MANILA, Philippines — The low-pressure area (LPA) east of the country expected to develop into a tropical cyclone may enter the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) by the weekend, state meteorologists said Monday afternoon. Latest weather forecasts from the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) showed that the LPA, currently located 1,636 kilometers east of Mindanao, may develop into a tropical cyclone in the next 24 to 36 hours. It would still have no effect on the country as it is still very far from the landmass. However, Pagasa said that based on the global spectral model on wind directions, the LPA may move near the eastern side of the country, bringing rains over Mindanao, and other parts of Eastern Visayas. As of now, Pagasa sees a possible recurve scenario, or the cyclone moving back east toward the Pacific Ocean after it enters the PAR. “Hindi rin natin niru-rule out na posibleng within 36 or 24 hours or less ay ... » Learn More about Pagasa: If LPA develops into storm, it may enter PAR by weekend
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The iPhone XS price in 2021
Are you looking for the iPhone XS price and the cost of other previous models? You’re not alone, as more people are buying secondhand devices during the pandemic. Apple fans can check out a list of refurbished gadgets with significant discounts. You’ll find iPhone XS and XS Max along with other Apple goodies at lower prices. Before you buy an iPhone XS, you should check out its features. Check its original price and its much lower refurbished price this year. If you have the iPhone 12 already, getting this older model might not be a good decision. Otherwise, this is a great time to get an Apple smartphone for much cheaper! Most people know Apple products for their super high prices, so they grab Android phones instead. Thankfully, you can buy secondhand phones from their website. As you’ll soon find out, the iPhone XS beats the latest models in some ways. You could get an iPhone that’s like the iPhone 12, but for much less! Isn’t the iPhone XS a previous model? The Apple ... » Learn More about The iPhone XS price in 2021
Russian prison threatens to force feed hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny: allies
MOSCOW (Reuters) - Staff at the Russian prison holding hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny are threatening to force feed him, his allies said on Monday, warning he had lost 15 kg since he arrived at the facility last month. Navalny, 44, a prominent opponent of Russian President Vladimir Putin, announced a hunger strike at the end of March in protest at what he said was the refusal of prison authorities to treat him properly for acute back and leg pain. They say they have offered him proper treatment, but that he has refused it, insisting that he wants to be treated by a doctor of his choice from outside the facility, a request they have declined. Navalny, whom the West says has been wrongly jailed and should be freed, was moved to a prison clinic earlier this month after complaining of a high temperature and a bad cough. On Monday, his Twitter account, which his allies use to provide updates based on information from his lawyers who regularly visit him, said he ... » Learn More about Russian prison threatens to force feed hunger-striking Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny: allies
A man of many talents: Prince Philip’s passion as a painter
It is no surprise that the late Prince Philip, who passed away just two months short of his 100th birthday, was the subject of numerous portraits by artists and photographers of the past decades. In fact, his retirement from public engagements in 2017 was marked with a portrait painted by Austrian artist Ralph Heimans. But did you know that he was a painter too? One of his most well-known paintings is an informal portrait of the queen enjoying her breakfast while reading the newspaper in the dining room at Windsor Castle. Painted in 1965, this artwork was featured in The Royal Portrait: Image And Impact book published in 2010. The couple has celebrated more than 73 years of marriage - the longest of any British monarch. Another painting by Prince Philip, of his friend English artist Edward Seago (1910-1974), was shown together with Seago’s portrait of the prince working with oil paints, at the Portrait Of The Artist exhibition at Buckingham Palace in 2016. Prince ... » Learn More about A man of many talents: Prince Philip’s passion as a painter
Bavarian leader joins race to run as German chancellor candidate
BERLIN (Reuters) -Bavarian premier Markus Soeder put himself forward on Sunday to run as the conservative candidate for German chancellor in a September election and said he would settle the question soon and amicably with his rival, the Christian Democrat (CDU) chief. Pressure is mounting for a swift decision on whether Soeder, leader of the Christian Social Union (CSU), or the CDU's Armin Laschet should stand for the two-party bloc in the Sept. 26 election, making them the candidate to succeed Angela Merkel. "Markus Soeder and I had a long conversation before today. We declared our willingness to run for the chancellorship," CDU leader Armin Laschet told a joint news conference. Laschet lags Soeder in opinion polls but, as leader of the larger CDU, effectively has first refusal and enjoys the support of some powerful state premiers. With September elections nearing, conservatives are pressing for a decision on the candidacy to end speculation which is highlighting divisions. ... » Learn More about Bavarian leader joins race to run as German chancellor candidate
German CDU backs Laschet to succeed Merkel as chancellor
BERLIN (Reuters) -Germany's Christian Democrats (CDU) backed party chairman Armin Laschet on Monday to run for chancellor at a September election, and asked him to speak to his Bavarian rival to agree a single candidate for their conservative bloc quickly. Laschet said he would contact rival Markus Soeder, who lead's the CDU's Bavarian sister party, the Christian Social Union (CSU), later on Monday to settle on a candidate to succeed Chancellor Angela Merkel "very soon". After months of speculation, the candidacy question came to a head on Sunday when Soeder, Bavarian premier, put himself forward. Pressure is mounting for a swift decision on who should stand for the two-party bloc as the candidate to succeed Merkel, who has ruled out standing for a fifth term. "There is broad support for Armin Laschet as candidate for chancellor from CDU and CSU," CDU Secretary General Paul Ziemiak told a joint news conference with Laschet after a meeting of CDU party leaders. As the larger ... » Learn More about German CDU backs Laschet to succeed Merkel as chancellor
Tourism Minister optimistic high season will see 10 million domestic trips a month
The Tourism and Sports Minister is aiming to see domestic tourists undertake 10 million trips a month during the forthcoming high season. Phiphat Ratchakitprakarn is hopeful the stimulus measures approved by Cabinet will boost tourism numbers and help off-set some of the economic devastation caused by the closure of Thailand’s borders. Domestic tourism first began to pick up in May, while the country was still in partial lockdown, with over 500,000 trips taken that month. In June, that figure jumped to over 3 million, then 7.4 million in July and 8.4 million in August. Although September recorded 8.5 domestic trips, there is still some way to go to achieve the government’s objective of 10 million. However, Phiphat is optimistic, expecting an increase in numbers during the last 2 months of the year. A number of financial packages have been approved by the government, with the aim of providing some much-needed security for tourism operators. The allocation of soft loans has been ... » Learn More about Tourism Minister optimistic high season will see 10 million domestic trips a month