Xinhua world news summary at 1530 GMT, Feb. 2

[Philippine Times] - 02/2/2025

JERUSALEM -- It is possible to strengthen security and expand peace, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday before departing for Washington, where he will negotiate the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire deal. I believe that we can strengthen security, broaden the circle of peace (…)



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Rice emergency will apply only in areas with ‘extraordinary’ prices
MANILA, Philippines — The declaration of food security for rice will only be applicable to areas experiencing (…)
[Cebu Daily Mail] - 2/02/2025
Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Feb. 2
HONG KONG -- Statistics show that Hong Kong's economy is progressing steadily, said Paul Chan, financial secretary (…)
[Philippine Times] - 2/02/2025
Thousands protest over Spain flood response
VALENCIA, Spain — Thousands of people marched in Valencia on Saturday in the latest protest over the Spanish (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 1/02/2025
‘Corruption’ made me leave Malacañang, says Victor Rodriguez
MANILA, Philippines — “Corruption” was the reason Victor Rodriguez, who was the first executive secretary of (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 2/02/2025
SGA suffers controversial semis loss, withdraws from Dubai cagefest
Furious after its controversial semis loss, Strong Group Athletics (SGA) on Sunday, Feb. 2, said it will no longer (…)
[Tempo] - 2/02/2025
'Supervised harvesting' in Kanlaon danger zone allowed
BACOLOD CITY — Harvesting of sugarcane within the six-kilometer danger zone of Mt. Kanlaon in La Castellana town, (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 2/02/2025
Agri chief urges steps to avert possible egg shortage in April
MANILA, Philippines — Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. of the Department of Agriculture (DA) said steps must now (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 2/02/2025
Real Madrid's winning run surprisingly ends in loss at Espanyol
MADRID — Real Madrid’s winning run ended in stunning fashion after losing at relegation-threatened Espanyol 1-0 on (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 2/02/2025
MSMEs to absorb impact of P200 wage hike - DOLE
MANILA – Micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) should be taken into consideration before making a decision on (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 2/02/2025
New high: PH vehicle sales seen to top 500,000 this year
Vehicle sales in the Philippines are expected to reach a new high topping 500,000 units this year, with favorable (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 2/02/2025
Legarda files bill to reward loyal PhilHealth members
MANILA, Philippines — Senator Loren Legarda has filed a groundbreaking bill seeking to recognize and reward the (…)
[Inquirer.net] - 1/02/2025