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Icelandic actor and strongman Hafthor Bjornsson set a world record for the deadlift on Saturday. wHe lifted 1,104 pounds (501 kg) at Thor’s Power Gym in Iceland. Bjornsson, is best known for his portrayal of Ser Gregor “The Mountain” Clegane on the popular HBO series Game of Thrones. He broke the record previously held by Briton Eddie Hall who in 2016 became the first man to lift 500 kg. The event was also streamed live on ESPN here and Bjornsson, 31, lifted the barbell that was bending and straining under the weights. He held it for two seconds before letting go and roaring in delight. Bjornsson, who is six feet and nine inches tall, won the World’s Strongest Man competition in 2018. “The Mountain” Hafthor Bjornsson Deadlifts 1,104 Pounds ... » Learn More about Actor Hafthor Bjornsson Deadlifts 501 Kg Setting World Record

President Rodrigo Duterte kicked off on Friday night the distribution of projects to villages in Cagayan de Oro province that the government said had been freed from the communist insurgency. But along with his assurance of funding was a direct order for the police and military to “kill” and “finish off” members of the New People’s Army (NPA) — and “don’t mind human rights.’’ Tapping a P16-billion budget, the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-Elcac), with Duterte as its chair, is giving P20 million each to 822 villages nationwide that are said to have been cleared of rebel presence or influence. According to National Security Adviser and NTF-Elcac vice chair Hermogenes Esperon Jr., the President will be going to the regions—starting in Northern Mindanao on Friday—“to see to it that socioeconomic developments are brought to the barangays.” ‘In the public minds’ In Northern Mindanao (Region 10) alone, Esperon said, government forces had dismantled ... » Learn More about Ushering in local projects, Duterte gives ‘kill’ order vs communist rebels

Angelica Panganiban (left) with John Prats Angelica Panganiban, who hosts a vlog called “Ask Angelica,” said she doesn’t mind getting asked for love advice by anyone, but she draws the line at giving advice to an ex-beau’s current girlfriend. “Never! Ano siya sinuswerte? I will let her fix her own problems. She should figure that out on her own. I’d rather that she doesn’t include me in the picture,” said Angelica as a quick reply to a hypothetical question from reporters. She added that one girlfriend of an ex had been outrageously brave enough to seek her advice, “but this was after they’ve already split up. She asked me how I was able to move on,” Angelica recalled. “In fairness to this person, I didn’t have any problem with her before. I’ve long been out of the picture when she dated my ex. She just thought of reaching out to me. To be honest, this weirded me out. But if she’s already an ex-girlfriend, I guess it’s OK.” When it comes to seeking help in handling her own ... » Learn More about Dispensing advice to former beaus’ girlfriends a big no-no for Angelica

Trận đấu mở màn mùa giải mới ở AFC Cup 2020 của Than Quảng Ninh với Bali United nhiều khó khăn và thử thách vào lúc 18h30 hôm nay. Vòng bảng AFC Cup 2020: Thứ 3, 18h30 – 11/02/2020. Link trực tiếp: Tại đây Ở lượt trận đầu tiên của bảng G, Than Quảng Ninh có chuyến làm khách trên sân của đương kim vô địch giải VĐQG Indonesia. Đây cũng được dự đoán là trận cầu đinh của bảng này. Đây được dự đoán là 1 chuyến hành quân đầy bão táp với đoàn quân của HLV Phan Thanh Hùng. Đội bóng Bali United đang sở hữu một đội hình chất lượng gồm nhiều hảo thủ nằm trong danh sách của đội tuyển quốc gia. Ảnh: bongdanet.vn Bên cạnh đó, sân nhà Kapten I Wayan luôn là điểm tựa vững chắc cho các cầu thủ với sự sôi động và cuồng nhiệt của các cổ động viên nhà. Một điểm khá phấn khởi là đây cũng là nơi mà Đội tuyển Việt Nam đã đánh bại Indonesia tại vòng loại World Cup 2022 hồi tháng 10/2019. Tuy nhiên, với sự chuẩn bị chu đáo và bổ sung những gương mặt chất lượng trong đội ... » Learn More about Bali United vs Than Quảng Ninh: Vòng bảng AFC Cup 2020 – 18h30 ngày 11/2 – Tham vọng của đội bóng đất mỏ

Bangkok – Several areas in Bangkok recorded unhealthy air quality since this morning, January 15th, as PM2.5 dust particles have returned and amounted between 62 to 116 micrograms per cubic meter over the past 24 hours. The Pollution Control Department announced a real-time air quality index on its website that air quality in all 11 areas of the capital is affecting health, with the highest PM2.5 level between 90 to 116 µg/m3 in Prawet District, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangna District, Chom Thong District, Nong Khaem District, Thung Khru District, Khlong Toei District, Bang Bon District, Thawi Watthana District, Don Mueng District, and Prakanong District. Locals are advised to reduce outdoor activities, close their windows to avoid dirty outdoor air, and use protective gear. According to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) spokesperson, Pongsakorn Kwanmuang, more PM2.5 dust accumulation will occur until this Sunday, January 17th. This is due to hovering wind ... » Learn More about Eleven districts in Bangkok and Pattaya City reach “unhealthy levels” of air pollution today due to PM2.5 dust particles

