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PDEA seizes P101-M illegal drugs Aug. 15-22

MANILA, Aug. 24 -- The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) seized PHP101.70 million worth of illegal drugs during operations from Aug. 15 to 22. PDEA Director General Isagani Nerez said agents ... Read More


US states prepare for economic fallout ahead of Donald Trump's 'One Big Beautiful Bill'

Washington, Aug. 24 -- As American states prepare for President Donald Trump's highly controversial economic package, known as the "One Big Beautiful Bill" to kick in, states are already facing a fina... Read More


'Konektadong Pinoy' bill lapses into law

MANILA, Aug. 24 -- The "Konektadong Pinoy" bill has lapsed into law, ushering in a major policy reform intended to expand internet access and boost competition among service providers nationwide. Pal... Read More


PH, Australia defense forces perform 'impressive' Palawan drills

MANILA, Aug. 24 -- Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles on Sunday witnessed what they described as an "impressive" display of... Read More


Uddhav Thackeray directs Shiv Sainiks to verify voter lists door-to-door

Mumbai, Aug. 24 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray today instructed party workers to conduct door-to-door verification of voter lists ahead of the upcoming municipal elections, amid allegations... Read More


Reema Kagti sets pen to paper for 'Dahaad 2'

Mumbai, Aug. 24 -- Acclaimed filmmaker Reema Kagti has commenced work on the screenplay of "Dahaad 2", the follow-up to her widely celebrated crime thriller. Reema Kagti has consistently delivered po... Read More


Pune Police, Municipal Corp launch anti-encroachment drive ahead of Ganesh festival

Pune, Aug. 24 -- In a joint effort to ensure smooth movement and safety for devotees during the Ganesh festival, the Pune Police and the Municipal Corporation's Encroachment Department have launched a... Read More


President Donald Trump affirms US' commitment to protecting Ukrainian sovereignty in letter to President Volodymyr Zelensky

Washington/Kyiv, Aug. 24 -- Affirming the US' commitment to protecting Ukrainian sovereignty, President Donald Trump sent a letter to his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky, assuring Kyiv that i... Read More


Russian FM Sergey Lavrov accuses Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of playing games on issue of bilateral talks

Moscow, Aug. 24 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky of playing games on the issue of holding bilateral talks President Vladmir Putin, claiming ... Read More


One of two hostages under grave threat, state Israeli officials post Trump address on Friday

Jerusalem, Aug. 24 -- As Israel continues with its plans to occupy Gaza City, Jerusalem believes that "one or two" hostages may be under "life threatening" circumstances, following US President Donald... Read More