherent territory". Beijing also accused Manila of "trespassing into the waters".

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  Philippines removes 'hazardous' floating barrier installed by China in disputed South China Sea

  World | September 26, 2023 14:21 IST

  Chinese coast guard ships have also blocked Filipino government vessels delivering supplies and personnel to Philippine-occupied shoals in the South China Sea.

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  Philippines accuses China of installing 'floating barrier' in disputed South China Sea

  World | September 24, 2023 15:03 IST

  Filipino fishermen reportedly said that Chinese vessels install floating barriers when they monitor their presence in the disputed area.

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  Philippines: 15 killed after fire breaks out in factory; firefighters delayed due to wrong address

  World | August 31, 2023 13:54 IST

  The firefighters arrived 14 minutes late as the heavy rains caused flooding and traffic jams. The rescue mission was further complicated when the firefighters were given a wrong address.

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  Philippines accuses Chinese ship of firing water cannon on its vessels in South China Sea

  World | August 06, 2023 16:42 IST

  The vessels were escorting boats that were carrying essential supplies like water, fuel and military forces to the Second Thomas Shoal, which were blocked by the Chinese Coast Guard ship.

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  Philippines: At least 42 killed, several missing as floods and landslides ravage country

  World | October 28, 2022 20:09 IST

  According to Naguib Sinarimbo, the interior minister for a five-province Muslim autonomous region governed by former rebels, the majority of the dead were washed away by raging floodwaters and drowned or were struck by debris-filled mudslides.

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  Storm forces school closures, evacuations in Philippines

  World | August 23, 2022 17:37 IST

  A tropical storm lashed the northern Philippines with strong wind and rain Tuesday, injuring at least two people and prompting the president to close schools and government offices in the capital and outlying provinces.