Day: July 9, 2024

Hot, Hazy Weather Expected Today

Weather inshore until 6:00 pm on Tuesday will be hazy at places at first becomes hot to very hot daytime with some clouds, the Department of Meteorology said in its daily weather report.

Offshore, it will be hazy with scattered clouds at times, the r…

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EU Official: Ukraine Needs Air Defence Now

EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borrell said that Ukraine needs air defence now, following the large-scale Russian missile attack on various cities across Ukraine, including the capital, Kyiv.

“Russia keeps ruthle…

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Japan’s May Current Account Surplus Hits Record High

Japan’s Finance Ministry said that the country’s current account surplus for May hit a record high for that month.

The surplus stood at 2.85 trillion yen, or 17.7 billion dollars. That’s up more than 41 percent on year and the highest for May since 1…

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4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Southwest Peru

An earthquake measuring 4.5 magnitude on the Richter scale struck Tuesday southwest Peru.

The US Geological Survey (USGS) said that the earthquake occurred 65 km from Atiquipa District, at a depth of 32 km.

There have been no reports of casualties o…

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Oil Prices Drop to a Week Low

Oil prices declined by about one percent at the close of today’s trading session, marking their lowest level in a week.

Brent crude futures fell by 79 cents, or 0.9 percent, settling at $85.75 per barrel. Similarly, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crud…

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