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Biden out of the picture as world leaders meet

If there was any doubt that Joe Biden is no longer in the picture for many world leaders, his final G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro provided a sure sign.

Russia begins mass production of radiation-resistant bomb shelters

Russia has begun mass production of mobile bomb shelters that can protect against a variety of man-made threats and natural disasters, including radiation and shockwaves, the emergency ministry's research institute said.

Ukraine vows no surrender.jp Kremlin issues nuke threat

Ukraine said yesterday that its forces would never surrender to Russia, 1,000 days after Moscow launched its brutal invasion, while the Kremlin also pledged victory and escalated its nuclear saber-rattling.

HK court jails 45 democracy campaigners

A Hong Kong court yesterday jailed all 45 defendants convicted of subversion in the city's largest national security trial, with \"mastermind\" Benny Tai receiving the longest term of 10 years.

Divided G20 fails to agree on climate, Ukraine

G20 leaders failed on Monday to break a deadlock in UN climate talks at a summit in Rio that was dominated by divergences over the war in Ukraine and Donald Trump's impending return to the White House.

Canada foils Iran plot to assassinate former minister

Canadian authorities recently foiled an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate Irwin Cotler, a former justice minister who has been a strong critic of Tehran, Cotler's organization said Monday.

Do the Donald! Trump dance takes US sport by storm

As sporting celebrations go, it doesn't quite have the charm of Roger Milla's hip-wiggling shimmy with a corner flag at the 1990 World Cup or the imperious swagger of Usain Bolt's iconic lightning pose.

Trump to use military in mass deportations

US president-elect Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he intended to declare a national emergency and use the military in some form to assist in his plans for mass deportations of immigrants who do not have legal residency status.

Lebanon, Hezbollah agree to US proposal for ceasefire with Israel

Lebanon and Hezbollah have agreed to a US proposal for a ceasefire with Israel with some comments on the content, a top Lebanese official told Reuters on Nov. 18, describing the effort as the most serious yet to end to the fighting.

Priest who allowed Carpenter to shoot video in church fired

The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter (in photo) filmed provocative scenes for a music video was stripped of his duties on Monday after church officials said an investigation revealed other instances of mismanagement.

Deadly triple stabbing shocks New York

A man went on a deadly stabbing spree in New York on Monday, police and the mayor said, killing two people and critically injuring a third.

Multiple children injured in car crash at China school

Multiple children were injured on Tuesday when a car crashed outside a primary school in central China, state media said yesterday, without providing more details about the number of casualties or the person responsible.

E. Visayas workers to get pay hike

Minimum wage earners in Eastern Visayas are expected to receive a higher take-home pay after the Regional Tripartite Wages and Productivity Board (RTWPB) approved a petition to increase the daily rate in the region.

Kanlaon eruption destroys P194-M crops in Negros town

The eruption of Kanlaon Volcano has destroyed up to P194 million worth of agricultural produce in La Castellana, Negros Occidental alone, according to the municipal government.

Marcos provides P50-M aid for Catanduanes typhoon victims

Days after Super Typhoon Pepito battered Catanduanes, President Marcos visited the province yesterday to assess the extent of damage caused by the calamity and distribute aid to affected communities.

Vatican designates Ilocos Sur church as minor basilica

Pope Francis has granted an 18th-century church in Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur the title of minor basilica.

SC honors retired Sandiganbayan presiding justice

Firm yet compassionate.

Man convicted for sexual abuse, exploitation of children

A man known for producing, possessing and selling videos of children being sexually abused has been convicted for sexual abuse and exploitation of children by a Manila court.

Teachers score NTF-ELCAC for recruiting COCOPEA as private partner

Private school teachers yesterday scored the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC) for recruiting the Coordinating Council of Private Educational Associations (COCOPEA) as its private partner academic institution.

Chinese man found dead inside car in Manila

A 46-year-old Chinese national was found dead with multiple stab wounds inside his Vehicle parked at the corner of Padre Algue Street and Jose Abad Santos Avenue in Tondo, Manila, early yesterday morning.

Linked to murder and money laundering, Garma seeking US political asylum

Ex-PNP Col. Royina Garma is linked to the 2020 assassination of a general. She was influential in Rodrigo Duterte's admin then.

Try 'shock-and-awe' public alerts

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), not the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), is empowered to regulate and has the authority to audit firms engaged in business using financial technology.

Struggling to fight negativity

The last few months have been rough. On radio and social media, we Filipinos have been inundated (and entertained) by legislative hearings that exposed the dastardly deeds of politicians and supposed spiritual leaders.

A foul fireside chat

It was such a cozy moment in the Oval Office on Wednesday morning, with the roaring fire and the warm handshake and the past presidents - including George Washington, Abraham Lincoln and FDR - looking down benignly on the scene.

Phl gov't probes Rody

Maybe it's just my imagination, but there seems to be something akin to panic and dismay in some quarters over the news that the Philippine government has finally launched an investigation of Rodrigo Duterte for possible crimes against humanitarian law.

Foreign influences

While undertaking a series of corporate trainings and consultancies, I began to take note of certain changes in the business community that has slowly become the rule rather than the exception.

Minimum credible Comelec capability

The Commission on Elections has amended its rules on the registration of social media accounts that will be used in connection with the 2025 mid-term elections.

Perseverance and dreams: SM scholars'key to rising above poverty

Youth from underserved communities, like Franz Santos and Kristina Tuazon, are no strangers to challenges.

PAWS: Include farm animals in National Disaster Preparedness Plan

Amid reports that cows were casualties of Super Typhoon Pepito in Nueva Vizcaya, the Philippine Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) believes that farm animals should also be part of the National Disaster Preparedness Plan.

Sandigan upholds conviction of pork’ scam execs

The Sandiganbayan has upheld the conviction of officials of three abolished state firms in connection with the pork barrel scam.