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Philippines, 33 other WTO members push to ratify fisheries deal

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and 33 other members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) are pushing the global body to ratify the landmark fisheries agreement aimed at curbing harmful subsidies that lead to illegal, unreported and unregulated fishing (IUUF). In a joint communication, the Philippines and other members including China and the United States, affirmed their support for the entry into force of the WTO Agreement on Fisheries...

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 859

As the war enters its 859th day, these are the main developments.

Notable People who died in 2024

Historical documents that changed the world

Some of the most defining moments in world history have been recorded in reports, acts, and manifestos—documents that serve as written proof of the changes or actions that have influenced society and the way we live. This evidence ranges from ancient ink on papyrus to digital transcripts published on the internet, with much of it signed off by individuals of enormous power and influence. Click on and read through the historical documents that changed the world.

US has 'undeniable complicity' in Gaza war killings, say former US officials

By Kanishka Singh and Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A dozen former U.S. government officials who quit over U.S. support for Israel's war in the Gaza Strip on Tuesday accused President Joe Biden's administration of "undeniable complicity" in the killing of Palestinians in the enclave. In a joint statement, the 12 former government officials said the administration was violating U.S. laws

Police launch manhunt for killers of UBJP member

COTABATO CITY, BARMM, Philippines — The Cotabato City Police Office (CCPO) has intensified its manhunt operation against gunmen who shot dead a former purok (sub-village) leader of Barangay Rosary Heights 8 or Notre Dame on Monday morning. Police Lieutenant Jonathan Marciano, the station commander for Police Station 2 of CCPO, identified the victim as Maria Alona Villar, 50, a resident of Barangay Notre Dame. The victim, according to reports, is...

Cybercrime complaints down by 35%, says PNP

The number of complaints for cybercrimes has decreased by 35% this year so far compared to the record in 2023, according to the Philippine National Police (PNP). "Sa first semester po ng 2024, from January to June 27, ay nakita po natin na bumababa naman po 'yung mga kaso ng cyber-related crimes. In fact, from January 1 to [June] 27, 2024, there was a 34.99% decrease," PNP spokesperson Police Colonel Jean Fajardo said in a press briefing on...

Philippines to be ‘relentless’ in protecting interests in South China Sea, it says

MANILA — The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday of the need to “restore trust” and “rebuild confidence” to better manage maritime disputes, even as Manila told its neighbor it will be “relentless” in protecting its interests in the South China Sea. The Philippine foreign ministry said it had “frank and constructive” discussions with China on the […]

Starmer's immigration plans are dubbed a 'con job', Cleverly claims

James Cleverly has branded Labour's immigration plans a 'con job' which will make the UK 'the destination of choice for illegal migrants in Europe'.

Belarus' Lukashenko says will release ill opponents from prison

(Reuters) - Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said on Tuesday that he was likely to issue an amnesty to some of his jailed political opponents who had taken part in protests against his re-election but were now seriously ill in prison with cancer. Lukashenko, in power since 1994, is one of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin's closest allies and stands accused by his opponents and Western

One killed after shooting outside Newport Beach mall leading to high speed chase: Reports

One person was killed after a shooting outside the Fashion Island mall's Barnes and Noble in Newport Beach, California, police said.

Dad found dead in Magaluf covered in mystery bite marks after being separated from family

Michael Grant, 45, who was on holiday with his wife Leanne and at least two of their four children and other families from Ireland, collapsed close to Magaluf’s notorious Punta Ballena strip around 4.30am yesterday

‘Twin deficits’ seen as persistent drag to peso

Hefty government spending on infrastructure and a sharp cut in import duties on rice would likely result in large “twin deficits” that could weigh on the peso, which would prompt the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to carefully time its rate cuts. In a report sent to journalists, Nomura said it expects dollar outflows from continued importation of construction materials needed for big-ticket infrastructure projects, and from the projected...

3 die of suffocation while allegedly hunting for gold in Misamis Oriental

Three people died due to suffocation while allegedly searching for gold down a hole they have dug in Balingasag, Misamis Oriental, on Monday, July 1, 2024. The fatalities included two men, 48 and 38 years old, and the 15-year-old son of one of the victims. Their companion, a minor, survived and is recuperating in the hospital. Investigation showed that the water pump engine the victims used may have exploded and the smoke it emitted suffocated...

