Foreign
AI used to get to 'pure' Lennon voice for ‘final Beatles record’
June 15, 2023, 1:52 pm
ISTANBUL – Artificial intelligence (AI) was used to help create "the final Beatles record,” set for release later this year, said legendary musician and former Beatle Paul McCartney. “When we came to make what will be the last Beatles record, it was a demo that John (Lennon) had, that we… Read More
Number of displaced kids at 43.3 million worldwide: UNICEF
June 15, 2023, 1:41 pm
TORONTO – The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) reported Wednesday the number of displaced children worldwide hit 43.3 million at the end of last year. “For more than a decade, the number of children forced to flee their homes has risen at an alarming rate, and our global capacity to… Read More
Guilin: Exploring the ‘best scenery under the heavens’
June 14, 2023, 7:55 pm
GUILIN, China – There is an old Chinese saying that speaks about the “best scenery under heaven” that no other landscape on Earth could equal in beauty. And no, it’s not the Swiss Alps, the Grand Canyon, or the fjords of Norway. It is in China and, no, it is not the Great Wall. The title… Read More
Filipino ASEAN exec: MSMEs to benefit from RCEP agreement
June 14, 2023, 7:17 pm
HUANGSHAN CITY, China – Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) deputy secretary general Anna Reboniol said micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) will benefit from the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) agreement, particularly with government support. "That is one of… Read More
Trump pleads not guilty to classified documents charges
June 14, 2023, 5:43 pm
WASHINGTON – Former US President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Tuesday to 37 counts brought by federal prosecutors related to his alleged retention of classified government records after he left office. As expected, Trump entered his not guilty plea at the federal courthouse in Miami, Florida.… Read More
UN to Myanmar: Restore humanitarian access to cyclone-hit areas
June 14, 2023, 3:06 pm
GENEVA – The United Nations on Tuesday urged Myanmar's government to restore humanitarian access to the cyclone-hit country, accusing authorities of paralyzing the life-saving assistance. "We urge the State Administration Council to reconsider this decision and reinstate the initial approval for… Read More
Biden reschedules meeting with NATO chief due to root canal
June 13, 2023, 7:25 pm
WASHINGTON – US President Joe Biden on Monday rescheduled a sit-down with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg after undergoing a multi-day root canal. The meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday alongside a White House reception for senior diplomats. “The President’s bilateral meeting… Read More
ASEAN-China media reps turn to digitalization to fight fake news
June 13, 2023, 3:12 pm
WENZHOU CITY, China – Philippine delegates to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-China Media Cooperation Forum vowed to use digital transformation to combat misinformation and fake news and to promote understanding and cooperation. Luis A. Morente, director of the News and… Read More
Global spending on nuclear weapons hits $82.9B: report
June 12, 2023, 9:08 pm
GENEVA – The global spending on nuclear weapons increased to USD82.9 billion on 12,500 nuclear weapons in 2022 as nine nuclear-armed states continued to modernize and expand their arsenals, according to a report released on Monday. The findings of the report -- Wasted: 2022 Global Nuclear… Read More
PH embassy in Türkiye marks 125th Independence Day
June 12, 2023, 8:17 pm
ANKARA – The Philippine Embassy in Türkiye on Monday marked the island nation's 125th Independence Day. "Today is not just the 125th anniversary of our independence day. Today is a reminder to us how far we all have come both in the Philippines and in Türkiye," acting chief of mission Juan E.… Read More
ASEAN news exchange program revival pushed in China media forum
June 12, 2023, 6:37 pm Updated on June 13, 2023, 11:54 am
WENZHOU CITY, China – The head of the Philippine delegation to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-China Media Cooperation Forum in this historical city has underscored the need for the reactivation of ASEAN News Exchange to jibe with the effort to strengthen connectivity and… Read More
Child labor still prevalent in world’s poorest countries
June 12, 2023, 1:53 pm
ANKARA – Globally, nearly one in 10 children works as a "child laborer," while in the least developed countries, this ratio corresponds to more than one in five children. According to information compiled by Anadolu from the International Labor Organization (ILO) and UNICEF on the occasion of… Read More
Turkish artist designs 'The Last Supper' watch for Pope Francis
June 12, 2023, 1:33 pm
ISTANBUL – Using the micro-art technique, a Turkish artist has designed a watch for Pope depicting Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper. Murat Ucar, an academician at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, creates paintings, sculptures, and reliefs on various objects such as watches, jewelry, prayer… Read More
UK records hottest day of the year so far
June 12, 2023, 12:54 pm
LONDON – The UK saw its hottest day of the year so far on Saturday, with temperatures soaring to 32.2 C (90 F) in Chertsey, according to the country’s meteorological agency. In Scotland, the year's highest temperature was recorded in the Auchincruive region with 25.3 C and 25.3 C in the city… Read More
Pope Francis doing well after surgery: Vatican
June 11, 2023, 1:20 pm
ROME – Pope Francis is “doing well” after undergoing surgery earlier this week, the Vatican said on Saturday. On medical advice, the pope will pray the Sunday Angelus “in private, joining spiritually, with affection and gratitude, all the believers who will want to accompany him, wherever… Read More
Canada's unemployment rate rises to 5.2% in May
June 10, 2023, 4:51 pm
ISTANBUL – Canada's unemployment rate rose to 5.2 percent in May, marking a 0.2 percentage point increase from the previous month. This is the first uptick in nine months, as reported by the country's statistical body on Friday. The country's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 5 percent for… Read More
COP28, EC heads reaffirm commitment to deliver on ‘ambitions’
June 10, 2023, 3:47 pm
BRUSSELS – Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and COP28 president-designate, recently met with Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission (EC), and reaffirmed their commitment to work together to facilitate the “highest possible… Read More
Japanese lawmakers approve controversial immigration bill
June 9, 2023, 9:15 pm
ISTANBUL – Japan's parliament on Friday passed a controversial bill that allows the government to deport people “who repeatedly apply for refugee status,” according to local media. The House of Councillors, or the upper house of the bi-cameral parliament, locally known as Diet, passed the… Read More
Vatican: Pope spends second quiet night in hospital
June 9, 2023, 5:35 pm
ROME – Pope Francis spent a second quiet night at Rome's Gemelli hospital after undergoing abdominal surgery to fix a hernia caused by a 2021 operation on Wednesday, said the Vatican press office on Friday morning. "More information later today," the press office added. On Thursday evening the… Read More
ACDFM 2023 strives to strengthen ASEAN security, prosperity
June 9, 2023, 3:01 pm
BALI, Indonesia – The 20th ASEAN Chief of Defense Forces Meeting (ACDFM) Forum was held on Wednesday at the Candi Ballroom, Apurva Kempinski Hotel, Bali. Military chiefs of countries within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) participated. The ACDFM is held on an annual basis… Read More
