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WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange can appeal extradition to U.S., UK court rules

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has the right to appeal against his extradition to the U.S., a high court in London found Monday.

Ochoa denies stopping PDEA operation vs high profile personalities

MANILA, Philippines — Former Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa Jr. categorically denied on Monday that he ordered the halt of a Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) operation in 2012 against high-profile personalities linked to illegal drugs. The allegation against Ochoa was earlier made by former PDEA agent Jonathan Morales, who supposedly signed the alleged leaked PDEA pre-operational documents dated March 11, 2012. Ochoa supposedly gave...

Putin’s shakeup leads to demotions and promotions for possible successors

UN watchdog warns on nuclear trafficking

The IAEA reports thousands of pieces of nuclear materiel have gone missing over last three decades.

Spain recalls ambassador as spat with Argentina’s Milei extends

Spain has demanded a public apology from Milei after he used a speech in Madrid to accuse the PM’s wife of corruption.

Angat Dam breaches 180-meter minimum operating water level

MANILA, Philippines — The water level of Angat Dam, which supplies 97 percent of Metro Manila’s water needs, has reached its minimum operating level of 180 meters, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) said on Monday. According to its latest bulletin, Pagasa said that Angat Dam’s water level decreased to 180.73 meters as of 8 a.m. READ: DILG instructs all LGUs to conserve water amid effects of...

Why Did Migz Zubiri Resign as Senate President?

"Hindi ko tinanggap ang pagiging pangulo ng senado para lang hayaan bumagsak ito," he said in his resignation speech.

Pope Francis proclaims 2025 Jubilee papal bull: ‘Hope does not disappoint’

VATICAN— The Catholic Church’s 2025 Jubilee was officially proclaimed on Thursday by Pope Francis, who presided over a formal reading of the Jubilee’s papal bull of indiction. The papal bull, titled “Spes Non Confudit,” meaning “Hope Does Not Disappoint,” declares that the Jubilee Year will officially begin with the opening of the Holy Door of […]

Pope Francis appoints Cardinal Tagle as special envoy to National Eucharistic Congress

Pope Francis has appointed Cardinal Luis Antonio G. Tagle, pro-prefect of the Dicastery for Evangelization, as his special envoy to the National Eucharistic Congress in the United States, which will be celebrated in Indianapolis July 17–21. The announcement was made Saturday by the Vatican. Tagle will celebrate the closing Mass of the 10th National Eucharistic […]

Man charged with attempted murders after stabbing

Leon Telemacque, 31, of Clements Road, Birmingham, is due before Exeter Magistrates' Court later.

PCG sends off maritime security groups in 6 regions

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Monday deployed maritime security groups in six “critical regions” as it intensifies its law enforcement operations. In a statement, the PCG said these teams are assigned to Central Luzon, Southern Tagalog, Central Visayas, Western Visayas, Northern Mindanao, and Southwestern Mindanao. More deployment will cover other regions within the year, according to the PCG. Maritime Security Law Enforcement Command...

Who is Mohammad Mokhber, Iran’s interim president?

Mokhber led the Iranian supreme leader’s multibillion-dollar charitable conglomerate for 14 years.

Pair jailed over violent bus stop robbery attempts

One teenage victim had to go to hospital with head and face injuries after being targeted.

Nearly half of Russia’s North Korean missiles failed official claims

UK taxpayers face paying medical bills for migrants deported to Rwanda

A deal signed between the Kigali government and a health insurance firm has revealed that deportees may be sent to countries including India , Belgium and Turkey to receive care not available in Rwanda.

Explainer: Who is Julian Assange?

LONDON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will learn this week whether he has lost his long-running legal battle to prevent his extradition from Britain to the United States to face criminal charges, nearly all under the Espionage Act. Who is Julian Assange? Assange was born in Townsville, Australia, in July 1971. In his teens, Assange gained a reputation as […]

DILG orders probe to revoke Mayor Guo’s authority over police

Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Monday said he ordered a probe on Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo for possible revocation of her authority over the police. In a press conference, Abalos said the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) will conduct the investigation. “I instructed NAPOLCOM to initiate proceedings for the withdrawal of the mayor's deputization,” he said. “Ibig sabihin nito, pagkatapos namin ng imbestigasyon...

PH calls on other countries to ignore China's threat vs SCS 'trespassers'

The Philippines on Monday urged other countries to ignore the threat of China to arrest foreigners who will enter the South China Sea (SCS). “We call on all maritime states particularly our neighbors like Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia to ignore these illegal regulations and sail in these waters to the extent that international law allows,” National Task Force West Philippine Sea (NTF WPS) spokesperson Jonathan Malaya said in a press...

Marcos: We won\'t allow agents within PH to destabilize gov\'t | INQToday

WATCH: President Bongbong Marcos says his administration would not let \"agents within the country to destabilize our government.\"

Senators cite ex-PDEA agent Morales for contempt, order his detention

MANILA, Philippines — Senators moved to cite for contempt and consequently ordered the detention of former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales for reportedly “continuously lying” before the chamber. Senator Jinggoy Estrada made the motion on Monday after he supposedly caught Morales in a web of lies. Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, chairman of the Senate panel on dangerous drugs leading the probe on the allegedly...