Makati, Taguig ‘war’ eyed in Senate building issue

MANILA, Philippines — The territorial dispute and political rivalry between the local governments of Makati and Taguig could be the reason behind Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano’s beef about the new Senate building, Sen. Nancy Binay said yesterday. Binay made the remark after Cayetano allegedly refused to talk to her about the issue, as she prepares for today’s Senate accounts committee hearing for a “review” of the ballooning costs of the building....

Pope sends greetings to Marcos, Filipinos

MANILA, Philippines — A “close consonance” between the Philippines and the Vatican was highlighted by President Marcos yesterday during the courtesy call of the Vatican’s top diplomat at Malacañang. Pope Francis also sent his greetings, more than nine years after visiting the country. Archbishop Paul Gallagher, Vatican secretary for relations with states and international organizations, said the pope appreciates Filipinos for their amazing work...

Revealing the CIA's controversial history

Previously known as the Office of Strategic Services, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) played a crucial role in covert operations during and after World War II. Today, the CIA is infamous for its alleged disregard for federal and international laws, with rumors suggesting that it undertakes projects not even privy to the President of the United States. Indeed, the secretive organization has been involved in various shady activities, including overthrowing governments, orchestrating false flag operations, and introducing highly addictive drugs into the US. And as declassified covert CIA operations come to light, they make for riveting dissemination. Intrigued? Keep reading to discover more about these clandestine endeavors.

Philippines, Japan close to signing access deal

MANILA, Philippines — The signing of a Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan could be a milestone that can convince other countries of the need for a “broad united front” to maintain a rules-based international order in the South China Sea (SCS), Philippine Navy spokesman for West Philippine Sea (WPS) Rear Admiral Roy Vincent Trinidad said yesterday. “This will be a very historic activity considering that the...

China coast guard says Philippine ships’ presence at Sabina Shoal violated China’s sovereignty

BEIJING — The China Coast Guard said the Philippines on Monday dispatched three vessels to resupply a Philippine coast guard vessel (9701) “illegally” stranded on a reef in the South China Sea that Beijing claimed as part of its territory. In a statement on Tuesday, the China Coast Guard said it had followed and monitored the supply […]

Minnesota prosecutor provides most detailed account yet of shooting deaths of 3 first responders

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Police investigating a potential sexual abuse case in a Minneapolis suburb found themselves in a gunbattle against a well-armed resident in a darkened home while trying to protect seven children inside, a prosecutor said Tuesday in a report on the shootings that left two officers and a paramedic dead. Dakota County Attorney Kathryn Keena made the revelation in a memo, based on an investigation by the state Bureau of Criminal...

PNP probes cop allegedly planting evidence in Iloilo anti-drug op

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine National Police (PNP) is investigating the circumstances surrounding the viral video of an anti-illegal drugs operation in Iloilo province showing a policeman allegedly planting evidence. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said the Western Visayas police conducted the operation in Barangay Poblacion in Duenas, Iloilo, resulting in the arrest of a male individual. READ: Court finds cop guilty of torturing...

Urgent search for missing mum and her two young children last seen six days ago

Police have launched an urgent appeal after a mum Della went missing from home with her two young children - aged seven and two - from the Edgbaston area of Birmingham

Lapu-Lapu fire razes P2.5M worth of properties

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Eight houses were destroyed in a fire that broke out in a residential area in Sitio Bagumbayan 1, Brgy. Maribago in Lapu-Lapu City on Tuesday, July 2. The first alarm fire broke out at 12:55 a.m. but it was only reported to authorities at 1:10 a.m. It was placed under control almost an hour later or at 1:54 a.m. before it was finally put out at 2:30 a.m. Fire investigators said damages caused by the fire reached P2.5...

5 dead, 2 hurt after truck rams into houses in Samar

TACLOBAN CITY – Five persons died while two others were injured after a loader truck rammed into their houses in Barangay Caglanipao Sur, Tinambacan District in Calbayog City, Samar in the early hours of Tuesday, July 2. The Calbayog City police have yet to release the names of the victims. According to the city police report, the truck driven by a 40-year-old man from Caloocan City was traveling from Naval in Biliran to Allen town in Northern...

Michael Gove calls Keir Starmer the 'Jellyfish of British Politics'

Michael Gove shows unwavering support for Conservative Party Leader Rishi Sunak at his late night campaign in London. Labelling Labour leader Keir as the 'Jellyfish of British Politics!'

