Afghan police: Car bombing targets Iraq Embassy in Kabul

KABUL – Afghan police say a car bombing has targeted the Iraqi Embassy in central Kabul, followed by gunfire, and that the attack is still underway....

Globe promotes bike commuting

MANILA, July 31—  Globe Telecom is encouraging bike commuting among its employees as an alternative mode of transportation and reduce carbon footprint. In a statement Monday,...

Palawan to oppose inclusion in Bangsamoro territory

PUERTO PRINCESA CITY, July 31 – Palawan will strongly oppose its renewed inclusion in the new independent state that is being proposed under the Bangsamoro Basic...

Trump to award first Medal of Honor to Vietnam Army medic

WASHINGTON – An Army medic from Michigan who risked his life nine times to rescue comrades in Vietnam is becoming the first person to receive the...

Former fighter braves bullets to save lives

DAVAO CITY, July 31 — The Marawi crisis has become a major test of its people’s character. Although most of the city’s residents have fled to...

Heroin to kill more Australians than car crashes

MELBOURNE, July 31—  More Victorians will be killed by heroin than by car crashes within two years, data released on Monday revealed. The number of Victorians...

Peru calls emergency meeting of American nations over situation in Venezuela

MEXICO CITY, July 31 — Peru decided to call an emergency meeting of American nations on the situation in Venezuela, the Peruvian Foreign Ministry said in...

Expert lauds possible deployment of OFWS to China

Lookout order issued vs Peter Lim, 7 others over drug raps

MANILA, July 31 (PNA) — The Department of Justice (DOJ) ordered the issuance of an immigration lookout bulletin order (ILBO) against Cebu-based businessman Peter Lim and...

Philippine troops capture key bridge near Marawi militants

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippine military says troops have captured a key bridge leading to the main position of Islamic State group-linked militants in the southern city of...