$5,000 for every US adult? Trump makes bold GOP midterm pledge - The News International
President Donald Trump has pledged a “Trump dividend” plan aimed at paying every US adult citizen $5,000 if the Republicans win the midterm elections.
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Search operation underway in Chitral after paraglider goes missing amid inclement weather
CHITRAL: A search operation was under way in the high-altitude Barum hills of Oveer valley after a 55-year-old paraglider went missing following a sudden deterioration in weather. The missing paraglider was identified as Asif Mehmood, a resident of Wah Cantt. According to Zahirud...
Abdur Rahman Sani appointed APS-2 to Prime Minister
Abdur Rahman Sani appointed APS-2 to Prime Minister en.bd-pratidin.com
Kitty Duterte calls for accountability, thanks supporters amid VP Sara's legal battles - GMA Network
Following the arrest warrant issued against her sister, Vice President Sara Duterte, Veronica “Kitty” Duterte on Wednesday thanked their family’s supporters and called for accountability.
Sara Duterte calls out 'political harassment' after Madriaga case junked - GMA Network
Vice President Sara Duterte accused the administration of political harassment after the perjury complaint she filed against her alleged former bagman Ramil Madriaga was dismissed.
Malacañang bares holidays for 2027 - GMA Network
Malacañang has released a proclamation revealing the list of regular and special non-working holidays in the country for the year 2027.
FACT CHECK: News of 39 soldiers held by MILF is from 2023, not recent - Rappler
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US-Iran strikes raise fears of renewed war across the Middle East - Rappler
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Trump’s Iran campaign echoes the post-9/11 ‘forever wars’ - Rappler
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8.1 million people affected by monsoon
MANILA, Philippines — Heavy rains brought by the enhanced southwest monsoon affected more than 8.1 million people, the Office of Civil Defense said yesterday.
Romualdez camp: No special treatment, only due process
MANILA, Philippines — Former House speaker Martin Romualdez will face the plunder allegations against him over the flood-control corruption scandal, his camp said Monday, while insisting that his liability should be determined by evidence presented in court.
Labor groups cry ‘deception’ over P60 wage order
MANILA, Philippines — Labor groups yesterday accused the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) of misleading workers following the issuance of a new wage order in Metro Manila.
DOJ: Manila Interpol to complete docs for Red Notice requests vs Co, others
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Justice said Thursday, September 10, that Interpol may soon issue Red Notices for former lawmaker Zaldy Co and other fugitives facing charges in the Philippines as authorities work to complete the necessary requirements.
Ombudsman files plunder case vs Romualdez over flood-control scandal
MANILA, Philippines (2nd update, 5:59 p.m.) — The Office of the Ombudsman filed a P7.44-billion plunder case Monday, Sept. 7, against former House speaker Martin Romualdez and three others over alleged kickbacks from flood-control, infrastructure and other government projects.
Middle East live: Trump says he has no regrets about launching Iran war
US President Donald Trump told Fox News Thursday he didn't have any regrets about launching the US-Israeli war against Iran, insisting he would do "exactly" as he had done again if given another chance. The rising cost of living fuelled by the war is expected to take a toll on su...
Bernie Sanders speaks to the BBC about proposal to ban AI superintelligence
US Senator Bernie Sanders recently said he intends to introduce legislation banning AI superintelligence and propose a sort of sovereign wealth fund in which the US would take a 50% stake in AI companies.
Iran-US war latest: Trump says he has no regrets about starting war after Houthis capture key Red Sea port
Donald Trump has said he does not regret launching the war against Iran, despite concerns that the conflict and rising oil and gas prices could hurt Republicans in the November midterm elections.
Bengal govt. to host Durga Puja event at Eden Gardens, PM Modi may join: Suvendu Adhikari
The CM also said that they will light diyas across Kolkata and light up the major buildings in the city as part of the PM’s birthday celebrations on September 17