US forces exit Iraq, emboldening Iran’s proxies and Islamic State

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The withdrawal, viewed as a victory by Iran, was agreed upon in 2024 and marks a significant moment 23 years after the US-led invasion that toppled Saddam Hussein

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After being admonished by the impeachment court, prosecutor Jay Tolosa asks senator-judges to look at Vice President Sara Duterte too: Why is she getting away with her own biting comments?

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American rapper Macklemore lost his spot on British pop star Ed Sheeran’s US tour after speaking up for Palestinians, but in Malaysia it was Sheeran’s music which ended up being pulled from the airwaves. In neighbouring Singapore, British band Massive Attack faced a different kind of fallout, barred from returning after members displayed a Palestinian flag during a July concert. The contrasting cases highlight the competing pressures on foreign artists in Southeast Asia, where political...

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The Land Transportation Office on Wednesday said it is drafting a memorandum order that could lead to the revocation of the driver"s license of motorists involved in pedestrian lane-related incidents.

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MANILA, Philippines — A priority bill seeking to create the Sierra Madre Mountain Range Authority (SMMRA) has cleared the committee level in the House of Representatives, according to a House statement issued on Tuesday. The bill consolidates several proposals, with House Bill (HB) No. 3538, which was authored by Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III,

Manibela halts 2nd day of strike for LTO dialogue

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MANILA, Philippines — Manibela president Mar Valbuena said the LTO requested a dialogue and asked the group to temporarily halt its strike to allow them to discuss the concerns of jeepney drivers. “[LTO] Assistant Secretary Markus [Lacanilao] requested a dialogue, to stop the transport strike first so we can talk. So, we agreed for just

Highlights: Day 31 of Sara Duterte impeachment trial | Sept. 29, 2026

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MANILA, Philippines – The Senate impeachment court on Tuesday denied the House prosecution panel’s request to admit Vice President Sara Duterte’s bank records as evidence, with Presiding Officer Francis Escudero ruling that the right against self-incrimination remains protected even under the impeachment process. The prosecution had submitted a request for admission on Sept. 8 covering

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SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — The province of Ilocos Norte recorded 115 new dengue cases in Morbidity Week 37 or mid-September, bringing the province’s total to 2,013 since January this year, according to the Provincial Epidemiology and Surveillance Unit (PESU). The PESU also reported two dengue-related deaths this year, recorded in the towns of

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Marcos, Angara honor exemplary teachers during Metrobank awards event

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara praised on Tuesday two teachers who were among the recipients of the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos awards, during a conferment ceremony at Malacañan Palace. The recognition coincided with the national observance of National Teachers’ Month, as a statement issued by the Department

Most wanted person in Ilocos Sur town falls

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SAN ILDEFONSO, ILOCOS SUR, Philippines — Police arrested the top municipal-level most wanted person in Cervantes town in this province on Tuesday, Sept. 29, as the Ilocos Sur Police Provincial Office (ISPPO) intensified its campaign against wanted persons. The 22-year-old suspect was arrested in Barangay Concepcion by personnel of the Cervantes Municipal Police Station, 102nd

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