Taiwan swears in new president as China pressure grows

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te will be sworn into office Monday, putting him at the helm of the self-ruled island as China ramps up military and political pressure on Taipei. China claims democratic Taiwan as part of its territory and has branded 64-year-old Lai a “dangerous separatist” who will bring “war and decline” to the island. READ: Taiwan new president inherits strong foreign policy, political gridlock Lai will...

Boy remains in critical condition after river death

The two teenage boys got into difficulty in the River Tyne near Ovingham Bridge on Saturday.

Philippines urges China to allow scrutiny of disputed South China Sea shoal

MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines challenged China on Monday to open Scarborough Shoal to international scrutiny after it accused Beijing of destroying the shoal's marine environment. Maritime tension has been rising in the South China Sea between Manila and Beijing, as the Philippines has accused China of using water cannon and blocking manoeuvres through disputed shoals and reefs. Control of

Protesters block New Caledonia roads as French police pour in

By Kirsty Needham and Layli Foroudi SYDNEY/PARIS (Reuters) -A thousand police arrived in New Caledonia from France and streets were relatively calm after a week of unrest, the French High Commission said on Monday, but roads were blocked by protesters and the airport remained shut, stranding tourists. Blockades of roads would continue, Field Action Co-ordination Cell (CCAT), the activist group

PH, India navies to hold exercise in West PH Sea

The joint maritime exercise between the Philippine and Indian navies is set to be conducted in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Philippine Navy said. Philippine Navy spokesperson Commander John Percie Alcos told GMA News Online that the two navies will hold a passing exercise in the WPS, which include warfare exercises. “A PASSEX will involve warfare exercises and seamanship serials to ensure seamless combined operations, improve mutual...

Man in court after town centre roof incident

Officers closed off a town centre for nine hours while they responded to the scene.

Zubiri saw ouster coming, tags senators for betrayal

Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri said he saw his ouster coming as early as the middle of last week and adverted to betrayal by colleagues who vowed "full support" as late as over the weekend. At a news conference following the leadership change a few days before Congress adjourned sine die, Zubiri also mentioned how some senators requests could have eroded the relebance of the Senate. "'Yung Wednesday po, nalaman ko, nagkikita, nagu-usap-usap po sila....

China issues radio challenge vs chopper en route to Pagasa | INQToday

WATCH: Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri says the helicopter boarded by senators on its way to Pagasa Island received a radio challenge from China.

Russia’s visually confirmed tank losses reach a new staggering number

Nat’l Amnesty Commission forms 9 field offices; 10 more eyed

The National Amnesty Commission (NAC) has formed nine field offices across the country and plans to create 10 more to cater to rebels availing the government’s amnesty program, Commissioner Nasser Marohomsalik said Monday. The established field offices are in Pagadian City in Zamboanga Peninsula; Cagayan de Oro; Cotabato City; Davao City; Bacolod; Iloilo; National Capital Region; Isabela City, Basilan; and Jolo, Sulu, Marohomsalik said in a...

Investigation into Angela Rayner will be done 'fairly' says police

Stephen Watson - who has been hailed for his 'back to basics' approach to bringing Greater Manchester Police out of special measures - pledged it would 'go where the evidence leads us'.

In loving protest, Albanian lesbians marry unofficially

By Fatos Bytyci and Florion Goga TIRANA (Reuters) - On the roof of the mayor's office in Albania's capital Tirana, lesbians Alba Ahmetaj and Edlira Mara held an unofficial wedding ceremony on Sunday, a symbolic move they hope will promote LGBT+ rights in the conservative Balkan country. Guests threw white petals as the couple, dressed in billowing white gowns, approached the altar that

US set to evacuate ‘Illegal’ troops from Niger

Strengthening ties with Russia as it pulls back from Western allies, Niger has deemed US troops’ presence ‘illegal’.

Businessman James Kumar skips Senate panel’s ‘PDEA leaks’ probe

MANILA, Philippines — Indian businessman James Kumar did not attend Monday’s Senate panel investigation of “leaked” Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) documents linking certain personalities, including President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., to illegal drug use. The Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs secretary disclosed that Kumar will not be present because he is currently hospitalized. “We have invited Mr. James Kumar....

Duterte must be summoned to 'gentlemen’s agreement' probe, Castro insists

Makabayan bloc member ACT Teachers Party-list. France Castro has reiterated the need to summon former president Rodrigo Duterte in the House inquiry on the alleged 'gentleman's agreement' between the latter and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the West Philippine Sea (WPS).READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/20/duterte-must-be-summoned-to-gentlemen-s-agreement-probe-castro-insistsSubscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletinVisit our website at http://mb.com.phFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletinTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletinInstagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletinTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin#ManilaBulletinOnline#ManilaBulletin#LatestNews

SC: Complainant in criminal case cannot challenge grant of bail, acquittal

The Supreme Court has reiterated that a complainant in a criminal case cannot challenge the grant of bail and acquittal of the accused. The SC Second Division made this remark as it affirmed the bail grant and acquittal of former PASDA president Emmanuel Pascual. He was charged with three counts of qualified theft. “The Court is constrained to dismiss the petition on the ground of lack of legal standing or personality of PASDA to question the...

