AMMAN, Jordan (AP) — Yemen 's internationally recognized government and the Iran-backed Houthi rebels agreed Thursday to free more than 1,600 detainees in the largest swap during Yemen 's 11-year civil war. The deal was signed in Amman, Jordan, after 14 weeks of negotiations observed...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP), through the Philippine Aeronautical Rescue Coordination Center (PARCC), conducted the Philippine Search and Rescue Exercise (SAREX) 2026 at Dolomite Beach, Manila Bay, on Friday, May 15. The exercise simulated an aircraft ditching incident in...
The National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) said a 38-year-old construction worker was taken into custody over the death of a cat found hanging on a post in Pasig City. The man was arrested by the Barangay Security Force after he was identified through surveillance footage on Thursday, May...
Police arrested a Danish man after he allegedly failed to pay hotel charges and damaged property at a Pasay City inn on Thursday, May 14. Pasay City Police chief Col. Joselito De Sesto said the suspect, identified as “Lars,” 50, was nabbed for alleged violations of Article 315 (Estafa) and...
A 40-year-old man was killed by a gunman while desperately seeking help at the doorway of a house in Rodriguez, Rizal on Wednesday, May 13. Based on the initial police investigation, a 69-year-old witness said he was about to exit his home in Jovil 3 Annex when the victim suddenly rushed to his...
NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. government has agreed to settle a lawsuit filed against one of the world 's richest people who is accused of duping investors by concealing that his company’s huge solar energy project in India was being facilitated by an alleged bribery scheme, according to court...
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — The two Democrats vying to be Iowa 's next U.S. senator each tried to explain in a debate Thursday why he 's the one to flip the Republican-held seat, showcasing a struggle within the party over the best strategy to reclaim the U.S. Senate this fall. State Rep....
A 50-year-old bedridden woman died after being trapped inside a burning house in Barangay 145, Bagong Barrio, Caloocan City on Thursday night, May 14. According to the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), the victim was unable to get out of her room as the fire rapidly spread. Relatives told...
A motorcycle rider carrying a firearm was arrested in Makati City after attempting to flee a police checkpoint, triggering a brief chase Wednesday night, May 13. The Makati City Police Station said the suspect, identified as “Ronilo,” was nabbed for illegal possession of a firearm. Authorities...
CAVITE – Authorities arrested a 19-year-old criminology student in Trece Martires City on Thursday, May 14, after he allegedly threatened his underage ex-girlfriend with the release of their private video unless she complied with his demands. The Cavite Police Provincial Office identified the...
BUDAPEST (AP) — Russia 's ambassador to Hungary was summoned Thursday over a massive drone attack in Ukraine, in a stark example of the about-face in relations with Moscow ushered in by the election of Prime Minister Péter Magyar after years of cozy ties under his predecessor, Viktor...
BEIRUT (AP) — A third round of direct talks between Israel and Lebanon kicked off in Washington Thursday, days before the expiration of a truce that reduced but did not stop the fighting between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah. Lebanese officials are hoping that the two-day...
