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Jesus Sanchez's grand slam propels Blue Jays to rout of Marlins

Wed, 27 May 2026 02:05:05 GMT

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Jesus Sanchez hit his first career grand slam to key a six-run sixth inning Tuesday night as the host Toronto Blue Jays defeated his former team, the Miami Marlins, 8-1.

Ernie Clement and Yohendrick Pinango also homered for the Blue Jays, who have split the first two of a three-game series with the Marlins.

Toronto's George Springer had three hits and an RBI

Kimberly Birrell shockingly beats No. 5 Jessica Pegula in French Open

Tue, 26 May 2026 21:05:09 GMT

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Kimberly Birrell's first-ever French Open victory rates as the upset of the day as the Australian took down No. 5 seed Jessica Pegula 1-6, 6-3, 6-3 on Tuesday in first-round action at the French Open in Paris.

Birrell lost eight of the first 10 games in the match before impressively storming back to win in one hour, 47 minutes. It was her first career Top 5 vic

Finkurve Financial Services Reports Robust FY26 Growth; AUM Surges 149 Percent YoY and Q4 PAT Grows 105 Percent

Tue, 26 May 2026 16:03:56 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], May 26: Finkurve Financial Services Limited (NSE: FINKURVE; BSE: 508954), one of the leading tech-first gold loan NBFCs, announced its audited financial results for the quarter and financial year ended March 31, 2026.

The Company reported strong growth across key business and financial parameters during FY26, driven by continued expansion of its technology-led phygital

SVC Reports Strong Growth with Rs. 43,693 Crores; Reinforces Customer Trust

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:32:48 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], April 30: SVC Co-operative Bank, one of India's prominent urban cooperative banks, has reported a strong and stable financial performance for the year ended March 31, 2026, highlighting its continued growth and resilience in a dynamic banking environment.

The Bank's total business reached Rs.43,693 Crores, underlining its expanding presence and deepening customer rela

RIA Advisory Achieves HITRUST r2 Certification, Demonstrating Commitment to Cybersecurity and Information Protection

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:22:22 GMT

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Coral Gables (Florida) [US], April 16: RIA Advisory, a leading provider of technology consulting and advisory services, specializes in revenue management, billing transformation, and technology implementation to help organizations optimize complex revenue operations across financial services, capital markets, utilities, healthcare & insurance, and public sector, today announced its facilities and sup

VinFast India Partners with CSB Bank to Deliver Comprehensive EV Financing Solutions

Tue, 26 May 2026 15:02:28 GMT

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Gurugram (Haryana) [India], March 24: VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global EV brand VinFast, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with CSB Bank, India's oldest private sector bank, to provide auto and inventory financing for its exclusive dealer network. The partnership aims to deliver a comprehensive and convenient suite of credit solutions for potential customers of the premium electric

VinFast Continues Award Momentum in India with Wins at Jagran Hi-Tech and Car&Bike Awards 2026

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:56:34 GMT

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Gurgaon (Haryana) [India], March 18: VinFast Auto India, a subsidiary of global electric vehicle manufacturer VinFast, has been recognised at two prominent automotive platforms in India, including the Jagran Hi-Tech Awards 2026 and Car&Bike Awards 2026. These honors spotlight VinFast's rising momentum in India's EV ecosystem and its dedication to innovative, accessible, high-quality electric mobility

VinFast Extends Free Ev Charging Program in India, the Philippines, and Indonesia Unit March 31, 2029

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:55:18 GMT

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Hanoi [Vietnam], March 17: Building on the success of its current free charging program, VinFast has announced an extension of this policy for customers purchasing electric vehicles in three key Asian markets: India, Indonesia, and the Philippines, through March 31, 2029. With the zero-fuel-cost advantage for three years, consumers will have greater incentives to switch to electric vehicles, reduce depen

Ampere Becomes India's First E2W Brand to Enter Asia Book of Records by Navigating the 70-hairpin Bends of Kolli Hills, TN

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:25:01 GMT

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Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 9: Greaves Electric Mobility has been recognized by the prestigious Asia Book of Records to become the first electric two-wheeler brand which successfully ascended Kolli Hills, in Tamil Nadu. Considered one of South India's most demanding routes, Kolli Hills features 70 hairpin bends while ascending, making any drive a test of endurance.

The record attempt w

Why Indian Students Are Turning to the Philippines for a Safer Medical Education Pathway

Tue, 26 May 2026 14:14:38 GMT

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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], January 28: In an era of changing global immigration rules, stability in medical education has become more valuable than ever. The recent hike of the U.S. H-1B visa application fee to USD 100,000 in September 2025 is a stark reminder that visa-dependent pathways can quickly turn uncertain. For Indian medical aspirants investing years of effort and savings, choosing a secure,

Cuba Gooding Jr, Luke Ford join action thriller 'Lotus'

Mon, 25 May 2026 12:59:24 GMT

Washington DC [US], May 25 (ANI): Cuba Gooding Jr, Luke Ford, Keith Duffy and multimedia artist Qymira are set to star in the international action thriller 'Lotus', the first production under a multi-year five-film collaboration between Hong Kong-based ACT3 and Philippine production company Blackops Studios Asia, according to Variety.

