Chess banned in Afghanistan over Taliban gambling concerns
Taliban authorities have barred chess across Afghanistan until further notice over concerns it is a source of gambling, which is...
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DSWD continues aid to former rebels
THE Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has been continuously providing livelihood assistance to former members of non-state armed...
Conflict in Gaza cannot be solved with military means, German foreign minister
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul places a wreath in the Hall of Remembrance during his visit to Israel’s Holocaust memorial...
Tremors felt in Penang following Sumatra earthquake
GEORGE TOWN – Tremors were felt in certain areas on the island of Penang after a moderate 5.9-magnitude earthquake struck...
Chinese research ship spotted in Japanese EEZ
Naha, Okinawa Pref. – A Chinese marine research ship was spotted placing a pipe-like object into the sea in Japan's...
Kashmir conflict reveals power of Pakistan’s Chinese weapons, but doubts remain
Pakistan’s Chinese-made weapons have shown strength against India’s Western and Russian ones in their clash over Kashmir, but analysts cautioned...
Comelec issues show cause order vs Bulacan vice mayor
MANILA, Philippines — The Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Sunday issued a show cause order against Bustos, Bulacan Vice Mayor...
Zelenskyy expects Russia to commit to ceasefire, says ‘ready’ for talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. File | Photo Credit: AP Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Sunday (May 11, 2025) said that...
Bus carrying pilgrims crashes, killing 15 in Sri Lanka
Colombo - An overcrowded bus carrying dozens of Buddhist pilgrims crashed into a precipice in Sri Lanka on May 11,...
Diamondbacks’ Corbin Burnes silences Dodgers with seven scoreless
Corbin Burnes threw seven scoreless innings, Eugenio Suarez hit his 12th homer and the Arizona Diamondbacks shut out the Los...
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