A 23-year-old man was arrested by the Manila Police District (MPD) for robbing a 19-year-old student of his digital camera and selling it on social media in Malate, Manila, last Feb. 25. Based on the police report, the victim met the suspect via a dating app (Grindr) and subsequently invited the...
The Malabon City government marked the 3rd Filipino-Chinese Cultural Festival on Friday, Feb. 27, along C4 Road in Barangay Longos, celebrating shared heritage and strengthening ties between Filipino and Chinese communities. The event, themed “Isang Bayan, Isang Diwa: Pagkakaisa sa Gitna ng...
PARIS (AP) — They lurk in the oceans, a last resort to pulverize attackers with nuclear fire should France 's commander in chief ever make that terrible call. French President Emmanuel Macron, the person with the power to unleash France 's nuclear arsenal, will on Monday update French...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea 's government on Friday said it will allow Google to export detailed mapping data of the country to overseas servers under certain security requirements, responding to years of frustration by foreign travelers who found that Google Maps didn 't work...
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...
