Washington: United States President Donald Trump declared his readiness to impose stringent sanctions on Russia, contingent upon all NATO countries ceasing their oil purchases from the nation. According to Philippines News Agency, Trump conveyed his stance via his Truth
Milan: ‘Bong salamat, bong salamat (Big thanks, big thanks),’ whispered T’boli elder Ganay Mendal Bongon, 86, as her wrinkled hands clutched the PHP10,000 cash gift she received from the national government like a prized treasure. Still sprightly and chatty, she
Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) is targeting to register at least three million overseas voters for the upcoming 2028 national and local elections. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia expressed confidence in meeting this ambitious target, particularly due to the significance
Tokyo: The World Athletics Championships commenced at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo, marking the first time the prestigious biennial competition has been held in the Japanese capital since 1991. This event signifies the third occasion Japan has hosted the
Manila: The Philippine National Police (PNP) will provide security to the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as it conducts inspections of major flood-control projects, which are under scrutiny due to alleged irregularities. Department of Interior and Local Government
Pasay city: A total of 2,000 balls will be donated to revitalize grassroots sports development in public schools nationwide, the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) said Sunday. The balls are from the F©d©ration Internationale de Volleyball (FIVB) and the Philippine National
Milan: The Philippine Army’s 48th Infantry Battalion (48IB) has strongly criticized the communist New People’s Army (NPA) for putting residents at risk by accumulating improvised explosive devices (IEDs) near a community in Butuan City. The discovery of these dangerous materials
Phnom penh: Cambodian and Chinese firms have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost the export of Cambodian cashew nuts to the Chinese market, with a total value of US$35 million. The signing ceremony took place at the Ministry
Bangkok: The Thai government has reversed a yearslong ban to allow Myanmar refugees to work. Aid agencies have welcomed the move, which comes amid US aid cuts and a potential shortage of cheap labor in Thailand. According to Deutsche
Phnom penh: The National Assembly has met with representatives of the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and UN Women to organise a “model parliament” programme aimed at helping women and girls take up political leadership roles. This programme will train