The Aditya-L1 mission, which started its four-month journey towards the center of the solar system on September 2, carries instruments to observe the Sun’s outermost layers. ADVERTISEMENT“The spacecraft has escaped the sphere of Earth’s influence,” the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) said in a statement late Saturday. Aditya, named after the Hindu Sun deity, has traveled 920,000 kilometers (570,000 miles), just over half the journey’s total distance. The United States and the European Space Agency have sent numerous probes to the centre of the solar system, beginning with NASA’s Pioneer program in the 1960s. Japan and China have both launched their own solar observatory missions into Earth orbit.

An online video showed a cyclist getting injured after being struck by a sedan in Tuen Mun. The video ends as a man and woman get out of the vehicle to check up on the injured youngster. According to the police, they received a report from the driver of the white sedan around 4 pm yesterday stating that he had struck a 13-year-old cyclist near Tai Hing Estate. The injured boy was taken to the hospital for medical attention. This video has led to discussion online, with some people stating that the cyclist was selfish and the driver was slow to react.

CHINA, through its foreign ministry, on Sunday claimed that it was the United States that "invented" how to weaponize the global information space. The spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the remark in reaction to the US State Department report claiming that China invested billions of dollars to "spread disinformation globally." The report said that China seeks to reshape the global information environment to its advantage. Beijing has "invested billions of dollars to construct a global information ecosystem that promotes its propaganda and facilitates censorship and the spread of disinformation," the same report read. The MoFA said the US was involved in Operation Mockingbird "which bribed and manipulated news media for propaganda purposes in the Cold War era."

Alex Eala and the Cebuana Lhuillier-backed Francis Alcantara fought hard but settled for the bronze medal in mixed doubles tennis at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. Alex Eala and Francis Alcantara bagged the bronze medal in mixed doubles tennis at the Asian Games. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOThe pair of an 18-year-old Women's Tennis Association campaigner and a Cebuana Lhuillier tennis ambassador had an amazing run to start the tournament, defeating serious contenders from Nepal, India, and Thailand. Despite the setback against the higher-seeded Taiwanese tandem, Cebuana Lhuillier president and CEO Jean Henri Lhuillier was ecstatic with the bronze medal achievement of Eala and Alcantara. "Seeing the duo achieve success at the Asian Games fills my heart with immense pride and joy.

Sprinter Kristina Knott advanced to the women's 200m final of the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China on Sunday, October 1. Speeding at the Hangzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium, Knott timed 24.02 seconds to place second in heat 2 and eighth overall in the heats. Kristina Knott AFP FILE PHOTOThe top two in each of the three heats and the next two fastest overall progressed to the final. Knott competes in the medal round on Monday at 7:45 p.m.

Customs files complaints vs alleged rice smugglersPhoto from the Bureau of Customs shows the rice confiscated by the BOC during a raid on a warehouse in Las Piñas on Sept. 14, 2023MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Customs filed four smuggling complaints against alleged rice importers connected to a raided warehouse in Bulacan, the Presidential Communications Office said Sunday. The BOC filed three charges of economic sabotage against three rice importers, while one was for the violation of the Customs Modernization and Tariff Act under agricultural product smuggling. In August, the BOC discovered sacks of imported rice and local palay sitting in warehouses in Bulacan province. A case build-up is also underway for the purpose of filing charges against alleged smugglers in Zamboanga City. The government began imposing a cap on rice prices in September to reduce the retail prices of the staple item and penalize hoarding.

READ: Svante Paabo wins 2022 Nobel Prize in MedicineHere are some things to know about the Nobel Prizes:ADVERTISEMENTAN IDEA MORE POWERFUL THAN DYNAMITEThe Nobel Prizes were created by Alfred Nobel, a 19th-century businessman and chemist from Sweden. Though Nobel purists stress that the economics prize is technically not a Nobel Prize, it’s always presented together with the others. READ: Five things to know about the Nobel PrizesPEACE IN NORWAYFor reasons that are not entirely clear, Nobel decided that the peace prize should be awarded in Norway and the other prizes in Sweden. The Norwegian Nobel Committee is an independent body that insists its only mission is to carry out the will of Alfred Nobel. READ: 176 world leaders, Nobel laureates urge Bangladesh to halt legal cases against Peace Prize winnerLACK OF DIVERSITYHistorically, the vast majority of Nobel Prize winners have been white men.

