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Trump keeps Iran strike decision unclear as tensions escalate

Dhaka, June 19 -- President Donald Trump would not say Wednesday whether he has decided to order a US strike on Iran, a move that Tehran warned anew would be greeted with stiff retaliation if it happe... Read More


2 DB men shot during anti-drug operation in Paltan

Dhaka, June 19 -- Two members of the Detective Branch (DB) of Dhaka Metropolitan Police (DMP) sustained bullet injuries early Thursday after suspected drug dealers opened fire during an anti-narcotics... Read More


11-year-old student drowns in canal

Kyrgyzstan, June 19 -- An 11-year-old school student drowned in a canal in Min-Chynar village of Kadamjay district in Batken region. The incident occurred in the late afternoon on June 18. The boy's... Read More


Vinh Phuc to host international women's volleyball tournament

Hanoi, June 19 -- International women's volleyball tournament VTV Ferroli Cup 2025 will take place from June 28 to July 5 in the northern province of Vinh Phuc, organisers announced on June 18. Joint... Read More


PAGCOR, DICT working hard to take down illegal gaming websites: Palace

Manila, June 19 -- The Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (PAGCOR) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) are working tirelessly to take down all illegal gaming webs... Read More


DPWH to reduce load limit on Dimasalang Bridge in Manila

Manila, June 19 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will reduce the load limit on the Dimasalang Bridge in Manila starting Saturday. In an advisory issued Thursday, the DPWH-North M... Read More


Mongolian writers to attend Beijing International Book Fair 2025

Mongolia, June 19 -- Mongolian writers will hold meeting with the readers at the Culture and Information Center of the Embassy of Mongolia to China on June 19, Montsame reported. Writers, including H... Read More


Declare state of calamity to hasten response vs. RSSI, LGUs told

Manila, June 19 -- The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on Thursday urged local government units (LGUs) in areas heavily infested by red-striped soft-scale insects (RSSI) to declare a state of ca... Read More


Security assured for suspect who said 'sabungeros' dumped at Taal Lake

Manila, June 19 -- Security will be provided to the suspect who claimed that the remains of 34 missing "sabungeros" (cockfight enthusiasts) were dumped at Taal Lake, Batangas, the Philippine National ... Read More


Public warned vs. fake taxi rates at NAIA

Manila, June 19 -- Government authorities on Thursday warned the public against taxi rate cards apparently circulating and being used from the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) to key areas in... Read More