The project was introduced to international buyers and distribution partners a

Four dead, 17 missing after under-construction building collapse in Philippines

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:05:36 GMT

MANILA, 25th May, 2026 (WAM) -- Four people were killed after a building collapsed before dawn Sunday in Angeles City in northern Philippines' Pampanga province, as search and rescue operations continue for 17 missing people, authorities said Monday.

According to the local bureau of fire protection, three victims were recovered from rubble, while another person staying at a nearby apartelle was killed by falling

At least 30 trapped in collapsed building at northern Philippines construction site

Sun, 24 May 2026 05:07:50 GMT

MANILA, 24th May, 2026 (WAM) -- At least 30 people were trapped after a building under construction collapsed before dawn on Sunday in Angeles City, Pampanga province in the northern Philippines, local media reported, citing the city's information office.

The Angeles City Information Office said the incident occurred at around 03:00 local time. More than 20 affected individuals have been rescued, while between 30

(SP)PHILIPPINES-LAGUNA PROVINCE-VOLLEYBALL-WORLD BEACH PRO TOUR CHALLENGE

Sat, 23 May 2026 10:15:49 GMT

(260523) -- LAGUNA PROVINCE, May 23, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Kevin Cuzmiciov of Israel makes a save during the men's round of 16 match between Eylon Elazar/Kevin Cuzmiciov of Israel and Bintang Akbar/Sofyan Rachman Efendi of Indonesia at the Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Challenge in Laguna Province, the Philippines, May 23, 2026. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali)

Kevin Gausman pitches Blue Jays to win over sloppy Pirates

Sat, 23 May 2026 02:40:39 GMT

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Kevin Gausman struck out eight in 6 2/3 effective innings Friday night as the Toronto Blue Jays defeated the visiting Pittsburgh Pirates 6-2.

Gausman (4-3) allowed one run, six hits and one walk while earning his first win in five starts. Louis Varland retired the final six batters to earn his seventh save.

The Blue Jays took advantage of three Pittsburg

PMPI Condemns Mass Tree Cutting Along Quirino Avenue

Wed, 27 May 2026 01:36:38 GMT

The Philippine Misereor Partnership Inc. (PMPI) condemns and expresses deep alarm over the ongoing mass cutting of mature trees along Quirino Avenue, San Marcelino Street, and surrounding areas for the Southern Access Link Expressway (SALEX) project. More than 600 trees are covered by DENR permits, with at least 225 already felled, transforming what was once a shaded urban corridor into a heatexposed, denuded stretch i

Filipino scribe shot dead, PEC demands an authentic probe and justice

Tue, 26 May 2026 01:13:30 GMT

Geneva, 25 May 2026: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expressed shock over the murder of Filipino radio scribe Nestor Micator and demanded justice following an authentic probe into the incident. The news anchor and commentator of D'Empire Radio in the southern Philippines was shot dead by two unknown assailants in Malidegao locality of Cotabato on

The Philippines and the Oil That Comes with Another Flag

Mon, 25 May 2026 13:49:02 GMT

Hormuz, Marcos Jr., the United States, China and the Energy Fragility of the Asian Protectorate

"A country may have its own flag and still discover that its fuel depends on other people's wars."

The Philippines is an archipelago of more than seven thousand islands, more than 112 million inhabitants and an economy bordering on US$462 billion in GDP. It exports electronics, semicondu

PMPI Condemns Mass Tree Cutting Along Quirino Avenue

Wed, 27 May 2026 07:06:38 GMT

Filipino scribe shot dead, PEC demands an authentic probe and justice

Tue, 26 May 2026 06:43:30 GMT

Geneva, 25 May 2026: Press Emblem Campaign (PEC), the global media safety and rights body, expressed shock over the murder of Filipino radio scribe Nestor Micator and demanded justice following an authentic probe into the incident. The news anchor and commentator of DEmpire Radio in the southern Philippines was shot dead by two unknown assailants in Malidegao locality of Cotabato on 21 May. Nestor (56), along with his

Ban on Tobacco Sale Near Schools and Youth-Centered Places

Tue, 26 May 2026 03:46:51 GMT

Advocates ASH, FCAP & EcoWaste Coalition Back MMDA-Led Drive to Enforce Ban

& Back MMDAs push to keep youth safe from smoking and vaping

26 May 2026, Quezon City.In anticipation of World No Tobacco Day on May 31 and the June 8 return of public school classes, health and environmental groups backed the Metropolitan Manila Development Authoritys (MMDA) campaign to shield youth from the harms of smok

The Philippines and the Oil That Comes with Another Flag

Mon, 25 May 2026 19:19:02 GMT

Hormuz, Marcos Jr., the United States, China and the Energy Fragility of the Asian Protectorate

