Citizen’s return to Australia stopped over ‘links to Islamic State’

Iran closes key Strait of Hormuz shipping route after ayatollah threatens to sink US warships

The strategic waterway has not been shut since the 1980s. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with the US

NBI saves minor, nabs 3 suspects in human trafficking case in La Union

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) has nabbed three individuals allegedly involved in qualified human trafficking in San Fernando, La Union. A 16-year-old minor victim was also rescued following the National-Ilocos Regional Office’s operation in Brgy. San Francisco on Feb. 10, the NBI said in a statement on Wednesday. READ: NBI arrests

Water districts seek ‘clear path forward’ amid PrimeWater transition

MANILA, Philippines — Several local water districts (LWDs) are calling for a more transparent transition following reports of the 100% acquisition of Primewater Infrastructure Corporation by the Lucio Co-led Crystal Bridges Holding Corporation. While the entry of new investment is often seen as a boost for infrastructure development, five major water districts—Floridablanca, Angeles City, San

Ukraine officials to boycott Winter Paralympics in protest over Russia’s participation

Six Russian athletes have been given the green light to compete for their nations at the Winter Paralympics

Reform plan to reinstate two-child benefit cap is ‘cruel’ says Starmer

Climate change threatens coffee-growing regions — study

Coffee-growing regions are seeing more hot days as the climate changes, reducing yields, researchers say. "Climate change is coming for our coffee," said one climate scientist.