The Lee Jae Myung administration is preparing to take a first step toward easing long-standing restrictions that have kept North Korean publications entirely out of public reach in South Korea. Six ministries and government agencies responsible for handling “special materials” met Friday afternoon to discuss the shift. They agreed on measures that would partially open access to the print edition of Rodong Sinmun — the official newspaper of North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party and its most widely circulated daily. READ: North Korea using crypto, IT workers to dodge UN sanctions: report At the interagency meeting, “the supervisory authorities confirmed a […]... Keep on reading: Seoul takes first step to open access to North Korean materials

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Davao City approves Supplemental Budget No. 3, granting up to ₱20K SRI for plantilla and ₱7K Gratuity Pay for JO/COS workers.

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North Korea and Russia are jointly developing new tourism programs, a Russian news agency reported Friday, citing Russia’s natural resources minister. “We are working on the development of new tourism programs. I am confident that we will also move on to joint projects to create tourism infrastructure,” RIA Novosti quoted Minister Alexander Kozlov as saying. Kozlov currently co-chairs the North Korea-Russia Intergovernmental Committee for Cooperation in Trade, Economy, Science and Technology. READ: North Korea opens massive beach resort – state media Kozlov said the two countries are paying special attending to developing transport links needed in increasing tourist flows, referring […]... Keep on reading: Russia, N. Korea developing joint tourism programs – report

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he Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF) took another step toward inclusivity as Krystel Go brought home the Best Actress award for her heart-wrenching performance in “I’m Perfect.”... Keep on reading: Krystel Go, best actress winner: 'Persons with disabilities can act'

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MANILA, Philippines — Several road segments in the Makati City Central Business District (CBD) have been temporarily closed for the New Year’s Eve countdown there. In an advisory Friday, Make It Makati announced that the portion of Ayala Avenue from Paseo de Roxas to Fonda Street, as well as the portion of Makati Avenue from Dela Rosa Street to near Santo Tomas Street are closed from Dec. 27 to Dec. 30. Then, from Dec. 31, 2025 to Jan. 2, 2026, the temporary road closure will cover the following road segments: READ: PNP to local execs: Take lead in preventing firecracker-related […]... Keep on reading: Makati CBD road segments closed for New Year’s Eve countdown

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia— Undisputed super bantamweight champion Naoya Inoue outpointed Alan David Picasso on Saturday to set up a potential pound-for-pound super fight with Junto Nakatani. Three-weight world champion Nakatani also beat Sebastian Hernandez Reyes on points on the card in Saudi Arabia after making his debut in the division. READ: Naoya Inoue still undisputed, outclasses Akhmadaliev The two victories set up a much-anticipated clash in 2026 that would be the biggest fight in Japanese boxing history. “Both of us had a very good win tonight,” Inoue (32-0, 27 KOs) told DAZN. “We will have to wait and see. But […]... Keep on reading: Naoya Inoue, Junto Nakatani both win to set up potential super fight

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CEBU CITY, Philippines — An investigation is now ongoing over the Christmas stray bullet incident in Consolacion town, northern Cebu, videos of which went viral on social media. The Consolacion Municipal Station announced that investigators are working to identify the source of the stray bullet and determine whether it was fired accidentally or deliberately. In a statement issued on Sunday, December 28, the Consolacion police reported that the bullet in question has been submitted for forensic ballistic examination. They also requested bullet trajectory analysis to determine the projectile’s flight, elevation, and direction. “To ensure that all findings are accurate and […]... Keep on reading: Police probe Christmas stray bullet incident in Consolacion, Cebu

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NEW ORLEANS — Phoenix Suns center Mark Williams and New Orleans Pelicans point guard Jose Alvarado were ejected after getting into a fight in the third quarter of an NBA game Saturday night. The 7-foot-1 Williams and 6-foot Alvarado exchanged punches following a foul call on Alvarado. Phoenix won 123-114 for a two-game sweep of a back-to-back set between the teams in New Orleans. Alvarado, an aggressive defender, was trying to fight through a ball screen set by Williams to keep pressure on Suns sharpshooter Collin Gillespie, who had made his first five 3-point attempts of the game. Alvarado pushed […]... Keep on reading: NBA: Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams ejected after fight in Suns' win

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Yokohama — Youth clinics offering consultations on sexual and physical health concerns at affordable prices are expanding their reach in Japan, though public awareness remains limited. “We want people to come without worrying alone or feeling nervous,” said Shoko Kizaki, a 45-year-old obstetrician and gynecologist who runs a youth clinic from about four years ago. Youth clinics originated in Sweden in the 1970s. As of fiscal 2022, Japan had about 60 such facilities, which provide free or low-cost consultation services mainly for individuals aged 25 or younger. READ: Social media helps fuel growing ‘sex tourism’ in Japan When Kizaki opened […]... Keep on reading: Youth clinics addressing sexual concerns in Japan

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said Ukraine was in no hurry for peace, and if it did not want to resolve their conflict peacefully, Moscow would accomplish all its goals by force.

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Maebashi, JAPAN — A multiple collision accident involving 67 vehicles has happened on the Kan-Etsu Expressway in Gunma Prefecture, eastern Japan, leaving two people dead and 26 injured. Around 7:30 p.m. Friday, the accident occurred near the expressway’s Minakami Interchange in the town of Minakami, Gunma. The prefecture’s expressway traffic police unit suspects that vehicles skidded as the road surface was frozen. Of the two who perished, one was identified as Miyuki Wakita, 77, from Chofu, Tokyo, who was in the back seat of a car driven by a member of her family, the unit said. The other was found […]... Keep on reading: Japan accident involving 67 vehicles leaves 2 dead

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Glaiza De Castro to Kylie Padilla: "Hi, Kylie! We miss you, Kylie." Patuloy na subaybayan ang Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre, 8:05 p.m. sa GMA Prime at Kapuso Stream; at 9:45 p.m. sa GTV. Mapapanood din ito via Kapuso Stream sa Facebook at YouTube.

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CAMP OLIVAS, Pampanga – Police in the Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija arrested a male suspect and seized over P1.03 million worth of illegal drugs and an unlicensed firearm on Saturday night, following a report of grave threats. At around 8:14 p.m., authorities received a call that the suspect was threatening a family member at gunpoint in Barangay Catalanacan. Responding officers immediately went to the area, where the suspect tried to flee in a parked vehicle but was intercepted. READ: P1-M ‘shabu’ seized, 2 nabbed in Nueva Ecija drug bust A search uncovered a 9mm pistol with a defaced […]... Keep on reading: Over P1-million drugs seized in Nueva Ecija; armed suspect nabbed

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MANILA — As New Year’s Eve nears, the EcoWaste Coalition and the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) renewed their calls for a “paputok-free” celebration, warning that firecrackers endanger not animals and humans but the environment in general. The environmental and animal rights groups marked the “paputok-free” campaign by engaging the public. They held an “Iwas PapuToxic” activity Sunday at Ayala Malls Vertis North in Quezon City, where pet owners and their animals joined a short parade inside the mall to remind the public of the dangers of loud and toxic celebrations. READ: Firecrackers hurt 91, blow fingers off 2 minors, says […]... Keep on reading: ‘Iwas PapuToxic’: Groups renew call for firecracker-free New Year

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