GENEVA, Switzerland - The United Nations on Tuesday urged Papua New Guinea to take immediate steps to address the root causes of tribal violence and work towards reconciliation following deadly clashes. This handout picture released by the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary on February 19, 2024...
MOSCOW, Russia - Russia on Tuesday claimed a new military success in Ukraine ahead of the second anniversary of its offensive, while President Vladimir Putin mocked what he called Kyiv's "flight" from the frontline town of Avdiivka. The eastern Ukraine front has been frozen for months, but Moscow...
MOSCOW, Russia - Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he was opposed to sending nuclear weapons to space, dismissing US accusations that Moscow was developing a space-based anti-satellite weapon. Washington said last week it was worried Russia was developing the system while saying it...
PARIS, France - French Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu has urged more "vigilance" against possible Russian sabotage against the country's armed forces after it signed a security deal with Ukraine, according to an internal memo obtained by AFP Tuesday. Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L)...
ROME, Italy - Italy's deputy prime minister Matteo Salvini, once an outspoken admirer of Russian President Vladimir Putin, landed himself in hot water Tuesday with a comment on the death of the Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. The head of the anti-immigrant League party, said it was "up to...
UKRAINE-BELARUS BORDER, Ukraine - Eleven Ukrainian children crossed the border from Belarus to Ukraine Tuesday evening, in the latest return of children taken to Russia and occupied territories during the nearly two-year Ukraine war. Ukrainian border guards stand at the border of Ukraine and...
Two Indian nationals engaged in “5-6” money lending business were arrested after pointing a gun at their fellow citizen in Baseco Compound, Port Area, Manila, police reported on Tuesday, Feb. 20. The Manila Police District identified the arrested suspects as Joga Singh Sidhu, 32, and...
Mayor Eric Olivarez at the opening of Botika ng ng Parañaque (Photo courtesy of Parañaque PIO) The local government of Parañaque City opened the Botika ng Parañaque on Monday, Feb. 19, to provide the city residents with free medicines and vitamins. According to Mayor Eric Olivarez, the...
The arrested suspects in possession of 107 grams of marijuana leaves. (Photo from Pasay City police) Two alleged marijuana peddlers were arrested by members of the Pasay City police substation after they yielded 107 grams of dried marijuana leaves on Monday, February 19. The city police...
New Department of Health-Metro Manila Director Dr. Rio Magpantay on Monday, Feb. 19, paid a courtesy visit to Makati City Mayor Abby Binay as the city government congratulated him on his new post and discussed Makati's best practices on the health and wellness of its citizens. (Photos from Makati...
A motorcycle rider was killed after hitting a multipurpose vehicle (MPV) along Amang Rodriguez Ave., Brgy. Dela Paz, Pasig City on Tuesday, Feb. 20, first responders said. According to the authorities, the motorcycle rider hit a gray Toyota Avanza that was turning towards a warehouse in the area....
Malacañang's Proclamation 471 declaring March 27, 2024 a special non-working day in Las Piñas. (Photo courtesy of Las Piñas PIO) The Las Piñas City government has announced that March 27 has been declared by Malacanang as a special non-working day in the city in celebration of its 117 th...