Moldovan separatists complain to EU about central government

By Alexander Tanas CHISINAU (Reuters) - A week after the European Union launched membership talks with Moldova, the country's separatist region complained on Tuesday that central authorities had ignored its proposals to settle their long-running dispute and imposed a "banking blockade". The leader of the pro-Russian separatist Transdniestria region, Igor Krasnoselsky, told the EU ambassador in a

Rohingya minority in firing line as rebels attack western Myanmar town

By Ruma Paul COX'S BAZAR, Bangladesh (Reuters) - It was soon after afternoon prayers at a mosque near western Myanmar's Maungdaw town last month that 45-year-old Abdur said he looked up and spotted a drone hovering above. It was armed. "Within seconds, there was an explosion, and I lost consciousness," said the bearded farmer, asking only to use his first name because of security concerns. He

Binay on Angara’s DepEd appointment: Senate now short of lawyers

MANILA, Philippines — Senator Nancy Binay on Tuesday said that while she is “proud” of Senator Sonny Angara with his appointment as Education secretary, the Senate is losing another lawyer when there are committees that should be headed by legal experts. In a press briefing on Tuesday, Binay said she is proud that a member of their group Solid 7 — the senators who stuck with former Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri even after he resigned from...

Haiti PM vows 'transparency' to population traumatized by gangs

Garry Conille, a medical doctor by training who once briefly served as Haiti's prime minister, says he never hesitated to return home to take up the post once again. "The responsibility for reestablishing security is first and foremost a Haitian responsibility," said Conille, who last served as prime minister in 2011-2012.

Countries with the highest (and lowest) concentration of immigrants

Global migration and immigration are felt and experienced everywhere and by each of us. There are countries out there that boast high immigrant populations, while others have next to nothing. By understanding the patterns of migration, we can better understand the lives of immigrants and nonimmigrants alike. Whether it's the lure of a promising job market, or discouraging and restrictive immigration policies, the things that invite (or deter) immigrants are important to consider. This gallery will not only list the nations with the highest and lowest immigration populations, but also explain the 'why' behind both realities. Click through to discover more.

PH, China renew commitment vs Pogo-related crimes

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine and Chinese governments renewed their commitment to work together in combating crimes linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (Pogos), the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said on Tuesday. The PAOCC made the pronouncement after a meeting between its chairperson Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian on Monday, July 1. According to...

CHEd approves Mapua’s transnational higher education programs

MANILA, Philippines — In a bid to bring international education closer to Filipino students, the Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) has approved the first transnational higher education (TNHE) programs of Mapua University and Arizona State University (ASU). CHEd announced on Tuesday the TNHE programs authorized at Mapua University: Bachelor of Science in Business Administration-Master of Global Management Bachelor of Science in Business...

Tennessee woman awarded $700K after being fired for refusing vaccine

Tanja Benton, 52, won her lawsuit against the health giant after a jury found that her refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine was based on 'sincerely held religious beliefs.'

Taiwan says China seizes fishing boat near Chinese coast

TAIPEI (Reuters) - Chinese officials boarded and then seized a Taiwanese fishing boat operating near China's coast close to a Taiwan-controlled island and took it to a Chinese port, the Taiwan coast guard said late on Tuesday in a further escalation of tensions. China views democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and has ramped up pressure on Taipei since President Lai Ching-te took

PH to require pre-shipment inspection of farm products

Starting October, the Department of Agriculture (DA) expects to enforce pre-shipment inspections at ports of origin to curtail the proliferation of smuggled goods and animal diseases in the country. This is while waiting for the completion of the country’s first border inspection facility by next year. “Before these facilities become operational, we will issue an administrative order on pre-shipment inspection, pending approval from the...

PH, China see need to ease SCS tension

(UPDATES) THE Philippines and China have affirmed their commitment to "de-escalate" tensions in the region without prejudice to their respective positions, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement, the DFA said the Philippines and China convened the 9th Meeting of their Bilateral Consultation Mechanism on the South China Sea (BCM) in Manila on July 2. The DFA said Manila and Beijing raised the need "to restore trust, rebuild...

Why Exactly is the Philippines the World's Top Rice Importer?

