MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — The prime ministers of Japan and Australia agreed to deepen cooperation in a wide range of areas including energy security, defense and critical minerals as the Iran war threatens global supply chains. Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi met her Australian...
House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III made a fervent call for Filipinos to stop the spread of fake news on Monday afternoon, May 4, as he said that misinformation undermines government’s efforts to address the country’s more pressing problems. Speaker Dy, Isabela 's 6th district...
Festivities for the Maytime Festival 2026 in Antipolo City continue to draw huge crowds, making it one of the most colorful and jubilant season of the year. The celebration highlights the city 's deep religiosity, artistry, and rich cultural heritage, bringing together residents, visitors, and...
The Marikina City government has approved an ordinance imposing a total ban on all types of trucks passing through the Barangka Bridge. The measure, titled “An ordinance imposing a total truck ban on the use and passage of all trucks through the Barangka Bridge, providing penalties therefor, and...
NEWARK, N.J. (AP) — A United Airlines passenger jet carrying 221 passengers from Venice, Italy, struck a light pole on the New Jersey Turnpike on Sunday afternoon as it was coming in for a landing at Newark Liberty International Airport, authorities said. The airline said none of the passengers...
VIENNA (AP) — Seven countries in the OPEC+ grouping of oil-producing countries — including Saudi Arabia and Russia — say they 've decided to a modest increase in production starting in June as part of a commitment to “market stability.” The commitment from the seven countries, also...
Police rescued seven minors after a viral video showed them disturbing commuters in chaotic attempt to board a jeepney along Zapote-Alabang Road in Las Piñas City. According to Las Piñas City Police chief Col. Wilson Delos Santos, the incident happened on Saturday, April 2, in front of the...
Two repeat offenders were arrested in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Quezon City, after they looted a house three times in one day on Friday, May 1. Operatives of Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Masambong Police Station 2 responded after the victim received a security notification at around 11:45 p.m. and...
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — A suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus infection on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean killed three people, including an elderly married couple, and sickened at least three others, the World Health Organization and South Africa 's Department of Health...
The Philippine team brought home more than 30 awards from the just concluded 2026 NextGen Olympiad held in Sydney, Australia. The competition drew participants from Mongolia, Romania, Kazakhstan, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Uzbekistan, the Philippines and host Australia. The event was conducted at the...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran 's latest proposal to the United States calls for issues between the two countries to be resolved within 30 days and aims to end the war rather than extend the ceasefire, according to Iran 's state-linked media. President Donald Trump said on...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump says the Pentagon is preparing to release some "very interesting" UFO files uncovered by his administration, generating a mix of buzz and skepticism as he hints at new revelations around questions of alien life. Trump started stoking interest in the...
