6 armed villagers wounded in Basilan ambush
Ambushers wounded six men in a rival group in an attack early Saturday in Sitio Lessem in Barangay Bato-Bato in Akbar, Basilan......»»
Philippines summons Chinese envoy over South China Sea water cannon attack
New Delhi [India], May 3 (ANI): The Delhi High Court has viewed that there is an urgent need to rehabilitate and relocate the Ghazipur Dairy and Bhalswa Dairy, as they are situated adjacent to the Sanitary Landfill Sites ('SLFS'). The court said that the dairies should be moved to areas where proper sewage, drainage, biogas plants, ample open space for the cattle to move around, and sufficient grazing areas are available......»»
Person of interest in stabbing of drunk e-bike driver in Talisay taken into custody
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Police in Talisay City, Cebu have taken into custody a person of interest linked to the fatal stabbing of a 32-year-old e-bike driver along the road in Barangay Dumlog, Talisay City, Cebu on early Friday morning, May 3, 2024. The stabbing attack happened at around 3:00 a.m. and authorities responded around.....»»
6 behind murder of police captain in Maguindanao del Norte attack
Six, not just one gunman as earlier reported, were tagged in the brutal killing of a police captain at the public market in Parang town in Maguindanao del Norte on Thursday, two of them policemen with master sergeant ranks......»»
‘Leave Scarborough Shoal,’ PH tells China in latest protest
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines on Thursday urged China to leave Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) and nearby areas right away, following a water cannon attack by the Chinese coast guard on two Philippine government ships conducting a humanitarian mission there. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) expressed this protest directly to Chinese Embassy Deputy.....»»
210 protesters detained during May Day demonstrations in Turkey
Turkish police detained 210 people Wednesday during May Day demonstrations in Istanbul, said Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya.Activists took to the streets on May 1 to call for better working conditions and labor rights. Pro-Palestinian sentiments also were on display.Yerlikaya said protesters refused to listen to warnings and that they attempted to walk to Istanbul's central Taksim Square and "attack" pol.....»»
Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, April 30
KABUL -- Six people were shot dead and another was injured following an attack at a mosque by gunmen in west Afghanistan's Herat province on Monday evening, spokesman for the Ministry of Interior Mufti Abdul Mateen Qani said Tuesday. The deadly incident happened after a shooter opened fire on worshippers offering evening prayers in the Shahrak area, Gozara district of the province, Qani posted on his X account......»»
Iraq passes bill sentencing same-sex acts to 10-15 years’ jail
Iraq’s parliament passed a bill on Saturday criminalizing same-sex relations, which will receive a sentence of up to 15 years in prison, in a move rights groups condemned as an “attack on human rights.” Transgender people will be sentenced to three years’ jail under the amendments to a 1988 anti-prostitution law, which were adopted during.....»»
Floy Quintos, renowned stage director, playright, passes away
Renowned stage director and playwright Floy Quintos passed away yesterday due to heart attack. He was 63......»»
Director-playwright Floy Quintos pumanaw sa ‘heart attack’
PUMANAW na ang award-winning director at playwright na si Floy Quintos sa edad na 63. Ang malungkot na balita ay ibinandera ng kanyang kaanak na si Celina Quintos sa pamamagitan ng Facebook. “It is with the heaviest of hearts that I, on behalf of my family, announce that Floy Quintos, esteemed playwright and director, but.....»»
Couple gunned down in Cavite
A man and his partner were killed in a gun attack along Molino 3 Road in Bacoor, Cavite yesterday......»»
Doctors cite unmedicated mental illness in Sydney mall attack
No one can know the mind of Sydney shopping mall killer Joel Cauchi, but psychiatrists say one underlying cause of his rampage is evident: he had schizophrenia, stopped his medication and fell out of treatment. People have searched for a fathomable motive since the April 13 knife attack at Bondi Junction, in which five women.....»»
Quiboloy and political allies: Connections and cut-offs
FOR WEEKS, Apollo Quiboloy has been in the news, but not for his preaching or pastoral activities. As a special adviser to then President Rodrigo Duterte, Quiboloy's worldly activities seemed above attack or threat. His power to endorse and command the vote of his flock made it easy for him to create a political network as well.But circumstances have changed. Duterte is out of power and as Team Unity has begun t.....»»
Israel vows to retaliate against Iran: Here are the risks of this action
JERUSALEM — Israel is vowing to retaliate against Iran, risking further expanding the shadow war between the two foes into a direct conflict after an Iranian attack over the weekend sent hundreds of drones and missiles toward Israel. Israeli officials have not said how or when they might strike. But as countries around the world.....»»
Philippines military vessels shouldn’t accompany fishers in West Philippine Sea – Villar
The country’s military vessels should not accompany fisherfolk in the West Philippine Sea to prevent possible attack from Chinese ships, Sen. Cynthia Villar said yesterday......»»
Andi dunay nakit-an nga sorpresa sa lawak ni Jaclyn Jose
Bisan pa nga nipanaw na sa laing kalibutan si Jaclyn Jose, nahimo pa gihapon niya nga “masorpresa” ang iyang anak nga si Andi Eigenmann. Usa ka buwan na ang nilabay sukad namatay ang Cannes Film Festival Best Actress didto sa sulod sa iyang balay tungod sa gitawag nga Myocardial infarction o heart attack. Namatay sa.....»»
Philippines expresses concern over Iran attack
The Philippines expressed yesterday serious concern over the unprecedented attack by Iran on Israel following Tehran’s aerial bombardment......»»
Israels war cabinet meets as western leaders urge restraint over Iranian attack
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Marcos: Philippines to invoke MDT if Pinoy killed in West Philippine Sea
The Philippines may invoke the 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with the US if a sailor or a member of its military is killed in an attack in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said yesterday......»»
Sydney police probe killer’s targeting of women in mall attack
Sydney, Australia — Australian police said Monday they are investigating why a 40-year-old man with mental illness appeared to target women as he roamed a Sydney shopping mall with a large knife, killing six people and injuring a dozen more. Videos shared on social media showed unshaven itinerant Joel Cauchi pursuing mostly female victims as.....»»