Indian warships reach Manila as part of deployment to South China Sea
Monday, 20 May 2024 Guided-missile destroyer INS Delhi, fleet tanker INS Shakti and anti-submarine warfare corvette INS Kiltan, under the command of Eastern Fleet chief Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, docked at Manila on Sunday after similar goodwill visits to Singapore, Malaysia and Vietnam in the region. The visit comes soon after India began deliveries of three anti-ship coastal batteries of the 290-km BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines last month.
The Armed Forces of the Philippines have released new footage showing Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing knives, an axe, and other weapons in a recent clash with Philippine naval vessels near the strategic Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea. The confrontation occurred as Philippine forces attempted a critical resupply mission to marines stationed on the derelict warship BRP Sierra Madre.
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Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations.
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A significant maritime incident occurred on Monday, intensifying tensions between China and the Philippines. A collision between a Chinese Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine navy boat has led to conflicting narratives from the two nations, highlighting the ongoing territorial disputes in the region. The collision took place as the Philippine naval vessel attempted a resupply run to the BRP Sierra Madre, an antiquated tank landing vessel grounded intentionally on the Second Thomas Shoal since 1999. This vessel, originally constructed for the US Navy during World War II, now serves as a critical outpost for the Philippine military.
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Kuwaiti authorities have detained three individuals on suspicion of manslaughter following a devastating fire that killed dozens of Indian migrant workers and plunged their families and friends into mourning. The blaze, which broke out around dawn on Wednesday in the Mangaf area, also claimed the lives of three Filipinos among the 50 dead, according to officials in Manila. The six-storey building, heavily populated with migrant labourers, was engulfed in black smoke as the fire swept through the ground floor. Most of Kuwait's population of over four million comprises foreigners, many from South and Southeast Asia working in construction and service industries.
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During his visit to Manila, the Ukrainian president said that Russia is using Chinese diplomats to dissuade countries from attending the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.
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An Indian-origin bar owner in Singapore was sentenced to 13 years for raping a runaway 17-year-old girl. The victim's trauma was acknowledged by the court,.. IndiaTimes
High tech farms are no longer unusual in Singapore. In fact they have been sprouting up like mushrooms over the past five years. While many of the innovative farms in the city state still have to become profitable, a vertical shrimp farm has achieved price parity with coastal aquaculture ponds in Indonesia or Vietnam. This is thanks to an AI operated system which controls day to day operations.
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Authorities in the popular resort island of Sentosa, Singapore commenced the clean-up after an oil spill caused by a dredger boat that hit a stationary cargo tanker on Friday, blackened part of Singapore’s southern coastline.
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Injured Passengers on Turbulent , Singapore Airlines Flight, Offered Compensation.
'Time' reports that Singapore Airlines has
greed to compensate passengers on a deadly
flight that hit extreme turbulence last month.
The incident on the Boeing 777,
which was carrying 211 passengers and 18 crew, resulted in the death of one passenger and injuries sustained by dozens of others.
The flight ran into unexpected strong turbulence
on the way from London to Singapore, throwing
both people and items around the cabin.
One man, a 73-year-old British man, is believed to
have died from a heart attack, while dozens of others
suffered injuries that included spinal and brain damage.
'Time' reports that nineteen people remain
hospitalized in Bangkok, where the flight
was diverted following the incident.
According to officials, the incident occurred
while meals were being served, meaning that many
passengers were not wearing their seat belts.
Passengers with minor injuries
have been offered $10,000 in
compensation from the airline. .
For those who sustained more
serious injuries from the incident,
we have invited them to discuss
a compensation offer to meet
each of their specific circumstances
when they feel well and ready to do so, Singapore Airline statement, via 'Time'.
All passengers on the flight will receive full refunds,
in addition to delay compensation, which is required
by European Union and U.K. regulations.
A preliminary investigation by Singapore’s Transport Ministry
revealed that the jet dropped 178 feet in less than one
second, though it remains unclear what caused the turbulence
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5 , Surprising Facts About Selfies.
Everyone loves a good selfie, so in
celebration of National Selfie Day, , here are five facts about everyone's favorite pastime.
1, According to Selfiecity, a research project conducted
by OFFC, women take more selfies than men.
2. , ‘Time’ found that Makati City, Philippines,
is the selfie capital of the world.
3. , Selfies may seem like a modern trend, but actually date back to 1524 when artist Parmigianino painted his own reflection in "Self-portrait in a Convex Mirror.".
4. , ‘Selfie’ was the word of the year in 2013 after its
usage increased by 17,000 percent in that
year alone.
5. , The average age of selfie-takers is 23.6, though preteens are rapidly gaining on millennials
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