A massive fire engulfed Isla Puting Bato, a crowded shanty town in Tondo, Manila, on Sunday, leaving nearly 8,000 people homeless and destroying over 1,000 stilt houses. The fire began around 8 a.m. and raged for almost eight hours before being declared under control at 4:07 p.m. The Manila Fire

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The charges stem from alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity during Israel’s military operations in Gaza between October 2023 and May 2024. Specific allegations include the war crime

Vang Vieng, Laos, a renowned destination for backpackers, has been plunged into crisis following a suspected methanol poisoning incident that has claimed the lives of six tourists from four countries. Authorities are investigating after travelers consumed contaminated alcohol, sparking international warnings and concerns about the safety of local beverages. Among

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Alongside Netanyahu, former Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant and senior Hamas official Mohammed Deif have been charged with war crimes. The ICC’s decision underscores the

Dutch border police have intercepted 497 individuals attempting to enter the Netherlands illegally by road from January through October this year. These checks, conducted at crossings with Germany and Belgium, are part of ongoing efforts to address rising migration pressures. Over 115,000 travelers were screened during this period, according to

Russian President Vladimir Putin has amended his country’s nuclear doctrine in response to the Biden administration’s decision to allow Ukraine to target Russian territory with U.S.-made missiles. The updated policy signals a lower threshold for nuclear weapon use, marking a sharp escalation in rhetoric as the war in Ukraine surpasses

The court auction for shares in PDV Holding, parent company of Citgo Petroleum, has hit a roadblock as creditors challenge a $7.3 billion bid from Amber Energy, an affiliate of Elliott Investment Management. The auction, aimed at resolving Venezuela’s $21.3 billion debt obligations, has seen criticism over the bid’s perceived

In a dramatic escalation of the war in Ukraine, Kyiv has fired U.S.-made ATACMS (Army Tactical Missile Systems) missiles into Russian territory for the first time. This bold move marks a significant shift in Ukraine’s military strategy and introduces longer-range precision weapons into the conflict. The attack, which targeted a

The Dutch Ministry of the Interior and Kingdom Relations (BZK) has issued a comprehensive decision in response to a WOO (Open Government Act) request regarding the high-profile disappearance of American student Natalee Holloway in Aruba in 2005. The ruling sheds light on the delicate balance between transparency and confidentiality in

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Linda McMahon to serve as Secretary of Education, citing her leadership skills and extensive experience in business and public administration. McMahon, co-founder of WWE, previously served as Administrator of the Small Business Administration during Trump’s first term, where she focused on fostering entrepreneurship and innovation