WASHINGTON, United States – President Donald Trump said Monday that a steep US tariff on imported heavy trucks would begin on Nov. 1, postponing the date that he initially threatened to impose such duties. “Beginning November 1st, 2025, all Medium and Heavy Duty Trucks coming into the United States from other Countries will be Tariffed at
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A divided Israel marks 2 years since Oct. 7 attack as war in Gaza grinds on and hostages languish
Israelis are mourning the dead and fearing for the remaining hostages as they mark two years since Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack plunged the region into a devastating war. Meanwhile, Israel and Hamas are conducting indirect negotiations in Egypt. The main memorial ceremony is being organized by bereaved families, not the government, reflecting deep divisions over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership, which many blame for the failure to secure a ceasefire that would free the hostages. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has killed tens of thousands of people and razed entire towns and cities in the Gaza Strip, where those who can are fleeing another Israeli invasion of Gaza City.
Philrice testing rice farm pest control via drones
MANILA, Philippines – The Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) is using drone technology to spray herbicides and manage weeds in rice plantations. According to PhilRice, researchers discovered that drones can effectively control weeds in wet direct-seeded rice, which could transform weed management into a modern farming practice. “This is especially useful for large rice fields
PBA: Sonny Estil has strong debut in Ginebra loss
MANILA, Philippines–Sonny Estil had a solid PBA debut for Barangay Ginebra amid nerves of playing on the ultimate stage of his career. But that was dampened by a dismal start that eventually led to an 80-73 loss to the Magnolia Hotshots on Sunday at Smart Araneta Coliseum. READ: PBA: Magnolia turns back Ginebra in LA
Jannik Sinner out of Shanghai Masters with leg injury
Defending champion Jannik Sinner retired Sunday from the Shanghai Masters after suffering a leg injury in his third-round match against the Netherlands’ Tallon Griekspoor. The world number two began to experience issues in the fourth game of the third set, and tried to persevere before abandoning the match when trailing 6-7 (3/7), 7-5, 3-2. READ:
Erling Haaland says he’s in his best form, stats back him up
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland believes he is in the best form of his career — and the statistics show he might be right. The scoring phenom from Norway made it 18 goals from his opening 11 games of the season by netting City’s winner against Brentford in the Premier League. READ: Child’s play for
T-bill rates up ahead of inflation data, BSP meet
MANILA, Philippines – Yields on short-dated government debts went up during Monday’s sale of Treasury bills (T-bills) as investors await the inflation data and the central bank’s next policy decision this week. Auction results showed the Bureau of the Treasury was able to raise its target amount of P22 billion via T-bills. READ: Sept. inflation
Special Intensive Revision exercise to be held nationwide, says EC
The 243 assembly seats in Bihar will go to polls in two phases: November 6 and 11, with the vote counting scheduled for November 14. Addressing the media, CEC Kumar said, “ECI has already taken a decision to conduct SIR throughout the country"