The Philippines is an archipelago of more than seven thousand islands, more than 112 million inhabitants and an economy bordering on US$462 billion in GDP. It exports electronics, semiconductors, machinery, agricultural products, services and maritime labor. It also exports a political paradox that is

The Role of the Neo-Authoritarian Bloc in Modern Conflicts

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:50:24 GMT

Gerard McDermott

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May 25 2026

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One of the most significant changes to the global geopolitical order since the beginning of this decade has been theformation of a new bloc of non-Western authoritarian challengers to Western or US-led hegemony. The Neo-Authoritarian Bloc (NAB) of China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Belarus, Venezuela, and Myanmar has collaborated militaril

The Role of the Neo-Authoritarian Bloc in Contemporary Conflicts

Mon, 25 May 2026 05:50:24 GMT

Gerard McDermott

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5 killed, 2 injured in N. Philippines road crash

Mon, 25 May 2026 10:45:08 GMT

MANILA, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Four members of a family and a motorcycle rider were killed on Monday morning, while two others, including a child, were injured after a three-vehicle collision in Isabela province, the northern Philippines, according to local authorities.

An investigation said a trailer truck collided with a multi-purpose vehicle and a motorcycle before crashing into a roadside tree. The multi-purpose

Malaysian citizen confirmed dead in Philippine building collapse

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:15:17 GMT

MANILA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- A Malaysian citizen who was trapped in an apartment hotel next to a collapsed building in Angeles City, Pampanga, in the northern Philippines, has died, local media reported on Sunday.

Twenty-six people have been rescued after a nine-story building under construction collapsed early Sunday in Angeles City. Twenty-four people were pulled from the collapsed structure, while two others we

1st LD: At least 30 trapped in collapsed building at N. Philippines construction site

Sun, 24 May 2026 03:15:10 GMT

MANILA, May 24 (Xinhua) -- At least 30 people have been trapped under a building being constructed collapsed before dawn on Sunday in Angeles City, Pampanga province in the northern Philippines, local media reported, citing the city's information office.

The Angeles City Information Office said the accident occurred around 3 a.m. local time. More than 20 affected individuals have been rescued, and there are stil

Massive fire hits residential compound in Philippine capital

Sat, 23 May 2026 11:15:18 GMT

MANILA, May 23 (Xinhua) -- A massive fire hit a residential compound in Binondo district of Metro Manila, the Philippine capital, on Saturday, prompting disaster management authorities to seek assistance from fire departments in neighboring cities and the Philippine Air Force.

Building under construction in Philippines collapses, leaving 1 dead and 21 trapped

Sun, 24 May 2026 12:36:03 GMT

ANGELES, Philippines (AP) - A nine-story building under construction in a city north of the Philippine capital collapsed before dawn on Sunday, leaving at least one Malaysian tourist dead and at least 21 mostly workers trapped in the rubble, officials said. Two were located alive but could not be immediately extricated.

At least 24 workers either managed to dash out of the building, where they mostly slept o

Alertaron sobre tirador de mezquita en San Diego, pero orden de armas fue revocada

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:32:19 GMT

Alertaron sobre tirador de mezquita en San Diego, pero orden de armas fue revocada

19-year-old stabbed to death in grocery store parking lot in Point Loma

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:32:10 GMT

19-year-old stabbed to death in grocery store parking lot in Point Loma

San Diego Officer charged with sexual exploitation of minors

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:32:03 GMT

San Diego Officer charged with sexual exploitation of minors

Amber Alert issued in Los Angeles, wanted SUV located in San Diego

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:31:56 GMT

Amber Alert issued in Los Angeles, wanted SUV located in San Diego

Polica de San Diego acusado de explotar sexualmente a menores

Wed, 27 May 2026 08:31:54 GMT

Polica de San Diego acusado de explotar sexualmente a menores

Gluten free food truck night brings relief with every bite The Daily Utah Chronicle

Wed, 27 May 2026 04:03:42 GMT

Gluten free food truck night brings relief with every bite The Daily Utah Chronicle

Finance Ministry asks PSU banks, insurers to adopt austerity measures, shift to EV

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:10:12 GMT

Finance Ministry asks PSU banks, insurers to adopt austerity measures, shift to EV

HFM And Arsenal Join Forces As Football Passion Meets Financial Market Discipline - Complete Sports

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:05:43 GMT

HFM And Arsenal Join Forces As Football Passion Meets Financial Market Discipline - Complete Sports

National Disability Insurance Scheme has never been a gravy train

Tue, 26 May 2026 19:16:00 GMT

National Disability Insurance Scheme has never been a gravy train

NIN deadline- Insurers to reject claims from defaulting policyholders

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:13:35 GMT

NIN deadline- Insurers to reject claims from defaulting policyholders

No insurance cover for airports, exposes FG to losses, compensation claims

Wed, 27 May 2026 03:10:47 GMT

No insurance cover for airports, exposes FG to losses, compensation claims

UK food prices set to remain more expensive in long term

Wed, 27 May 2026 00:42:32 GMT

UK food prices set to remain more expensive in long term