ICC Drug War Probe Philippines

Philippine Government Challenges International Criminal Court’s Drug War Investigation The Philippine government’s appeal to the International Criminal Court (ICC) to resume its investigation into the country’s war on drugs has garnered mixed reactions from various stakeholders. While some officials have welcomed the move, others have expressed concern over the potential consequences. On March 14, 2023,…

Turkey earthquake: Death toll could increase eight-fold, WHO says

Turkey earthquake: Death toll could increase eight-fold, WHO says

The death toll from a strong earthquake in south-eastern Turkey, near Syria’s border, could rise eight-fold, the World Health Organisation has warned.카지노사이트 The toll, which currently stands at more than 3,400 people, has increased rapidly since the first earthquake struck early on Monday morning. About 12 hours later, a second powerful tremor hit further north….

WMO releases ‘tell-tale signs’ of extreme weather conditions around the world

WMO releases ‘tell-tale signs’ of extreme weather conditions around the world

The clear need to do much more to cut greenhouse gas emissions was again underscored throughout events in 2022, said the UN weather agency, advocating for strengthened climate change adaptation, including universal access to early warnings.카지노사이트 “This year we have faced several dramatic weather disasters which claimed far too many lives and livelihoods and undermined…

World economy to grow 3.1% this year, down from 5.9% : OECD

World economy to grow 3.1% this year, down from 5.9% : OECD

Hobbled by high interest rates, punishing inflation and Russia’s war against Ukraine, the world economy is expected to eke out only modest growth this year and to expand even more tepidly in 2023.카지노사이트 That was the sobering forecast issued Tuesday by the Paris-based Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. In the OECD’s estimation, the world…

Leyte rice is world’s 3rd best; other provinces can aspire too

Leyte rice is world’s 3rd best; other provinces can aspire too

Leyte-made Renucci Rice is the world’s third best. Although a last-minute entry in the World Rice Conference in Makati, November 2019, it beat 27 other varieties in appearance, texture, moisture, aroma and grain length. Only perennial winners Vietnam and Thailand, preparing two years, bested it. Renucci Rice’s win is the first for the Philippines.카지노사이트 The…

Unsettled Lives in a Troubled World

Unsettled Lives in a Troubled World

**NEW YORK, Sep 14 2022 (IPS) **- Cross-continent vacations seem to be the norm once again with the lessening of COVID-19 while new cities are being built with skyscraping $4M condos shooting up in a matter of months, and just-out-of-University millennials launching into their careers with minimum start-off salaries of $75K.카지노사이트 Sounds pretty good. Those…