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Meet the dangerous new long-range missile Russia is firing at Ukraine

UP professor Nemenzo on the South China Sea disputes

I AM devoting this column and the next to an article on the South China Sea (SCS) disputes by Dr. Francisco "Dodong" Nemenzo, professor emeritus in political science at the University of the Philippines (UP). Nemenzo in my view is the preeminent political scientist of his generation and the next. It is sad though, and a testament to the poor quality of UP as an academic institution, that very few if any of his students and proteges have...

US stops UN from recognizing a Palestinian state through membership

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -The United States on Thursday effectively stopped the United Nations from recognizing a Palestinian state by casting a veto in the Security Council to deny Palestinians full membership of the world body. It vetoed a draft resolution that recommended to the 193-member U.N. General Assembly that "the State of Palestine be admitted to membership" of the

Find out how all 39 late presidents passed away

Since the death of George Washington on December 14, 1799, the United States has lost 39 of its presidents. Although the exact causes of death are not clear for all of them, it is certain that some of them met unnatural, painful ends. The oldest president to pass away was George H. W. Bush at the ripe old age of 94, while the life of the youngest, John F. Kennedy, ended tragically at the age of 46. This gallery gives an insight into the different circumstances surrounding the death of each American president, from assassinations to heart attacks and more. Click through to find out how each US president died.

Solomon Islands election count underway, China critic Suidani regains seat

By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) - A prominent Solomon Islands critic of China, the ousted former governor of Malaita province Daniel Suidani, has been reelected, local media reported on Friday, as counting continues in an election being closely watched by China, the U.S. and Australia. The first results in national and provincial elections held in the Solomon Islands are expected to be announced on

Campus crime is surging to pre-pandemic levels. See your college’s numbers in our data.

Crimes reported by more than 10,000 college and university campuses are back to pre-2020 levels. Experts say don't worry, but parents are concerned.

BNP Paribas must face lawsuit over Sudanese genocide, US judge rules

By Jonathan Stempel NEW YORK (Reuters) - BNP Paribas was ordered by a U.S. judge on Thursday to face a lawsuit accusing the French bank of helping Sudan's government commit genocide between 1997 and 2011 by providing banking services that violated American sanctions. U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in Manhattan found "too many facts" showing a relationship between BNP Paribas' financing

Woman rescued 10 years after Chibok kidnapping

The Islamist group Boko Haram seized 276 girls from a school in Chibok in 2014

Hawaii Supreme Court chides state's legal moves on water after deadly Maui wildfire

HONOLULU (AP) — The Hawaii attorney general's office must pay attorney fees for using last year's Maui wildfire tragedy to file a petition in “bad faith” that blamed a state court judge for a lack of water for firefighting, Hawaii's Supreme Court ruled. It seems the state “tried to leverage the most horrific event in state history to advance its interests,” the ruling issued Thursday said. The day after the historic town of Lahaina burned in a...

Unang Balita sa Unang Hirit: APRIL 19, 2024 [HD]

Narito ang mga nangungunang balita ngayong Biyernes, APRIL 19, 2024 - ERC, tinitingnan kung may naging kapabayaan sa pagpalya ng 32 power plants sa Luzon at Visayas | Ekonomiya at maritime security, kabilang sa mga tinalakay nina PBBM at New Zealand Prime Minister Luxon | Pahayag ng Chinese Embassy sa gentleman's agreement nina FPRRD at Chinese Pres. Xi- Dating Rep. Egay Erice kaugnay sa P18B election contract ng Miru Systems: This is a robbery in progress | Comelec: Naaayon sa batas ang pag-award ng kontrata sa Miru | Comelec, maghahain ng motion for reconsideration sa desisyon ng SC na 'grave abuse of discretion' ang pag-disqualify sa Smartmatic- Pinsala sa agrikultura dahil sa epekto ng El Niño, umabot na sa P104.5M | Water rationing, isinasagawa sa mga lugar na kakaunti ang water supply- Ilang unibersidad at kolehiyo sa Tuguegarao City, iginiit na walang basehan ang ulat na dumarami ang Chinese students sa Cagayan- Paniniket sa light vehicles na dumaraan sa national roads, pansamantalang ipinatigil ni PBBM | Mga driver ng light vehicles, nanawagan sa gobyerno na gumawa ng paraan para makabiyahe sila nang maayos- Luzon at Visayas Grid, muling itinaas sa red at yellow alert kahapon | Meralco, nakipag-ugnayan sa mga kompanya na gumamit muna ng generator set para maiwasan ang power interruption- Ilang consumer, prepaid kuryente ang gamit para makatipid- Kasunduan para paigtingin ang mga operasyon kontra-colorum sa NCR, pinirmahan ng DOTr, MMDA, at DILG - Panayam kay DOTr Usec. Ferdinand Ortega Unang Balita is the news segment of GMA Network's daily morning program, Unang Hirit. It's anchored by Arnold Clavio, Susan Enriquez, Ivan Mayrina, and Mariz Umali, and airs on GMA-7 Mondays to Fridays at 5:30 AM (PHL Time). For more videos from Unang Balita, visit http://www.gmanetwork.com/unangbalita. For Kapuso abroad, subscribe to GMA Pinoy TV (http://www.gmapinoytv.com/) for GMA programs.

