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Russia Eyes Mid-July Start for Commercial Logistics Hub at Syrian Port, Officials Say
Russia hopes by mid-July to have a commercial logistics hub up and running in one of two berths at the naval base it leases in the Syrian port of Tartus, while keeping a military presence at the other, Syrian officials told Reuters. The hub will…
Quadient UK Open Locker Network Surpasses 3,000 Locations Nationwide
The milestone expands Quadient's network, providing consumers, retailers, service providers and carriers with greater flexibility and advancing first and last mile logistics Quadient (Euronext Paris: QDT), a global automation platform powering…
The Strategic Importance Of Pakistan's Gwadar Port For China
Gwadar is viewed as a critical pearl in China's maritime strategy as it would give a permanent logistical footprint near an important choke point -- the Strait of Hormuz and the oil rich Persian Gulf, explains Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).
The Swiss Labor Market Is in Such Bad Shape
'Unemployment figures are above average,' says an expert. Robert Schlesinger/dpa-Zentralbild/dpa Mass layoffs are causing uncertainty. An expert analyzes the trend, explains the main reasons for the job cuts, and highlights which professions remain…
Spider-Man: Brand New Day' takes over LRT-1, LRT-2 ahead of premiere
Metro Manila commuters can now spot “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” on their daily commute as trains on the Light Rail Transit's LRT-1 and LRT-2 lines have been wrapped with promotional artwork for the upcoming Marvel film. The themed…
Former emir of Qatar, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, dies at 74
DUBAI — Qatar's former emir, who revolutionized Qatar out of its Bedouin background to a regional powerhouse, has died at the age of 74, the nation's Amiri Diwan, its top government body, said on Sunday. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani…
PAL to order 15 Boeing 787-10 and nine Airbus A350-1000
PARIS/MANILA — Philippine Airlines (PAL) is poised to order 15 Boeing BA.N787-10 aircraft and nine Airbus AIR.PA A350-1000 jets, marking its first Boeing purchase in almost 20 years, industry sources said on Friday. The orders are expected…
From Wimbledon to Bad Bunny: Alex Eala fangirls over Puerto Rican star in Sweden
Tennis sensation Alex Eala was spotted fangirling over rapper-artist Bad Bunny at his concert in Stockholm, Sweden, following her historic Wimbledon run. The 21-year-old athlete shared a clip of her encounter with the Puerto Rican artist during his…
Auto No rollback of E20 petrol, no selling pure petrol: Govt
Government claims 20 per cent blending of ethanol with petrol leads to 3-5 per cent lower mileage in vehicles than conventional petrol, but said the blend offers a significantly higher octane rating, superior anti-knock properties, faster…
Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to suspend shipping in Sea of Azov
Russia has been forced to suspend shipping in the Sea of Azov after 90 vessels were targeted by Ukrainian drones in less than a week. Ukraine's drone forces chief, Robert Brovdi, said on Sunday that his units had hit 10 tankers and four ferries…
Before the First Switch Goes Dark
Most people imagine that the beginning of a crisis announces itself with unmistakable spectacle. We picture fighter aircraft crossing national borders, emergency broadcasts interrupting television programs or financial markets collapsing within a…
Nuncio, cardinal make low-key visit to Marawi prelature
Papal nuncio Archbishop Charles Brown made a low-key visit to the Prelature of Marawi on Friday, bringing hope to a local church still unable to return home nine years after the siege destroyed its cathedral and forced its clergy into exile. Brown…
Is this really all for me?': Alex Eala stunned by hero's welcome after historic Wimbledon run
Tennis sensation Alex Eala expressed surprise at the warm homecoming she received after her historic Wimbledon run. The 21-year-old athlete landed in the Philippines on Sunday, July 12, after concluding her stellar Round-of-16 campaign on the grand…
Inventory Replenishment Could Fuel The Next Major CrudeOil Bull Market
The global oil market may be entering a new phase where the primary price driver is not supply disruption, but the urgent need to rebuild depleted strategic and commercial inventories. Governments, refiners, and traders around the world face…
Walang totoong order': Pinoy develops fake shopping app to help users avoid impulse purchases
A Filipino developed a “fake” shopping platform for impulsive buyers to help curb their spending. Threads user Reymark Jarvs (@rmjarvs) shared that he developed PeykMart, a “fake shopping app” designed for impulsive…
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