BANGLADESH PM SHEIKH HASINA SECURES FIFTH TERM AMIDST OPPOSITION BOYCOTT In a Sunday election marked by an opposition boycott led by the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has secured re-election for a fifth term, according to officials. The ruling Aw
ISIS CLAIMS RESPONSIBILITY FOR DEADLY IRAN TWIN BLASTS ISIS has taken responsibility for the tragic twin explosions in Iran, claiming the lives of over 100 individuals and causing injuries to several others during a ceremony. The incidents occurred at a cemetery in Kerman, where a gathering
INFLATION EASES TO 3.9 PERCENT IN DECEMBER MANILA — Despite heightened holiday demand, inflation in the Philippines continued to ease for the third consecutive month, primarily attributed to slower increases in utility expenses and essential food prices. National Statistician and Phil
US EXTENDS MILITARY PRESENCE AT QATAR BASE FOR 10 YRS: REPORT The US has reached a deal to extend its military presence at a base in Qatar for another 10 years, a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday. The base in question is the Al Udeid Air Base, which is located in the des
CHINA, US ANNOUNCE MILITARY PATROLS IN DISPUTED SOUTH CHINA SEA BEIJING — Beijing and Washington both announced military deployments in the South China Sea on Wednesday, following heightened tensions between China and the Philippines in the disputed waterway. China's People's Li
JAPAN GRAPPLES WITH DEVASTATING EARTHQUAKE AND TSUNAMI FALLOUT A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck Japan's Noto region on New Year's Day, causing extensive destruction, including homes and highways. Over 50 aftershocks followed, triggering tsunami waves over a meter high. Urgent evac
PHILIPPINES, US DISCUSS REINFORCING COOPERATION MANILA — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke yesterday with Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo about the ongoing tensions in the South China Sea as the two top diplomats exchanged ideas on how to reinforce bilateral co
RUSSIAN NAVAL SHIP IN CRIMEA DAMAGED IN UKRAINIAN AIR STRIKE In a significant development, Ukraine launched a cruise missile attack on a substantial Russian landing warship in Crimea, resulting in at least one fatality. The strike targeted the Crimean port of Feodosia, damaging the Novocher
PHILIPPINES PURSUES OIL EXPLORATION DESPITE DEADLOCK WITH CHINA MANILA - President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. affirmed the Philippines' commitment to advancing oil exploration projects in the West Philippine Sea despite stalled negotiations with China. Despite three years of talks, no substantial
DEFIANT NETANYAHU DECLARES: 'WE'RE NOT STOPPING' Israel declared an escalation in its military operations against Hamas in Gaza, further worsening the dire conditions for civilians after 12 weeks of relentless strikes. The heightened conflict has reverberated across the Middle East, with Ir
