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Philippines to extend rice import moratorium, hike tariff

MANILA, Philippines — The government is set to extend the moratorium on rice importation and raise tariffs on imported grains to help stabilize palay (unmilled rice) prices at the peak of harvest season. President Marcos has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prepare the necessary orders to extend the import freeze, according to Agriculture Secretary

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NASA to stop a $500M spacecraft from crashing to Earth

Summarize Next Article NASA to stop a $500M spacecraft from crashing to Earth By Akash Pandey Sep 25, 2025 11: 03 am What’s the story NASA has awarded a $30 million contract to Katalyst Space Technologies, a start-up based in Arizona. The funding is aimed at saving the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory (also known as SWIFT), an orbiting telescope, from falling into Earth’s atmosphere The $500 million spacecraft has been studying distant galaxies and black holes since 2004.

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Mumbai Coastal Road Blocked! Traffic Movement Halted On Both Sides Due To Car Fire, Commuters Face Heavy Congestion; Visuals Surface

A car fire inside the Mumbai Coastal Road tunnel on Thursday morning brought traffic to a complete standstill, with movement halted in both directions. The incident caused massive congestion as long queues of vehicles were reported near the tunnel, forcing police to temporarily shut the stretch. The fire broke out in a car inside the southbound section of the tunnel around Tardeo.