WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- The World Bank and International Monetary Fund's spring meetings get underway later this week with an ambitious reform and fundraising agenda likely to be overshadowed by concerns over high inflation, rising geopolitical tension and financial stability....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. cited the need for an efficient system for the distribution of World War II veterans' pension as he paid tribute to them during the celebration of the 81st Araw ng Kagitingan on Monday, April 10. *President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy)* In an...
JERUSALEM -- Israel launched artillery strikes on Syria Sunday morning, the Israeli army announced, after several rockets were fired from there and landed in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights. Israel's retaliatory strike to rocket attacks from Syria -- which no one has claimed -- is the latest...
DENPASAR, Indonesia -- A 17-metre-long (56-foot-long) sperm whale died after washing up on a beach in Bali, a conservation official said Sunday, making it the third whale that beached itself on the Indonesian island in just a little over a week. The male sperm whale was found stranded on Yeh Leh...
NEW DELHI, India -- India's wild tiger population -- by far the largest in the world -- has risen above 3,000, according to a census released Sunday, boosting efforts to conserve the endangered species. The largest of all cats, tigers once roamed throughout central, eastern and southern Asia. But in...
VATICAN CITY, Holy See -- Pope Francis noted his "deep concern" on Sunday over a flare-up in tensions between Israel and Palestinians, delivering an Easter Mass in which he denounced the barriers to peace in the world. He said the renewed violence "threatens the desired climate of trust and mutual...
BEIJING, China -- Chinese fighter jets and warships simulated strikes on Taiwan Sunday as they encircled the island during a second straight day of military drills launched in response to its president meeting the US House speaker. The exercises sparked condemnation from Taipei and calls for...
The United States joined the Philippines in celebrating the 81st Day of Valor. Through its embassy in Manila, the US paid tribute to Filipinos and Americans for their heroism in World War II. "This #Kagitingan2023, we join the Philippines in paying tribute to Filipinos and Americans who bravely...
As the country commemorates Araw Ng Kagitingan or Day of Valor on Sunday, April 9, Vice President Sara Duterte called on Filipinos to show “gallant acts of kindness and bayanihan” and work together to strengthen democratic institutions. Vice...
MARSEILLE, France -- An apartment building collapsed in an apparent explosion Sunday in the French Mediterranean city of Marseille, injuring five people, with authorities warning up to 10 victims could be under the burning rubble. "Everything shook, you could see people running and there was smoke...
TEHRAN, Iran -- Dozens of schoolgirls were poisoned Saturday in several schools across Iran, local media reported, in continuation of the mysterious phenomenon that has shaken the country for months. Since late November many schools, mostly for girls, have been affected by sudden poisoning incidents...
SANGALKAM, Senegal -- With the whir of a mower, under a clear blue sky, Senegalese researchers have begun harvesting a crop of experimental homegrown wheat, the latest step in a years-long effort to reduce reliance on imports. The second most consumed cereal after rice, wheat is an important staple...