The Tourism Council of Thailand, reports that Thailand is expected to see a less than 5% increase in overall foreign tourist arrivals this year. Above all due to a global economic slowdown, intensifying competition and a strong baht. Thailand welcomed a record 39.7 million foreign tourists last year, but missed a target of 40 million. Especially due to the very strong baht, Chairat Triratanajaraspon, president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, told Reuters. “The number of tourists is still rising, but not much. We used to see more than 10% growth earlier, but this year we expect less than 5%,” he said. Tourism is a key driver of the Thai economy, but the strength of the currency has cut tourists’ purchasing power , particularly of those from China, the country’s biggest source of visitors, Mr Chairat said. The council predicts the number of Chinese tourists this year to be around last year’s 11 million, as more Chinese holidaymakers are travelling to other countries in ... » Learn More about Thailand’s Tourism Council Predicts 5% Increase in Tourists Numbers

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Health (DOH) said on Saturday that it had been receiving reports of a rise in COVID-19 admissions at various hospitals and urged the public to continue strict compliance with health protocols to prevent more infections. Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire said the DOH would call hospital chiefs and its regional directors to a meeting to determine the causes of the growing number of patients and what could be done about it. “Nothing is uncontrollable at this point. We are trying to manage it, actually,” Vergeire said during Saturday’s Laging Handa briefing. The health official did not say where the hospital admissions were reported. Vergeire said that with the “marked increase” in cases, the public must do its part by following health protocols and staying at home as much as they could. “If we are unable to control this, the [health-care] system might be overwhelmed,” she said. Vergeire said the rise in the number of ... » Learn More about DOH sets hospital meet as new COVID-19 cases top 3,000 again

MANILA, Philippines — Quezon City is eyeing to vaccinate 1.6 million residents against Covid-19 in six to eight months once the vaccine doses become available. “We can inoculate 1,600,000 people in 6 to 8 months. Ideally, that is the target. We will do our very best but definitely, we can do that once the vaccine arrives,”Joseph Juico, co- chair of the city’s Covid-19 Task Force, said in a press conference. “We will make sure that Quezon City will be ready to take on the challenge,” he added. Juico said they are targeting to open the 24 vaccine sites for eight hours a day. Mary Altaffer/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo In the same press briefing, Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said the vaccination sites were already approved by the Department of Health (DOH). “We have secured 24 vaccination sites. At the moment, these sites were approved by DOH. And these are the ones with sure staff and personnel available,” Belmonte said, partly in Filipino. The religious ... » Learn More about QC eyeing to vaccinate 1.6-M residents in 6 to 8 months

Abbey Road Studios managing director Isabel Garvey poses for a portrait at the famous music recording studios in London, Britain March 4, 2021. Image: Reuters/Dylan Martinez LONDON — Abbey Road Studios is opening its doors to women, hoping to inspire future generations of female artists, producers and engineers with a week-long festival of workshops. The famed London recording studios launched its “Equalise” program on International Women’s Day 2020. This year’s edition is online, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with participants offered classes on technical know-how, interactions with other music makers and guidance from industry leaders virtually. “Five percent of music producers and engineers are women, which is abominably low,” Abbey Road Studios’ managing director, Isabel Garvey, told Reuters in the venue’s Studio Three, where Pink Floyd’s “The Dark Side of the Moon” and Amy Winehouse’s final tracks were recorded. “This program that we’re running is shining a light on all ... » Learn More about Women wanted: Abbey Road Studios tackle industry imbalance

SINGAPORE - Monday (March 8) is International Women's Day and The Straits Times speaks to several national athletes to discover who inspires them and why. Here is what they said. Debbie Soh, 22, artistic swimming "I look up to Natalia Ischenko from Russia because of how great her technical skills were in artistic swimming. It was also very inspiring to see that she could take a break from the sport to give birth, and even came back with an extremely lean athletic physique. I'm also inspired by Jacqueline Simoneau from Canada as she is always bubbly and lively in and out of the pool, and seems to have a very good work-life-school balance." Jen Goh, 25, golf "Lorena Ochoa, former world No. 1 in women's golf. Not only was she a trailblazer, paving the way for female golfers around the world to overcome the odds, she was also an incredibly positive role model off the course- sincere, affable and always thinking of the less fortunate." Yeo Jia Min, 22, badminton "Naomi ... » Learn More about International Women’s Day: Singapore athletes share their sporting inspirations