Shah of Iran modernized his nation but vacillated in crisis

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — At the height of his power in 1971, Iran’s Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi drew world leaders to a wind-swept luxury tent...

FBI: Man wanted to attack White House with anti tank rocket

Microsoft pledges $500M to tackle Seattle housing crisis

SEATTLE — Microsoft pledged $500 million to address homelessness and develop affordable housing in response to the Seattle region’s widening affordability gap. Most of the money...

WPS row still PH’s biggest security concern: Lorenzana

MANILA — The maritime row in the West Philippine Sea remains the most critical security challenge for the country, Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana...

DOJ junks appeal of Maria Ressa, Rappler over tax raps

MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Thursday turned down the motion for reconsideration filed by Rappler Holdings Corporation (RHC) and its president Maria Ressa on...

Sirisena invites Duterte for state visit to Sri Lanka

MANILA — Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday invited Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte to visit his country as the first Philippine leader to ever do...

PH, Sri Lanka sign 5 agreements

MANILA – The Philippines and Sri Lanka signed five agreements as President Rodrigo R. Duterte officially welcomed Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena at Malacañang Palace on Wednesday....

Ex-Dagupan mayor dies of pneumonia

DAGUPAN CITY — Former city mayor Benjamin “Benjie” S. Lim passed away on Wednesday morning due to pneumonia. DWIZ-Dagupan Station Manager Orly Navarro reported Lim’s death at...

PRRD castigates sacked Bacolod police execs over drug allegations

MANILA — President Rodrigo R. Duterte has castigated relieved Bacolod police chief Senior Supt. Francis Ebreo and four other cops over their involvement in the illegal...