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Forest fire erupts in Mt. Arayat, Pampanga

Residents near Mt. Arayat in Pampanga were alarmed upon seeing a portion of the mountain ablaze evening on April 17, 2024. Although the fire was visible from Magalang town, the incident occurred in Arayat town, as confirmed by the Magalang Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Office. According to initial reports from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP)-Magalang, the fire started around 4 p.m. in the upper part of Barangay Baliti, Arayat, and the...

USC tense after valedictorian speech cancelled

The university said it cut the Muslim student's speech over security concerns tied to Middle East.

A man who served 17 years in jail for a crime he didn't commit dismisses apology from UK review body

LONDON (AP) — A British man who spent 17 years in prison for a rape he didn't commit dismissed an “unreserved apology” on Thursday from a review body that twice turned down his attempts to have his conviction referred to the Court of Appeal. Andrew Malkinson, 58, had his conviction quashed last July by the appeals court after DNA evidence linked another suspect to the crime. He had applied to the Criminal Cases Review Commission, or CCRC, which...

Hindu nationalist Modi the favourite as India votes

India began voting Friday in a six-week election with an all but assured victory for Hindu nationalist Prime Minister Narendra Modi, as a weakened opposition is pushed to the sidelines. "I urge all those voting... to exercise their franchise in record numbers," Modi wrote in a social media post on X as the election began.

First lady hits Sara: She has crossed the line ‘

Bad shot na yun sa akin’ MANILA, Philippines — As rumors swirl about the supposed falling out between the Marcoses and the Dutertes, First Lady Liza Marcos revealed that she now views Vice President Sara Duterte negatively. The First Lady admitted being hurt when the Vice President, also the education secretary, supposedly laughed after President Marcos was accused of being “bangag” or high on drugs in a rally led by the Dutertes. “I mean, for...

Factbox-What Iran and Israel would wield in a long-range air war

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Iran's first direct attack on Israel on April 13 has brought renewed focus on their air-defence capabilities as Israeli leaders decide how best to respond. Below is a look at both countries' air forces and aerial defence systems: IRAN The Iranian air force has 37,000 personnel, but decades of international sanctions have largely cut the country off from the latest

Tory activist 'appalled' by party's actions over MP

Fylde MP Mark Menzies strongly disputes claims he asked a party volunteer for £5,000 to pay "bad people".

China: US missile system in PH worsens tensions in Asia Pacific

China has expressed "grave concern" over the US' deployment of a medium-range missile system in the Asia Pacific, saying it worsens tensions in the region and increases the risk of misjudgment and miscalculation. Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian made the remark when asked for China's comment on the mid-range capability missile system known as Typhon being placed in the Philippines amid joint military exercises in the...

Papua New Guinea leader says China, Australia visits show 'robust' ties with major powers

By Kirsty Needham (Reuters) - Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape said on Friday he looked forward to visits by China's foreign minister and Australia's prime minister in the coming days that demonstrated strong ties with countries accounting for more than 70% of its trade. The high-level visits showed Papua New Guinea's "strategic role and its robust diplomatic relations with major

Scottish government confirms it will abandon 2030 climate target

Net Zero Secretary Mairi McAllen has confirmed the Scottish government is abandoning it's climate change target which claimed to reduce emissions by 75% by 2030.

