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Illegal arms factory busted in Faridpur; one arrested

, Jan. 24 -- Joint forces comprising army personnel and police busted an illegal arms manufacturing factory at Dumain village in Madhukhali upazila of Faridpur and arrested a man on Friday night. The... Read More


Bangladesh, Costa Rica eye opening new avenues for strengthening ties

, Jan. 24 -- Bangladesh Ambassador accredited to the Republic of Costa Rica Mushfiqul Fazal Ansarey has met with President Rodrigo Chaves Robles at a reception at the National Theatre Hall and they un... Read More


Trump withdraws Canada's invitation to Board of Peace

World, Jan. 24 -- US President Donald Trump has withdrawn an invitation for Canada to join his newly constituted Board of Peace, in the latest spat between the North American neighbours, BBC reported.... Read More


Vietnam emerges as one of Asia's must-visit destinations: Vogue

Hanoi, Jan. 24 -- French magazine Vogue has ranked Vietnam among Asia's top destinations for 2026, highlighting its unique mix of breathtaking landscapes, vibrant culture and contemporary energy. Fro... Read More


Shear line, 'amihan' to bring rains to parts of PH

Manila, Jan. 24 -- The shear line and the northeast monsoon or "amihan" are forecast to bring light rains to parts of the country, the weather bureau said Saturday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the Philip... Read More


BOC eyes to deliver abandoned 'balikbayan' boxes in 60 days

Manila, Jan. 24 -- The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is looking to deliver thousands of "balikbayan" boxes abandoned in a Manila port to the families of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in two months. "Hop... Read More


Russian vlogger negative for HIV - BI

Manila, Jan. 24 -- Russian vlogger Nikita Chekhov has tested negative for HIV or the human immunodeficiency virus, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said ... Read More


Inspection of flood control projects nationwide completed by Q1 2026

Manila, Jan. 24 -- The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is looking to complete the inspection and audit of the more than 400 flood control projects nationwide by the first quarter of 202... Read More


AFP mounts patrol in new Malampaya gas field

Manila, Jan. 24 -- The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) visited the Malampaya gas field off the Palawan coast as part of its efforts to secure the newly discovered natural gas field. AFP Chief o... Read More


Gov't forces continue hunt for perpetrators of Lanao Norte ambush

Manila, Jan. 24 -- he Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) continues to carry out pursuit, clearing and security operations in Lanao del Sur following an ambush that killed four soldiers on Jan. 23. ... Read More