Monday, October 23, 2023

Let's Do The News! (October 23, 2023)

         

Your daily round-up of today's news...

- Senators in the Philippines have condemned the China Coast Guard's recent acts of aggression against the country following the recent ramming of an AFP-contracted resupply boat and a PCG ship, saying it "they've gone too far".

- The Department of Foreign Affairs has distanced itself from Teddyboy Locsin following his now-deleted X post regarding Palestinian children. His social media post came at the heels of the Israel-Hamas war, which stemmed from Hamas surprise assault on the Jewish state on October 7 that led to the latter's retaliation.

- A total number of 1.375 billion Roman Catholics around the world were recorded at the end of 2021, according to reports.

- The second convoy made up of 14 supply trucks carrying relief goods has arrived at the war-torn Gaza from Egypt, according to the United Nations.

- US diplomats in the Iraqi cities of Baghdad and Erbil are told to leave immediately due to security threats.

- websummit CEO Paddy Cosgrave steps down following his comments about Israel. His resignation comes following his X post saying "War crimes are war crimes even when committed by allies, and should be called out for what they are."

- BMW is teasing the upcoming i5 Touring.

- Toyota is showcasing the Land Cruiser Se concept and the EPU concept at this month's Japan Mobility Show.

Toyota EPU Concept

Toyota Land Cruiser Se concept

- Jun So Min announced that she will leave SBS's TV show Running Man after six years.

- Comedian Dave Chappelle criticizes Israel's bombing of Gaza at his comedy show in Boston.

TTFN.

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