Manga is a very famous part of Japan's pop culture. Drawing manga is incredibly popular here, but until recently even professionals were mostly self taught. That's changing, with schools springing up to teach manga techniques, and in another major change, social media now provides an easily accessible alternative to print. We'll visit the largest manga posting site, and meet a young artist who gained an audience online so big she turned pro in high school. The world of manga today makes it easier than ever for anyone to express themselves artistically.

Seeing beauty in a new light at Rustan’s Beauty HallRustan’s, with a heritage dating back over 70 years, has always been a pioneer in luxury retail. On September 7, Rustan’s The Beauty Source proudly presented the annual Beauty Addict Event, harmonizing seamlessly with its newly revitalized Beauty Hall. Luxury beauty brands to discoverTim Yap and Nicole Andersson host "Seeing Beauty in a New Light." Glambots and champagneStairway to beauty heaven: The sparkling entrance to the Rustan’s Makati Beauty Hall is fit for royalty. Discover the world of luxury and elegance at Rustan’s Beauty Hall, where beauty knows no bounds.

Geography dictates geopoliticsEven the average reader can see that there are conflicts all over the world. However, I believe that the root cause for these historical conflicts is geopolitics dictated by geography. For Filipinos, the book “The South China Sea: The Struggle for Power in Asia” by Bill Hayton is especially relevant. To understand the impact of geography, imagine if instead of facing the South China Sea, the Philippines was located in the South Pacific with New Zealand as its nearest neighbor. These three books have a similar message that it is geography that dictates geopolitical strategies.

ANRY UBAS progressed to the final of the 19th Asian Games men's long jump at the Hanzhou Olympic Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China, on Saturday, September 30. Ubas placed third in the qualification phase with a jump of 7.79 meters in the 19-athlete field, where the top 12 advanced to the final. Ubas competes in the final on Sunday, October 1, at 7:10 p.m.Janry Ubas TMT FILE PHOTOMeanwhile, Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam advanced to the men's boxing 57-kilogram (kg) quarterfinals after dispatching Munarbek Seiitbek of Kyrgyzstan also on Saturday. Paalam thus moved on the cusp of securing a medal in the Asiad. But Uzbekistan, powered by safe laner Kyailhek Tairov, strengthened its bid after they also got past India in the earlier matches.

In 2020, karate will make its debut as an Olympic sport. This traditional Japanese martial art, focused on strikes and kicks, uses two competition formats. Kumite is a type of non-contact sparring, while kata are set sequences of techniques performed solo. Modern Japanese karate has its roots in the traditional Okinawan martial art, where the emphasis is mostly on learning kata. A traditional karate practitioner never strikes first, and since the art trains self discipline and a spirit of respect for others, it's often taught in schools, especially in Okinawa.

Janry Ubas progressed to the final of the 19th Asian Games men's long jump at the Hanzhou Olympic Sports Centre Stadium in Hangzhou, China on Saturday, September 30. Ubas placed third in the qualification phase with a jump of 7.79m in the 19-athlete field, where the top 12 advanced to the final. Janry Ubas TMT FILE PHOTOUbas competes in the final on Sunday, October 1 at 7:10 p.m.

Filipino boxer Carlo Paalam advanced to the 19th Asian Games men's boxing 57 kg quarterfinals after dispatching Munarbek Seiitbek of Kyrgyzstan on Saturday, September 30. Paalam scored a majority decision win over Seiitbek at the HZ Gymnasium, earning a 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 29-28, 28-29 decision from four judges. Carlo Paalam (right) AFP FILE PHOTOOnly one judge favored Seiitbek, giving him a 29-28 advantage. Paalam thus moved on the cusp of securing a medal in the Asiad.

DSWD's food stamp program set for expansionMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. expressed his support for expanding the Food Stamp Program (FSP) initiated by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) following a successful launch on Siargao Island, Surigao del Norte. Speaking at a rice distribution event in Surigao del Norte, Marcos said that the government is planning to extend the program next month. The FSP, a DSWD flagship program, aims to reduce hunger by improving access to nutritious food for disadvantaged households. Marcos personally led the FSP launch at Teatro Nan Dapa in Dapa, Siargao Island, where he distributed EBT cards, each with P3,000 in food credits, to 50 beneficiaries. Initially, the FSP was launched for 3,000 families in five areas: Tondo, Manila; Dapa, Siargao; San Mariano, Isabela; Garchitorena, Camarines Sur; and Parang, Maguindanao.