BEIJING (AP) — China 's legislature has dismissed 19 members, including nine who are military officers, one week ahead of the start of its annual meeting. The late Thursday announcement did not say why the deputies had been removed, but such removals are generally tied to corruption...
KATHMANDU, Nepal (AP) — A former rapper who ran Kathmandu as a mayor. The young leader of Nepal 's oldest political party. And a communist veteran politician hoping to return to power after being ousted in youth-led protests in which dozens were killed last year. They are the three leading...
ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan and Afghanistan traded attacks in a dramatic escalation of tensions between the countries that Pakistan 's defense minister said Friday means they are now in "open war." Tensions have been high between the neighbors for months, with border clashes in October...
The local government of Cainta in Rizal is constructing a new esplanade along the Manggahan River that will not only provide a recreational area for residents but also protect waterways and prevent the rise of informal settlers, whose structures may contribute to flooding and public safety...
WASHINGTON (AP) – Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton told members of Congress on Thursday that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes, starting off two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton. “I had no idea about...
NEW YORK (AP) – Federal immigration authorities arrested a Columbia University student early Thursday, triggering protests on campus and allegations that agents gained entry to the university-owned residence by posing as police officers searching for a missing child. Just hours after detaining...
GENEVA (AP) — Iran and the United States held hours of indirect negotiations Thursday over Tehran 's nuclear program but walked away without a deal, leaving the danger of another Mideast war on the table as the US has gathered a massive fleet of aircraft and warships in the region. Oman...
More than 2,100 residents benefited from free medical services provided by the Caloocan City government as part of its 64th Cityhood Anniversary celebration. According to the city’s Public Information Office, the services were delivered by the Caloocan City Medical Center (CCMC), Caloocan City...
The Metro Manila Council (MMC) and University of the Philippines Resilience Institute forged ties on Friday, Feb. 27, to boost existing transport and resilience initiatives currently being done by local government units (LGUs) in Metro Manila. MMC President and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora...
The Pasay Public Employment Service (PESO) has been recognized for its outstanding performance during the Best Performing PESO Recognition held by the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) on Feb. 26. Pasay City Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said that the PSEO received four awards for its...
Police arrested two suspects in an entrapment operation for allegedly selling fake luxury bags on Thursday afternoon, Feb. 26. The suspects were identified as Glen, 25, and Imel, 29, both residents of Barangay San Isidro, Parañaque City. They were arrested at a dining establishment along Aseana...
A taxi driver who allegedly posed as a police officer and robbed his passengers by demanding an exorbitant fare was arrested in Pasay City on Feb. 26. Col. Joselito De Sesto, chief of the Pasay City Police, identified the suspect as Ben, 39, a resident of Valenzuela City. He was arrested along F.B....
