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Arrest of Philippine ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co ‘missing puzzle piece’ in flood-control probe

The arrest of fugitive former congressman Zaldy Co has revived a long-stalled Philippine corruption investigation and sharpened political pressure on President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr, whom the wanted lawmaker has accused of personally benefiting from a multibillion-peso kickback scheme tied to flood control projects. Observers called Co’s arrest a “notable step towards accountability” in a case that had stalled after the collapse of the commission set up to investigate it. Co resigned from the...

Vietnam and China are now perfectly aligned

Even before Donald Trump returned to the White House, Vietnam’s military planners were already busy preparing for a possible second invasion by the United States and its allies. In the “Second US Invasion Plan”, secretly issued in August 2024, the Vietnamese military rejected playing any part in America’s China containment strategy in the Asia-Pacific. Rather, it sees the US promotion of “freedom and democracy” as a cynical ploy to maintain hegemony in the region. The document, released in...

महिला आरक्षण बिल : बीजेपी तो हार में भी जीत देख रही है, हो रहा है नया एजेंडा सेट

Air Force is 'smallest,' 'least ready' in history, National Guard leaders warn Congress in fighter jet plea

Leaders of the Air National Guard argued that the Air Force's readiness was woefully inadequate in a recent letter to Congress requesting more funding."The United States Air Force is the oldest, the smallest, and the least ready in its 78-year history," the letter, which was obtained by Air and Space Forces Magazine, read.To rectify the historic deficiency, military leaders are requesting between 72 and 100 new fighter jets across the Air Force's active duty, reserve and guard corps.Specifically...

Israel and Lebanon Agree On A 10-Day Ceasefire, Trump Says

Rabat – Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a 10-day ceasefire beginning on Thursday, US President Donald Trump said, after six weeks of fighting.  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s participation but said troops would remain in a 10-km “security zone” in southern Lebanon. “We are there, and we are not leaving,” Netanyahu said. Hezbollah, the Iran-backed armed group, signaled conditional acceptance of the truce, saying it must be “a comprehensive halt to attacks” ac...

What is Developed Vetting security clearance at centre of Mandelson row?

What is Developed Vetting security clearance at centre of Mandelson row?14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBecky Morton,political reporter,Paul Seddon,political reporterandSean SeddonReutersLord Mandelson was appointed as the UK's ambassador in Washington in December 2024It has emerged that Peter Mandelson was granted a security clearance by the Foreign Office against the recommendation of the government's vetting agency when he was made US ambassador. The government is u...

Foreign aid is key to defending democratic values, says Norway’s development minister

Exclusive: Surviving a mass shooting 2011, during Norway’s worst terror attack, left Åsmund Aukrust with a firm belief in using politics to do good in the world. Now the country’s development minister, he tells Nick Ferris why Norway has kept foreign aid at one per cent of national spending, even as other countries have slashed their aid budgets while wars rage in the Middle East and Ukraine

Wizz Air says had problems with jet fuel supply in Italy

Milan: Hungarian low-cost airline Wizz Air has encountered some jet fuel shortages at three airports in Italy, its chief executive said Friday, following warnings about supplies because of the blockage of the Strait of Hormuz."We had problems because of a shortage of jet fuel in three Italian airports - Venice, Brindisi and Catania," Wizz Air chief Jozsef Varadi told Italian business daily Il Sole 24 Ore. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. "It wa...

Smoother waters? China and Vietnam vow to ‘better’ navigate South China Sea frictions

Beijing and Hanoi have bolstered their commitment to demarcation talks over a contested stretch of water in the South China Sea to “better” navigate bilateral frictions there, according to their latest joint communique. The document also showed that the countries’ ruling communist parties had agreed to shore up each other’s leadership at home with the adoption of a new five-year action plan. Published on Friday as To Lam, Vietnam’s top leader, wrapped up his four-day visit to China, the...

Live updates: RFK Jr. back in hot seat; Trump to court young voters as GOP midterm fears grow

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Friday will testify once again before a House panel on the Trump administration’s health care agenda. It comes a day after he was grilled by lawmakers over vaccine changes and his “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. President Trump on Friday is set to speak at…

Second carrier burns as US fleet crumbles under grind of Iran war

Another US supercarrier has suffered a fire-related incident, marking the latest in a series of operational failures plaguing American naval assets since the Washington launched a war of terrorism with Israel on Iran.

Supreme Court changes coming? Swalwell shakes up California governor’s race: Join Friday’s Whole Hog

Is President Trump trying to nudge older conservatives off the Supreme Court? Did former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) just give the GOP a shot at the California governor’s mansion? Will the U.S. blockade on the Strait of Hormuz hand Trump a win in Iran? Plus, what about the Michigan Senate race? The Hill’s senior vice…

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World Cup winner Kildunne reveals body dysmorphia struggle

England rugby star Ellie Kildunne says she slipped into disordered eating and unhealthy weight loss during Covid.

Exclusive: IRGC locked 16 cruise missiles on US warships in Strait of Hormuz before they retreated

In new details of last week's operation in the Strait of Hormuz, Press TV has learned that the IRGC Navy locked more than a dozen cruise missiles onto aggressive US warships moments before they hastily retreated.

Retired high court judge to review Peter Mandelson’s vetting process

Exclusive: Adrian Fulford will also examine wider national security vetting system after Foreign Office controversyUK politics live – latest updatesA retired high court judge is expected to review Peter Mandelson’s vetting process and the wider national security vetting system.The review, commissioned by Downing Street, comes after a Guardian investigation revealing that security officials decided Mandelson should not receive developed vetting clearance, but were overruled by the Foreign Office...

Trump to tap ousted FEMA leader to head disaster agency

Cameron Hamilton, who was fired from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) almost a year ago, is expected to be tapped by President Trump once again to lead the disaster relief agency, according to multiple reports. A source who was not authorized to discuss the plans publicly and spoke on condition of anonymity told The…

Trump Hopeful of Iran Peace Deal & New Crisis for UK PM Starmer | The Pulse 04/17/2026

"The Pulse With Francine Lacqua" is all about conversations with high profile guests in the beating heart of global business, economics, finance and politics. Based in London, we go wherever the story is, bringing you exclusive interviews and market-moving scoops. Today's guests: Vasiliki Pachatouridi, BlackRock, iShares Fixed Income Product Strategy EMEA Head; Alicia García-Herrero, Natixis, Chief APAC Economist; Libby Cantrill, PIMCO, Head of Public Policy. Correct: Video has been edited at...