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BFAR to launch 'food boat' to support PH fishers in WPS

Manila, June 5 -- The Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) is set to launch a "food boat" to further support the livelihood of Filipino fishers in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). The food ... Read More


Court enters 'not guilty' plea for Teves in firearms, explosives case

Manila, June 5 -- The Manila Regional Trial Court (RTC) Branch 12 on Thursday entered a "not guilty" plea for former Negros Oriental lawmaker Arnolfo Teves Jr. in his illegal possession of firearms an... Read More


How Muslims celebrate Eid in China

Dhaka, June 5 -- ul-Azha, one of the two major Islamic festivals, is celebrated by Chinese Muslims with religious devotion, cultural tradition and community spirit as elsewhere in the world. As the M... Read More


DA to lower MSRP for 5% broken imported rice to P43/kg.

Manila, June 5 -- To further reduce rice retail prices and benefit Filipino consumers in line with the directives of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Agriculture (DA) said Thursday... Read More


Congress leader to join NCP in Maha's Buldhana

Mumbai, June 5 -- In a setback for the Congress in Maharashtra's Buldhana district, senior leader and former MLA Dilip Kumar Sananda has resigned from the party and announced his decision to join the ... Read More


Major Currencies up

Mumbai, June 5 -- Following were the indicative currency rates and travellers' cheques buying and selling rates. CURRENCY NAME BUY SALE UAE DIRHAM 21.2839 24.8685 AUSTRALIAN DOLLAR 50.7635 58.7468... Read More


Russia-Ukraine to begin prisoner exchange on June 7-9: Vladimir Medinsky

Moscow, June 5 -- Russia is ready to begin the prisoner exchange with Ukraine on June 7-9, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky said. Head of the Russian delegation to the talks with Ukraine, ... Read More


French Open: Djokovic beats Zverev to set up Sinner semi-final

Paris, June 5 -- Novak Djokovic continued his quest for a standalone record 25th Grand Slam title by swatting aside third seed Alexander Zverev to reach the French Open semi-finals. The 38-year-old ... Read More


French Open: Briton Skupski misses out on mixed doubles final

Paris, June 5 -- Briton Neal Skupski and American mixed doubles partner Desirae Krawczyk missed the chance to compete in a second consecutive French Open final with defeat in the last four. The pair... Read More


Rains may disrupt Eid travel

Dhaka, June 5 -- Thousands of holidaymakers have begun their journey home but the persistent rainfall across the country could cause disruptions on roads and highways. The Bangladesh Meteorological D... Read More