LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — A global crackdown on human traffickers and migrant smugglers coordinated by Interpol led to the arrest of more than 3,700 suspects and aided over 4,400 potential trafficking victims around the world, the law enforcement organization said Monday. Interpol said 14,000...
The U.S. workweek opened with yet more snow dumping on the Northeast under the tail end of a colossal winter storm that brought ice and power outages, impassable roads, canceled flights and frigid cold to much of the southern and eastern United States. At least 13 weather-related deaths have...
BEIRUT (AP) — Gas-rich Qatar on Monday announced investments in Lebanon worth hundreds of millions of dollars to improve the crisis-hit nation’s crumbling electricity sector and to continue support for the Lebanese armed forces and the return home of Syrian refugees. Qatar’s...
TOKYO (AP) — A Japanese court on Monday held North Korea responsible for the human rights violations of four plaintiffs lured to the North by Pyongyang 's postwar false promise of living in “paradise on Earth,” ordering its government to pay them 22 million yen ($143,000) each, a...
The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) on Saturday, Jan. 24 rolled out its first-ever audio-recorded crime prevention reminders at SM North Edsa. Using the mall’s public address system to reach shoppers as part of Oplan “Bandillo.” The initiative was led by Project 6 Police Station 15...
A barber listed as the No. 2 Most Wanted Person at the municipal level in Dulag, Leyte, for qualified rape, was arrested in a highly coordinated police operation in Las Piñas City on Jan. 25. Las Piñas City Police chief Col. Wilson Delos Santos identified the suspect as alias “Boy,” 41, a...
The City Government of Las Piñas reaffirmed its strong commitment to excellent and faithful public service after receiving various certificates and plaques of appreciation from national government agencies. Las Piñas City Mayor April Aguilar said the recognitions were awarded in acknowledgment of...
CAVITE – Authorities arrested a rider in Dasmariñas City after he violated traffic laws, fled from police, and allegedly drew a firearm early morning on Monday, Jan. 26. A report from the Police Regional Office 4A identified the suspect as alias Ryan. Initial investigation said the arresting...
Makati City has once again been recognized by global environment organization CDP as an "A-List City" for 2025 for the third consecutive year, a testament to the city 's continuous adherence to environmental transparency and climate action. “This recognition reflects our continuing...
Cainta, Rizal Mayor Kit Nieto has taken an indefinite medical leave starting on Monday, Jan. 26, with Vice Mayor Ace Servillon taking over the reins of the town during the mayor 's absence. In a statement, Nieto said he had been confined in the hospital since Sunday, Jan. 25, after suffering...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso vowed to run after criminals and assured Manilenos that the Manila Police District (MPD) will continue to be relentless in pursuing criminals for the safety and security of city residents as the city recorded a decreasing crime rate. Domagoso issued...
Mayor Dale Gonzalo “Along” Malapitan reiterated the city government’s firm zero-tolerance stance against illegal drugs following a police operation that uncovered a rental room allegedly used for storing illegal substances and chemicals in Barangay 176-D, Caloocan City–North. The operation,...