Ejercito bats for rail-based solutions to urban traffic woes

MANILA, Philippines — Senate Deputy Majority Leader Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito is advocating for rail-based solutions as the key to resolving the Philippines’ escalating urban traffic woes. As chair of the Senate Committee on Urban Planning, Housing, and Urban Development, Ejercito has been vocal about the urgent need to develop the country’s mass transit system to alleviate the worsening congestion on the roads of major metropolitan areas....

DRC army says it stopped attempted coup involving US citizens

By Ange Kasongo and Sonia Rolley KINSHASA (Reuters) -The leader of an attempted coup on Sunday in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has been killed and some 50 people including three American citizens arrested, a spokesman for the Central African country's army told Reuters. Gunfire rang out around 4 a.m. in the capital Kinshasa, a Reuters reporter said. Armed men attacked the presidency in

Hamas mourns Raisi, says he supported the group against Israel

By Nidal al-Mughrabi CAIRO (Reuters) - The Palestinian Islamist group Hamas mourned on Monday the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, who it said had supported the Palestinian people during the current war with Israel. Raisi, a hardliner long seen as a potential successor to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a helicopter crash on Sunday in mountainous terrain near the

Senators warn of new maritime case vs China | INQToday

WATCH: Two senators say the Philippines may file another case against China if it implements its new policy of detaining for up to 60 days without trial foreigners, particularly Filipinos, crossing waters it claims are under its jurisdiction.

Marcos affirms gov't ready for La Niña

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. assured the public on Monday that the government was ready to address the possible effects of La Niña in the coming months. ''Ongoing naman iyan eh. There’s no need to do anything special. We are already doing everything that we can do to prepare for, well, another El Niño and the La Niña that we are anticipating will come,'' Marcos said in an ambush interview in Tacloban City. Nevertheless, Marcos...

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Iran's nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri named acting foreign minister

Iran's veteran nuclear negotiator Ali Bagheri, a harsh critic of the West, was Monday named acting foreign minister to replace the top diplomat killed in a helicopter crash along with the president. The new acting foreign minister has long experience with Iran's nuclear dossier -- the flashpoint issue that has pitted Tehran against major powers and arch foe Israel, who suspect it is seeking the atomic bomb.

Julian Assange fails to attend court hearing that could decide extradition fate due to health issues

Assange has spent the last five years languishing in a British prison trying to avoid being extradited to the US where he faces charges of espionage after his website Wikileaks published a trove of classified information

West Philippine Sea: Pag-asa Island teacher shields kids from fear

PAG-ASA ISLAND, West Philippine Sea — Children playing, unbothered by unfamiliar visitors from distant Metro Manila, was the first sight that greeted a group of senators, journalists and defense officials here. Some of the children would briefly glance at the camera, while others would playfully dance as their 34-year-old teacher, Aien Grace Prudenciado, was being interviewed by media. During the interview with Prudenciado, Chinese vessels were...

Burglar steals till box from Waterstones bookshop

Police are called to a branch of Waterstones after the break-in.

Bato owes PBBM a public apology, says solon

Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa must issue a public apology to President Marcos in case the whole "PDEA leaks" investigation ends up achieving nothing but besmirching the latter's name, House Assistant Majority Leader Zambales 1st district Rep. Jay Khonghun said. READ MORE: https://mb.com.ph/2024/5/20/bato-owes-pbbm-a-public-apology-says-solon Subscribe to the Manila Bulletin Online channel! - https://www.youtube.com/TheManilaBulletin Visit our website at http://mb.com.phFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/manilabulletinTwitter: https://www.twitter.com/manila_bulletinInstagram: https://instagram.com/manilabulletinTiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manilabulletin #ManilaBulletinOnline#ManilaBulletin#LatestNews

Dela Rosa orders detention of ex-Napolcom staff for ‘lying’ during probe

MANILA, Philippines — A former National Police Commission (Napolcom) employee has been ordered detained for allegedly lying during the Senate panel investigation of the so-called “PDEA leaks.” During Monday’s hearing of the Senate committee on public order and dangerous drugs, panel head Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa burst into anger as he believed ex-Napolcom staff Eric “Pikoy” Santiago was not telling the truth. The Senate committee on...

Chinese ships block convoy\'s mother boat from reaching Scarborough | INQToday

WATCH: The mother boat of a civilian convoy aiming to bring supplies to Filipino fishermen could not reach Scarborough Shoal due to being shadowed by China Coast Guard vessels.

Yoga teachers threaten legal action as beachside classes are shutdown

Several yoga instructors in San Diego are pursuing legal action against the city over a ban on their free beachside classes because updated vendor laws include recreational activities like yoga,