WASHINGTON: Iran denied on Tuesday (Jul 16) that it was willing to negotiate over its ballistic missile programme, contradicting the chief US diplomat and appearing to undercut President Donald Trump's statement that Washington had made progress on its disputes with Tehran.Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Iran had signalled it was ready to negotiate about its ballistic missiles during a White House Cabinet meeting at which Trump said: "We'll see what happens. But a lot of progress has been made."Pompeo appeared to be reacting to a comment by Iran's foreign minister that Tehran would discuss its missile programme after Washington stopped arming allies the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, something the United States is unlikely to do.His assessment drew a quick denial from the spokesman for Iran's mission to the United Nations, who posted on Twitter: "Iran's missiles ... are absolutely and under no condition negotiable with anyone or any country, period."The exchanges came … [Read more...] about Iran denies its missile programme is up for negotiation
President Halimah to honour ‘behind-the-scenes’ workers
A new initiative will be launched to show appreciation to workers who have toiled quietly to contribute to Singapore's growth, President Halimah Yacob said yesterday. "The idea is there are a lot of workers doing a lot of work behind the scenes and people don't see them, people don't know about them, but they are quietly contributing strongly to Singapore and Singaporeans' welfare," she told media at the Istana. "I would like to... embrace our workers, give them the support, give them appreciation, because Singapore's growth and development is possible only because our workers... have contributed to it significantly." Madam Halimah, who had been with the labour movement for some 30 years, has been meeting workers in the healthcare, transport and social work sectors since becoming president in 2017. The initiative will be an expansion of the sessions, she said. Madam Halimah announced this after a dialogue at the Istana with union leaders from the industrial unions as well as National … [Read more...] about President Halimah to honour ‘behind-the-scenes’ workers
Mayor Isko nag-ikot sa Maynila dahil sa banta ng bagyong Falcon
MAYNILA—Nag-ikot Martes ng gabi sa ilang parte ng Maynila si Mayor Isko Moreno dahil sa banta ng bagyong Falcon. Inanunsiyo rin ng alkalde sa Facebook ang pagkansela ng klase sa preschool at elementarya sa mga pribado at pampublikong paaralan ng lungsod. "Medyo malakas ang hangin sa labas at may pag-ulan... pero so far, so good," aniya. Ayon kay Moreno, magbibigay siya ulit ng update ukol sa masamang panahon. Bisitahin ang Patrol.PH para sa iba pang mga balita. … [Read more...] about Mayor Isko nag-ikot sa Maynila dahil sa banta ng bagyong Falcon
Tropical storm Falcon makes landfall over Gattaran, Cagayan
MANILA—Tropical storm Falcon made landfall over Gattaran, Cagayan at 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, state weather bureau PAGASA said. Falcon is currently packing maximum sustained winds of 65 kilometers per hour (kph), with gusts of up to 80 kph. Tropical cyclone warning signals remain hoisted over the following areas: Signal no. 2 -Babuyan Group of Islands Signal no. 1 -Abra PAGASA said moderate to heavy rains will be experienced over northern Luzon. Residents in these areas were warned of possible flooding and landslides. … [Read more...] about Tropical storm Falcon makes landfall over Gattaran, Cagayan
Lalaki napatay ng pinsan dahil sa pagtatalo sa pagtanim ng puno
ILOCOS NORTE—Patay ang isang lalaki matapos hampasin ng tubo ng kaniyang pinsan sa Barangay Caparispisan, Pagudpud, Ilocos Norte Linggo ng umaga. Kinilala ang biktima na si Donald Duquez, 33 anyos. Arestado ang kaniyang pinsan na si Arnel Roberto, 34 anyos. Base sa imbestigasyon ng pulisya, biglang pinalo ng suspek ang biktima sa leeg nito habang nakikipag-usap ito sa kaniyang mga kaanak. Nakauwi pa si Duquez sa kaniyang tahanan pero binawian ng buhay matapos ang ilang oras. Bago ang insidente, nag-inuman ang magpinsan at nagkasagutan kung sino umano sa kanila ang mas magaling magtanim ng puno ng Agoho. Tumangging magbigay ng pahayag si Roberto na nasampahan na ng kasong homicide.—Ulat ni Grace Alba, ABS-CBN News Bisitahin ang Patrol.PH para sa iba pang mga balita. … [Read more...] about Lalaki napatay ng pinsan dahil sa pagtatalo sa pagtanim ng puno