BANGKOK (AP) — A blast on Sunday at a building in northeastern Myanmar said to have been storing explosives for mining has killed more than 45 people, according to rescue workers and independent media reports. About 70 other people were injured in the explosion that took place around noon in the...
The Pasay City government is set to celebrate diversity, equality, and inclusivity as it joins the nationwide observance of Pride Month through its annual Rainbow Parade on June 24. Mayor Emi Calixto-Rubiano said the event highlights the city 's recognition of the achievements, talents, and...
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte is expected to submit its response to the articles of impeachment before the Senate on Monday, June 1, the final day of the deadline set by the impeachment court. Lawyer Michael Poa, one of Duterte’s legal counsels, said the camp has yet to decide whether...
CAIRO (AP) — A Palestinian man was shot and killed by Israeli forces on Sunday at a concrete barrier separating the occupied West Bank from Jerusalem, the Palestinian Health Ministry said. The ministry identified him as 26-year-old Imad Haroun Ishtayeh from the village of Salem, east of Nablus....
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israeli forces are making their deepest incursion inside Lebanon since they withdrew from the country over a quarter-century ago, despite a nominal U.S.-brokered ceasefire and the first direct talks between the countries in decades. The Israeli advance presents a...
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The Trump administration is pushing to unleash the power of artificial intelligence for the U.S. military while facing calls to put up guardrails around the rapidly developing technology from some companies — and even notes of caution from top leaders in uniform. Adm. Frank...
WASHINGTON (AP) — A novel pill helped people with advanced pancreatic cancer live longer, researchers reported Sunday, raising hopes of long-needed better treatments for one of the deadliest types of cancer. "While not curing the cancer, it is a very large step forward," said Dr. Zev Wainberg,...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Kyiv on Sunday launched new strikes overnight on Russian energy sites. It has also denied Moscow’s claims that a Ukrainian drone struck the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant. Ukraine’s General Staff said Ukrainian drones struck the Saratov oil refinery in...
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Five patients have recovered from a rare type of Ebola, the head of the World Health Organization said Sunday during a visit to eastern Congo 's Bunia, a city at the heart of an outbreak. "Four people will be discharged today and there was one that was discharged the day...
What began as a vibrant and colorful Pride Night celebration in Makati City was cut short after a generator set allegedly caught fire, prompting organizers to end the event ahead of schedule early Sunday, May 31. The Pride Night, organized by LoveYourself Inc., is a community celebration of...
Bela Padilla is once again making noise on social media after posting a series of cryptic art cards that quickly drew mixed reactions from netizens. Among the messages she shared were: “No one can defeat the person God choose to win.” “May God forgive the people who tried to break me.”...
Four industry leaders - Ayala Corporation, Globe Telecom, Mitsubishi Corporation, and KDDI Corporation - have come together to pioneer the country’s first Intelligent City, with Makati CBD as the identified pilot. This project will harness data, digital technologies, and advanced connectivity to...
