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LIST: Northern Cebu LGUs suspend classes on July 23 amid heavy rainfall

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Due to inclement weather, some local government units in Cebu have announced the suspension of local classes on Thursday, July 23, 2026. Officials in Northern Cebu, in particular, have reported heavy rainfall in…

China commends Papua New Guinea for decision to close Taiwan office

China on Wednesday commended Papua New Guinea for its decision last week to close Taiwan’s economic office in Port Moresby, saying that recognizing the mainland as the sole legal government of China “represents the right cause and the…

P4.5-M shabu seized in Rizal buy-bust; 12 suspects arrested

LUCENA CITY – The police on Wednesday night seized P4.5 million worth of suspected shabu (crystal meth) from 12 alleged drug traffickers in a buy-bust operation in San Mateo, Rizal. The Calabarzon police office said in a spot report that…

Man’s death not suspicious after intruders damage Gisborne property, firearm likely discharged

Police say a 57-year-old man found dead inside a Kaitī home was not injured by intruders who allegedly damaged the property and vehicles outside.

‘We just want them back’: Precious icons stolen from Wellington church

the two paintings were stolen from St Peter’s Church on Tuesday.

Rohtas Fort ‘restoration works’ on Unesco radar

ISLAMABAD: After expressing concerns on renovations at Taxila heritage sites, Unesco has raised objections to certain interventions at Rohtas Fort that have the potential to adversely affect the outstanding universal value of the World…

In Gaza, a long path to recovery for one woman who lost eye, and daughter

Psychological wounds compound Najwa's physical injuries after losing her daughter in an Israeli air strike.

Energy efficiency is no communist plot

Politics, not policy, drives the backlash against power conservation in the U.S.

'Most likely' feral cat sighted near albatross nest

The cat appeared on the Department of Conservation's Northern Royal Albatross cam at Taiaroa Head on Wednesday.

US, Saudi Arabia sign historic nuclear deal that could allow local uranium enrichment

Masbate towns suspend classes due to Kiyapo

LEGAZPI CITY – Classes in several towns in Masbate province were cancelled on Thursday due to heavy rains brought by the Southwest Monsoon and Tropical Depression Kiyapo. In Dimasalang town, Mayor Michael Demph Naga ordered the suspension…

40% of Kiwis taking on debt to cover increased living costs. How do you compare?

In particular, rising grocery bills are hitting New Zealanders' pockets, Kiwibank report finds.