Oct 15, 2026
SAN FRANCISCO. Agusan del Sur — Eight Chinese nationals and 10 Filipino workers were arrested while heavy machinery and extraction equipment valued at P153.3 million were impounded following a multi-agency operation against an alleged illegal mining operation in Surigao City, Surigao del Norte, on Wednesday. Brig. Gen. Rolindo Suguilon, Police Regional Office 13 (PRO-13) director,
Ukraine's president says a pause on striking energy sites is over following fresh Russian attacks.
In a landmark move, China and Pakistan have kicked off their inaugural joint military exercise, dubbed Karakoram 2026, in the high-altitude region of Xinjiang. This operation emphasizes counter-terrorism strategies, utilizing advanced Chinese military technology. The participating forces aim to refine their skills in mountainous terrains, thus fortifying the strategic partnership between the two nations. The exercise promises improved synergy as troops navigate shared operational standards.
MANILA, Philippines — Many of the people killed in the ruthless drug war waged by former President Rodrigo Duterte were breadwinners who worked blue-collar jobs and came from slum communities. The stories of how they were victimized and suffered from the extrajudicial killings will be heard when Duterte’s trial for crimes against humanity in the
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor confirmed that negotiations for a bilateral trade agreement are advancing rapidly. Both sides have resolved major issues and are close to finalizing the agreement. Gor emphasized that the pace of negotiations is unusually swift compared to previous trade deals. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar also indicated that progress ensures a positive outcome is imminent.
Protests have taken place over the rules which have seen pupils wearing hijabs turned away from schools.
Austin residents have passionately defended the historic Lions Municipal Golf Course for years, opposing potential developers. A new proposal seeks to officially hand over ownership of the golf course to the city, safeguarding its future. In return, the University of Texas would gain revised development regulations for neighboring properties on Lake Austin Boulevard. Officials assert that this arrangement effectively balances the need for green spaces with urban expansion.
PALANGKARAYA, Indonesia – Thick haze turned the skies in Indonesia’s Palangkaraya apocalyptic shades of yellow and orange on Thursday, reducing visibility to a few dozen metres as wildfires cause a regional air pollution crisis. Kuala Lumpur topped monitoring site IQAir’s ranking of most polluted major global cities by Thursday, followed closely by Singapore, and with
A 19-year-old white supremacist's intention to attack a temple near Chicago was disrupted by a rifle malfunction. Following the incident, concerned colleagues notified authorities after he expressed his intentions via messages. Police arrested Alexandros Paporakis, uncovering alarming materials including a manifesto that targeted several communities. The case has raised serious safety concerns among Hindu organizations about worship places.
Vincent van Gogh's exquisite painting, Châtaigniers en fleurs, has resurfaced after being tucked away for over sixty years and will soon hit the auction block in New York. With an estimated value of around $180 million, this piece could shatter records. Once acquired in 1975, it has remained within the Blaquier family collection, drawing excitement from collectors, particularly during the recent preview in Hong Kong.
