On April 30, the United States Senate passed a bill prohibiting the import of enriched uranium from Russia with a unanimous majority. The next stop for the measure is the White House, where it will await signatures from the U.S. President Joe Biden.  President Biden is anticipated to approve limits on Russian petroleum products, which he has previously shown his …

SSS has sent a notice to over 1,200 businesses throughout the country, requesting payment of over P335 million in overdue payments. Nearly 19,000 workers had their social security benefits compromised by these overdue accounts, according to a statement released Tuesday by the SSS.“The My.SSS Portal, accessible from any smartphone, has made it very easy for our members to verify whether …

Officials said on May 1 that ash from an eruption of a distant Indonesian volcano had reached Malaysia, closing six airports, and that thousands of people had to be evacuated in a hurry while authorities dealt with tsunami worries.This is the second time this month that Mount Ruang has erupted.Authorities ordered the evacuation of 12,000 residents on April 30 after …

An investigation has shown that the same Russian intelligence group responsible for the 2018 Salisbury poisonings was also responsible for two devastating explosions at weapons depots in the Czech Republic. Two workmen were murdered and substantial damage was inflicted by explosives near the eastern Czech hamlet of Vrbetice in 2014, four years before former Russian spy Sergei Skripal was the …

As we enter the mid-year, we can take a look to examine the Philippines’ financial behemoths to study the economic landscape of the Philippines; the country’s opportunity-building potential and fiscal expansion is reflected within the cities that make up this list—known representatives and beacons of progress and wealth.  Metro Manila’s Dominance It is no surprise that the biggest city in …

The 49-year-old captain of a Japan Airlines aircraft from Dallas to Tokyo was claimed to have behaved disruptively and intoxicatedly at his layover hotel, leading to the cancellation of the trip last week. The airline allegedly reported that he kept drinking all night long in the hotel lounge where the staff was staying and then in his room. A hotel …

In response to the ongoing dispute, over 100 Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) locations countrywide have “temporarily closed” as part of a months-long economic boycott. This action comes as Malaysians have become more aware of the current happenings surrounding the Gaza issue. KFC’s Reaction to the Closings QSR Brands, which owns and operates KFC in Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and Cambodia, announced …

The country of Singapore’s premium digital landscape has been increasingly marred by cyber threats as ransomware attacks are plaguing the nation, making them the fifth most targeted in the country of Asia.  Singapore’s esteemed status as a financial and technological hub has not only drawn fans, but made them a seemingly attractive target for cybercriminals and cybercrime in general. With …

As the Southeast Asia semiconductor industry giant, nations are surprised as the country of Taiwan demonstrated a spark of remarkable resilience amidst the myriad of global challenges. During the first quarter of 2024, the nation’s economy had surged astronomically, more so than any of its Southeast Asian counterparts.  Moreover, Taiwan has been strategically investing in artificial intelligence (AI) across several …

The Philippines, already with its set of challenges, has been plagued with a new enemy: the extreme heatwave. Gone are the days where Filipinos had experienced the cold and rainy weather as the heatwave had officially started on March 21, 2024.  As the temperature continues to increase drastically, the country is enduring an exceptionally high heatwave until at least mid-May. …