Ottawa, Canada - Canada's liberal government on Monday introduced draft legislation that aims to protect the population, notably children, from hate and other online harms -- and proposes up to life imprisonment for those who advocate genocide. It would increase criminal penalties for...
New York, United States - US President Joe Biden said Monday he hoped a ceasefire in Gaza could start by the beginning of next week. Israeli flags are placed around pictures of hostages in Gaza, at the Israeli embassy in Washington, DC, on February 26, 2024. UN Secretary-General Antonio...
Washington, United States - President Joe Biden and Donald Trump will both visit the US-Mexico border on Thursday in a high-profile clash of schedules as they vie to win over voters on immigration -- one of the hottest issues in the 2024 election. US President Joe Biden speaks with US Customs...
Paris, France - French President Emmanuel Macron announced Monday new steps to boost Ukraine in its fight against the Russian invasion, saying not even the sending of Western ground troops was ruled out to achieve Europe's goal of defeating Moscow. French President Emmanuel Macron looks on...
Sydney, Australia - Australian police said they were investigating a 71-year-old man for the alleged assault of a photographer in Sydney in the early hours of Tuesday. The accuser identified the man as Taylor Swift's father. US singer Taylor Swift performs on stage during a concert as part of...
Governor Daniel R. Fernando poses with the elderly during the founding anniversary of the Federation of Senior Citizens Association Baliwag Chapter in Baliuag City on Monday, February 26, 2024. (Freddie Velez) Bulacan Governor Daniel R. Fernando advised the senior citizens in the...
San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora is eyeing a unified regulation of e-trikes and e-bikes in the National Capital Region (NCR) following the exponential growth of such vehicles that are being used even in national roads where they are not allowed. "Meron na...
San Juan City Mayor and Metro Manila Council (MMC) President Francis Zamora on Monday, February 26, called on the public to conserve, reuse, and recycle water as the El Niño phenomenon continues to hit the country amid the national and local governments' efforts to mitigate its adverse effects....
CAVITE – Authorities collared a 16-year-old male for statutory rape in General Trias City on Sunday, Feb. 25. General Trias City Police Station (CPS) operatives apprehended the child-in-conflict with the law (CICL) by virtue of an arrest warrant issued by Family Court, Fourth Judicial...
Paris, France - French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday hosts European leaders for a conference aimed at strengthening Western support for Ukraine amid growing concern that backing for Kyiv is waning two years into its fight against Russia. People hold signs and flags at a rally to mark the...
Jerusalem, Undefined - Defense minister Yoav Gallant on Sunday said there would be no let up in Israeli action against Lebanon's Hezbollah movement, even if a ceasefire and hostage deal is secured in Gaza. Gallant visited the military's Northern Command in Safed, which was hit earlier this...
Kyiv, Ukraine - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday his country's victory "depends" on support from the West and expressed hope the United States would approve a critical package of military aid. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky attends a press conference during the...
