IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — Iraq is getting caught in the crossfire of the Iran war as the only country facing strikes from both sides, and that threatens to drag the nation that has so far avoided two years of regional turmoil into a full-blown crisis. As the war nears two full weeks, Iraq 's...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The U.S. military says a KC-135 refueling aircraft supporting operations against Iran crashed in western Iraq, killing four of its six crew members. The U.S. Central Command, which oversees the Middle East, said the crash followed an unspecified incident involving two...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A large explosion rocked an area of Iran 's capital where thousands were gathered Friday for an annual state-organized rally to support the Palestinians and call for Israel 's demise. Israel had earlier warned that it would target the area in central...
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will meet with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng on Sunday and Monday in Paris for a new round of trade talks, the Treasury Department said, paving the way for President Donald Trump 's state visit to Beijing starting March 31. The talks...
Mayor Joy Belmonte has been recognized as the "Outstanding Woman in Public Transportation – Local Government Leader" by the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). The award was presented on Monday, March 9, as part of National Women’s Month activities that recognize the...
The Valenzuela City government announced on Thursday, March 12, that qualified public transport drivers will receive a P5,000 fuel subsidy from the national government to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the assistance will be...
By JAYFERSON COMITAN In Malabon, local artists are racing against time to preserve the city’s historic landmarks and everyday life on canvas amid the rapid urbanization that continues to reshape the city. Through the “Plein Air Caravan” exhibit organized by Rojo Galerie, in partnership with...
The Parañaque city government has implemented a new work schedule for its employees, reducing office days to Monday through Thursday in line with the national government’s directive on energy-saving measures in government offices. Parañaque City Mayor Edwin Olivarez issued a memorandum on March...
Authorities are hunting down two still-unidentified men who robbed and struck two people with a gun inside a convenience store in Binangonan, Rizal, early Thursday, March 12. Based on the initial investigation, the robbery occurred inside the store in Barangay Tatala at around 1:40 a.m., when the...
Makati City Mayor Nancy Binay on Friday, March 13, lauded the national government for the P5,000 fuel subsidy it has allocated for tricycle drivers, providing them with much-needed reprieve from the steep surge in fuel prices caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict. “We thank President...
Malacañang has declared March 27 a special non-working day in Las Piñas City in celebration of its 119th Founding Anniversary and 29th Cityhood Anniversary. Las Piñas CityApril Aguilar, said the declaration was made through Proclamation No. 1186, signed by Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto...
Operatives of the Parañaque City Police Station Drug Enforcement Unit (SDEU) arrested three drug suspects and seized P816,000 worth of suspected shabu during a buy-bust operation early Friday, March 13. Col. Nicolas Piñon, Parañaque City Police chief, identified the suspects as Angelo, 23, a...
