FILE PHOTO The Commission on Appointments (CA) has unanimously confirmed the appointments of new government and military officials, including Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea. Aside from Medialdea, the CA also approved on Wednesday the ad interim appointment of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. READ: Defense chief’s appointment OKd by CA panel The … [Read more...] about CA OKs appointments of new gov’t, military execs
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Motor racing-Mercedes have not given up on title defence, says Elliott
BARCELONA (Reuters) - Mercedes have not given up on defending their Formula One constructors' title despite a difficult start to the season, the team's technical director Mike Elliott said on Saturday. The team, who have won the last eight world championships, are third overall after five races and 63 points adrift of leaders Ferrari, with Red Bull second and 57 points … [Read more...] about Motor racing-Mercedes have not given up on title defence, says Elliott
Labor heads for victory in Australia
Labor Party leader Anthony Albanese speaks with reporters after voting in Sydney on Friday (Bloomberg Photo) SYDNEY: Australia’s Labor Party is set to take power for the first time since 2013, as voters booted out Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s conservative coalition in a shift likely to bring greater action on climate change and a national body to fight corruption. Labor … [Read more...] about Labor heads for victory in Australia
Kharkiv digs in against a new Russian assault
Kharkiv, just 50 kilometres from the Russian border, remains under permanent threat of a fresh assault KHARKIV (UKRAINE) - New trenches, concrete blocks, sandbags and numerous checkpoints appear to be everywhere around Kharkiv, which has pushed back one Russian assault on Ukraine's second city, and is preparing to defend against another. A pink stuffed toy marks the … [Read more...] about Kharkiv digs in against a new Russian assault
Malaysia is entering a serious food security conundrum
ARABLE land is defined by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) as land currently used, or potentially capable of being used, to grow seasonal crops. This definition excludes land used for pasturing, tree-farming (or “silviculture”), or for more durable agricultural products such as vineyards, orchards, and coffee and rubber plantations. In turn, … [Read more...] about Malaysia is entering a serious food security conundrum