Swimmer injured by shark attack on Southern California coast
SAN DIEGO (AP) — A swimmer was seriously injured in a shark attack on the Southern California coast Sunday, prompting temporary beach closures, authorities said.
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Telcos should be rent-free like water and power utilities, says expert
MANILA, Philippines – A telecommunications operations expert has said that telco services should be treated with the same rights as water and power utilities, as internet connection in the digital age has "evolved into a human right."
Cyclone outside PAR weakens into LPA
MANILA, Philippines — The tropical cyclone outside the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) has weakened into a low-pressure area (LPA), according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA).
China warns of limits to its ‘restraint’ in South China Sea
SINGAPORE — China’s defense minister warned yesterday of “limits” to Beijing’s restraint on the South China Sea and over the deployment of ballistic missiles in the Asia-Pacific region.
China tells PH: No need to worry over new rules
NEW rules that allow China’s coast guard to detain foreigners trespassing in the South China Sea should not be a cause for concern, Beijing said after President Marcos Jr. said the policy is “worrisome” and an “escalation” of tension in the disputed area. Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said the p
China defense minister warns of 'limits' to Beijing's restraint on South China Sea
SINGAPORE, Singapore — China's defense minister warned Sunday of "limits" to Beijing's restraint on the South China Sea and over the deployment of ballistic missiles in the Asia-Pacific region.
U.S. defence secretary says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable, stressing need for talks
United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin told a gathering of top security officials Saturday that war with China was neither imminent nor unavoidable, despite rapidly escalating tensions in the Asia-Pacific region, stressing the importance of renewed dialogue between him and his Chinese counterpart in avoiding “miscalculations and misunderstandings.”
Feeling flush: Japan's high-tech toilets go global
KITAKUYUSHU, Japan — As Japan plays host to a record influx of tourists, one of the country's more private attractions -- the high-tech toilet -- is becoming a must-have in luxury bathrooms worldwide.