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A video filmed by an Israeli soldier shows widespread destruction in northern Gaza.

Ceasefire efforts appears at a standstill, with Iran saying Washington could no longer dictate terms

With the two sides locked in a standoff, oil prices have continued to soar.

Global military spending is up again, according to SIPRI’s latest report showing the 11th consecutive year of growth.

JNIM has announced the beginning of a “total siege” on Mali’s capital Bamako.

The nationalist group has been escalating threats, nearly 30 years after a peace deal largely ended sectarian violence.

In his lawsuit, Musk said OpenAI cofounder and president betrayed him and public by turning into profit-seeking firm.

Trump has long called for prosecution of Comey, who led an FBI investigation related to the president's 2016 campaign.

Donald Trump's picture will soon appear in some US passports, officials said Tuesday, shattering another norm as the president aggressively puts his personal stamp on government institutions.

US President Donald Trump hailed the "cherished bond" between the United States and the United Kingdom.

Members of Parliament voted 335 to 223 against a Privileges Committee investigation into whether he had misled the House of Commons over the appointment of disgraced peer Peter Mandelson

Former FBI director James Comey has been indicted again, US media reported Tuesday, five months after a previous case against the outspoken critic of President Donald Trump was thrown out.

Political outsider Ali al-Zaidi is tapped as Iraq's new PM to break a months-long political deadlock.

The depreciation of the peso may be seen as a win for dollar earners, but it also makes imports such as oil and food more expensive since these are often paid for in US dollars

Central Visayas’ economy grew by only 3.7% in 2025 as it ‘took a beating’ from destructive earthquakes and typhoons, low tourist arrivals, and higher US tariffs on the region’s exports

When the Supreme Court killed his favorite tariffs in February, President Donald Trump rolled out temporary import taxes to replace them

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis.

The Gulf state is the latest to quit the group, which was created to form a united ⁠front on oil pricing.

The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.

An unusual April heatwave is scorching large parts of India, with temperatures exceeding 46°C in some areas.

The grid in Bangladesh is stretched every year during the summer heat, when people crank up power-hungry air conditioners

The UAE's decision, after nearly 60 years of membership, is seen as a potential death knell for the oil cartel.

From the UAE’s OPEC exit to India’s heatwave, SCO meet updates and the Jakarta train crash, we bring you the top stories that matter with clarity and context.

The new case stems from a 2025 seashell photo posted by the former FBI director that the justice department says calls for violence against Trump.

CENTCOM said U.S. forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship's voyage would not include an Iranian port call

Title holders Paris Saint-Germain squander a three-goal lead but hold on to beat Bayern Munich 5-4 in Paris.

UK sovereign hails national friendship, but delivers pointed messages in speech during four-day US visit.

Mostafa Salameh, a mountaineer, is on a mission to carry letters from children in Gaza to the top of Mount Everest.

Britain's King Charles III urged the United States on Tuesday to stand firm with its Western allies, as strains over Iran and Ukraine risk undermining transatlantic ties facing their most serious test in years.

FloodControlPH wins the gold prize in the 'Best in Audience Engagement' category in the prestigious regional journalism awards

The Family Code recognizes a Filipino's divorce with a foreign spouse obtained in another country

Bookmark this page for the livestream of the hearing on Wednesday, April 29, at 10 am

According to CNN, Allen had shared posts comparing Trump to Hitler and even called upon others who criticised his presidency to purchase guns. His activity on social media ranged from posts about video games to angry pol...

In January, Kim Keon Hee was sentenced to 20 months for accepting gifts from the Unification Church, which sought political favors.

The development comes days after House lawmakers deferred opening the couple's tax records amid legal questions