Is it because of corruption, incompetence, bad politicians, or laziness? According to IRRI, the answer is quite simple.

Kanlaon Volcano emits high level of harmful gas – Phivolcs

MANILA, Philippines — The Kanlaon Volcano on Tuesday released its second-highest emission of sulfur dioxide this year, the state seismology bureau said. READ: Phivolcs: Mt. Kanlaon gas emissions drop, but explosion possible “Volcanic sulfur dioxide (SO2) gas emission from the summit crater of Kanlaon based on campaign Flyspec measurements today, 2 July 2024, averaged 5,083 tonnes/day. This is the second highest emission from the volcano recorded...

SolGen files quo warranto case vs Guo this month

MANILA, Philippines — A quo warranto petition and another case will be filed by the Office of the Solicitor General (OSG) this month against suspended Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo, a suspected Chinese infiltrator. “We’re just waiting for certified copies of our documentary evidence from official sources,” Solicitor General Menardo Guevarra told reporters yesterday. A quo warranto case is a special civil action against a person who usurps,...

Boy, 17, dies during school trip to the beach

The 17-year-old boy died in hospital after the incident at West Wittering beach, police say.

Labour 'virtually certain' to win a bigger majority than 1997

A new MRP study by Survation, published within the final 48 hours of campaigning, predicted Labour would win 484 seats at this week's general election .

Escudero wants Marcos, Xi to resume talks

AMID the increasing tension in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), Senate President Francis Escudero on Tuesday said that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Chinese President Xi Jinping need to continue their dialogues and devise a diplomatic and peaceful solution to the maritime problem. "Reducing tensions in the WPS depends on the mutual actions or initiatives of both countries' executive branches. Since the head of state is the primary architect...

Discipline used in Kansas' largest school district was discriminatory, the Justice Department says

TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Educators in Kansas’ largest public school district discriminated against Black and disabled students when disciplining them, according to the U.S. Department of Justice, which announced an agreement Tuesday that will have the district revising its policies. Changes the Wichita district has agreed to include restraining unruly students less often and ending the practice of putting misbehaving students alone in rooms by Jan....

PAOCC files raps vs Chinese citizens involved in raided Pampanga Pogo

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) on Tuesday filed criminal complaints against two Chinese citizens for their involvement in illegal activities in a Philippine Offshore Gaming Operator (Pogo) hub in Porac, Pampanga. Named in the complaint were Qin Ren Gou, 37 years old, and Jiang Shi Guang, 41 years old, both from Hebei province of China. They were arrested during a raid at the Pogo hub where Lucky...

Red Sea crisis disrupts global shipping, escalates delays

THE Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) said the Red Sea crisis has severely disrupted global shipping, causing delays, soaring costs and increased carbon emissions. AISL President Patrick Ronas said that since December 2023, attacks on vessels have forced ships to reroute around the Cape of Good Hope, affecting major ports such as Jebel Ali, Singapore, Port Kelang, Rotterdam, Barcelona, Ningbo and Nansha. "About 30 percent of...

Tunisian president sets election date for Oct. 6

TUNIS (Reuters) -Tunisian President Kais Saied on Monday set the presidential election date for Oct. 6 and is widely expected to seek a second term, with at least one potential candidate in jail and others facing prosecution. Elected president in 2019, Saied has not officially announced his candidacy but said last year he will not hand power to what he called non-patriots. The opposition says

Wales' key general election battlegrounds to watch

Could Wales lose four of its previous Welsh secretaries in one night?

Chinese badminton star, 17, DIES from cardiac arrest during a match as inquest opens into 40-second delay before treatment

Zhang Zhijie was playing at the Asia Junior Championships in the Indonesian city of Yogyakarta on Sunday when he suddenly fell to the floor.

Keir Starmer: Britain's next prime minister?

Labour leader Keir Starmer is a former human rights lawyer turned-state prosecutor whose ruthless ambition and formidable work ethic look set to propel him to Britain's highest political office. He is friends with human rights lawyer Amal Clooney from their time together at the same legal practice and once recounted a boozy lunch he had with her and her Hollywood actor husband George.

Lucy Letby found guilty of trying to kill ANOTHER baby

On Tuesday a jury found the 34-year-old guilty of attempting to murder her 14th victim at the Countess of Chester Hospital - a tiny baby girl born in February 2016