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.
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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
Woman cop accuses KTR, ex-minister of indecent conduct during Assembly clash
A sexual harassment case has been registered against BRS working president KT Rama Rao (KTR), former Telangana minister T Harish Rao and two other party leaders following a complaint by a woman police constable alleging indecent conduct during a confrontation at the Legislative A...
Sweden vote to decide Kristersson future and Sweden Democrats Cabinet role
Sweden votes on Sunday in an election that will decide whether Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson stays in office for a second four-year term and whether the hard-right Sweden Democrats enter the Cabinet for the first time, or whether the centre-left returns to power under former pri...
US campaign and new exits deepen International Criminal Court crisis
The International Criminal Court is facing fresh pressure as the United States steps up its campaign against the Hague-based tribunal and more member states announce plans to leave. Venezuela and Chad are the latest countries to say they will quit, taking the number of withdrawal...
9/11 accused Khalid Sheikh Mohammed gets 2028 trial date amid torture row
More than two decades after Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was taken into US custody, the man accused of masterminding the September 11 attacks still appears far from facing a final trial. A US military judge has set June 5, 2028, as the trial date for Mohammed and three others at Guanta...
In Vijay's first full Assembly session, Budget meets the box office
For 28 days and nearly 178 hours, the Tamil Nadu Assembly passed 13 Bills, voted departmental grants, adopted eight resolutions, and discovered television. The House, while in terrestrial session was more visible on air. Uninterrupted live telecast removed the morning editor and ...
25 years on, 9/11 continues to cast a long shadow over the US
Alongside the thousands of Americans killed on 9/11, dozens of Europeans lost their lives that day — and 25 years on, some of the people accused of being behind the attacks have still not faced justice.
Trump declines Saudi crown prince's call for US strikes on Houthis, Axios reports
Sept 10 - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called U.S. President Donald Trump twice on Thursday and urged him to launch strikes against the Houthis, Axios reported, citing two U.S. officials.
CM pushes reforms tostrengthen Sehat card
Seeks greater transparency, expanded coverage
President Zardari, PM Shehbaz pledge to advance Quaid's vision of prosperous Pakistan
President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. — Facebook@PresOfPakistan/APPPresident, PM pay tribute to Quaid on 78th death anniversary.Quaid's life offers enduring lesson in perseverance: president.PM Shehbaz calls for national unity and social harmony.