PCSO Lotto Draw Results, April 18, 2024 | Super Lotto 6/49, Lotto 6/42 Mega Lotto 6/45, 6D, 3D, and 2D

WATCH: Here are the winning lotto combinations of the lotto draw results for the 9 p.m. draw on Thursday, April 18. READ: https://mb.com.ph/2024/4/18/no-lotto-6-42-super-lotto-6-49-jackpot-winners-in-april-18-draw

Eurovision will have heightened security as police fear terror attacks

Pro-Palestinian activists are planning two large demonstrations to protest at Israel's participation in Eurovision, as the conflict in the Middle East threatens to overshadow the pop music festival.

Philippines, New Zealand eye forces deal, share concern over South China Sea

MANILA — Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon agreed on Thursday to deepen defense cooperation and expressed serious concern over the South China Sea, where the Philippines and China have had maritime run-ins. China claims almost the entire South China Sea, a conduit for more than $3 trillion in annual ship […]

Can Ukraine’s new drone campaign change the battlefield?

At the world's end, Humza will pipe up: 'It's worse in Wales'

If you're wondering what went wrong with the Hate Crime Act, just know that everyone except Humza Yousaf is to blame.

India starts voting in the world's largest election as Modi seeks a third term as prime minister

NEW DELHI (AP) — Millions of Indians began voting Friday in a six-week election that's a referendum on Narendra Modi, the populist prime minister who has championed an assertive brand of Hindu nationalist politics and is seeking a rare third term as the country's leader. The voters began queuing up at polling stations hours before they were allowed in at 7 a.m. in the first 21 states to hold votes, from the Himalayan mountains to the tropical...

Over 100 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested from New York's Columbia campus

By Kanishka Singh (Reuters) - More than 100 pro-Palestinian protesters were arrested on Wednesday on the campus of Columbia University after its president authorized New York police to clear an encampment set up by students demonstrating against Israel's actions in Gaza. Columbia University President Nemat Minouche Shafik, who a day earlier came under fire from Republicans at a House of

PHL, pang-walo sa listahan ng mga bansang magandang tirhan at pagtrabahuhan ng mga expatriate ayon sa isang survey

PHL, pang-walo sa listahan ng mga bansang magandang tirhan at pagtrabahuhan ng mga expatriate ayon sa isang survey

Israel 'strikes Iran' as explosions rock hostile state

Israel has conducted airstrikes on a target in Iran, US officials say.

At UN, Iran warns Israel against further military action

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - Iran told the United Nations Security Council on Thursday that Israel "must be compelled to stop any further military adventurism against our interests" as the U.N. secretary-general warned that the Middle East was in a "moment of maximum peril." Israel has said it will retaliate against Iran's April 13 missile and drone attack, which Tehran says

Protester committed contempt of court using a sign

Trudi Warner was arrested on March 27 last year for holding up a sign outside an entrance used by jurors at Inner London Crown Court.

Teenager charged with terrorism over Sydney bishop stabbing

By Renju Jose SYDNEY (Reuters) - A 16-year-old boy has been charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly stabbing an Assyrian church bishop in Sydney during a church service, Australian police said on Friday, as investigations continued into a riot after the knife attack. Police from the joint counter terrorism team questioned the boy, who is in a hospital under police guard recovering from

Another first: PCG to deploy six ships for US, PH war games

MANILA, Philippines — For the first time, the Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) will deploy six vessels for the expanding Balikatan war games in view of the mounting tensions in the West Philippine Sea. PCG spokesperson Rear Admiral Armand Balilo on Wednesday said four 44-meter multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) and two larger patrol vessels will be deployed in the exercise which will commence next week. In another first, there will be trilateral...

Minister asked if incinerator plans could be blocked

Steve Barclay's office sought advice on blocking incinerators, including one in his own constituency.

