Filipinos have been among those targeted in racist riots in Northern Ireland, with one of them having their car set on fire, the Philippine Embassy in London bared. On June 12, the embassy issued an advisory about the situation, where Filipinos were among other migrants who were targeted in the...
What was supposed to be a fun jam session with famous and local artists at a free concert in Taytay, Rizal, turned into a riot among the youth attendees, leaving one person injured, on Saturday, March 22. Concertgoers in a riot during a free concert in Taytay, Rizal. (Photo from Taytay MPS) Videos...
BRASILIA, Brazil -- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva sacked the commander of Brazil's army Saturday, two weeks after an election-denying mob loyal to his far-right predecessor ransacked the halls of power in Brasilia. The veteran leftist's dismissal of Julio Cesar de Arruda came a day before...
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- Sri Lankan police have been ordered to go on the offensive and use live ammunition to stop rioting, a top official told AFP Wednesday, after another night of sporadic arson attacks. Anti-government demonstrators take part in a protest near the President's office in Colombo on...
NUR-SULTAN, Kazakhstan -- Some 5,800 people have been detained in Kazakhstan amid riots, including a number of foreigners, the press service of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on Sunday. "Currently, some 125 criminal cases have been initiated, around 5,800 people have been brought to...
The Philippines is in a better situation compared to other countries in terms of vaccination efforts, according to President Duterte. A senior citizen receives a J&J Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at the Justo Lucban Elementary School in Manila on July 21, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) As more...
QUITO, Ecuador – Riots at two prisons in Ecuador left at least 21 inmates dead, authorities said Thursday as the country grappled with its second wave of deadly prison violence this year. Another 50 people were injured including some police officers. Elite police units regained control of...