Ukraine seeks G7, NATO help for battered air defences

By Crispian Balmer and Angelo Amante CAPRI, Italy (Reuters) -Ukraine warned foreign ministers from the Group of Seven (G7) major powers on Thursday they had to change strategy if they wanted Kyiv to withstand increasingly destructive Russian air assaults. The G7 ministers meeting on the island of Capri acknowledged the need to get more air defence systems to Ukraine and applauded Ukrainian

Manila Water buys 70% of Laguna utility operator

MANILA, Philippines — Manila Water Co. Inc. of tycoon Enrique Razon Jr. is cornering a 70-percent stake in Equipacific HoldCo Inc. (EHI) for P1.15 billion to fortify its presence in Laguna province. In a disclosure on Thursday, the listed water concessionaire said its subsidiary, Manila Water Philippine Ventures Inc. (MWPV), signed an agreement to acquire the respective holdings of Equi-Parco Holdings Corp. (30 percent), Metropac Water...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 785

As the war enters its 785th day, these are the main developments.

Marcos leads launch of DICT project for faster internet service, accessibility

MANILA Philippines: President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday led the grand launch of the National Fiber Backbone (NFB) Phase 1 Project that is expected to enhance internet speeds and accessibility in the country. The completion of Phase 1 of the NFB project "is a significant milestone toward the achievement of a Bagong Pilipinas, the administration's comprehensive strategy for economic and social transformation," the Department of Information...

Hindi sikreto ang sinasabing 'gentleman's agreement' nina FPRRD at Chinese Pres. Xi Jinping | UB

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PBBM, nagbigay ng grace period sa ban sa e-trikes at e-bikes sa national roads

PBBM, nagbigay ng grace period sa ban sa e-trikes at e-bikes sa national roads

Pagbisita ni New Zealand PM Luxon, inaasahang magbubukas ng karagdagang investment para sa Pilipinas

Pagbisita ni New Zealand PM Luxon, inaasahang magbubukas ng karagdagang investment para sa Pilipinas GSIS, naglaan ng P2.5B na emergency loan para sa mga naapektuhan ng pertussis at #ElNiñoPH

We want 20mph speed limit, say worried villagers

The 20mph limit is controversial, but a petition calls for it to be introduced in two villages.

Cagayan colleges, universities dismiss reports on influx of Chinese students

Private higher education institutions in Cagayan have denied reports on the supposed influx of Chinese students in the province. In a joint statement, the concerned colleges and universities said there are only 486 foreign students at St. Paul University Philippines in Tuguegarao City. “Contrary to what is reported by various media agencies, the 4,600 reported enrolled number of students is not only grossly overstated but completely baseless,”...

IAEA notes reported attack on Zaporizhzhia plant, Russia accuses Ukraine

(Reuters) - The U.N.'s nuclear watchdog said on Thursday that officials at Ukraine's Russian-held Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant had reported a new attempted drone attack on the facility's training centre -- less than two weeks after other similar incidents. Russia-installed officials at the plant, the largest nuclear facility in Europe, said Ukraine was behind the latest incident. Russian

How mayors became the fashionable thing in England

Ahead of elections in May, political editor Chris Mason looks at England's mayoral model.

Hindi nanaman sasapat ang supply ng kuryente sa demand kaya magkakaroon muli ng red alert status sa Luzon grid ngayong araw | GMA Integrated News Bulletin

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UN chief: limited, 'sometimes nil' improvement from Israel action on Gaza aid

By Michelle Nichols UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) -Israel's commitments to improve aid access in the Gaza Strip have had limited and sometimes no impact, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said on Thursday as he pushed for urgent, meaningful and measurable progress to avert famine. The United Nations has long complained of obstacles to getting aid in and distributing it throughout Gaza

Man in Davao Oriental arrested for beating up his own mother

A 33-year-old man was arrested in Davao Oriental for beating up his own mother, according to GMA Regional TV One Mindanao's report on "State of the Nation." A video footage shows the suspect repeatedly hitting a woman. The children can be seen crying as they tried, in vain, to stop him. According to the police, the mother and her son had a feud for a while that stemmed from an issue relative to the latter's live-in partner. The suspect was...

Illuminating facts about the Age of Enlightenment

The Enlightenment, also known as the Age of Reason, was an intellectual and philosophical movement that occurred in Europe in the 17th and 18th centuries. Enlightenment thinkers in Britain, France, and throughout Europe questioned traditional authority and embraced the notion that humanity could be improved through rational change. Challenging political and religious conventions, the Enlightenment produced numerous books, essays, inventions, scientific discoveries, laws, wars, and revolutions. Intrigued? Click through the following gallery for the movement's core beliefs, and even some of its common misconceptions.