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COTABATO CITY – Despite their political fallout, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) has called for a deeper investigation into the ambush against interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua as it appealed for calm to avoid things from spiraling out of control. Ahod “Al Haj Murad” Ebrahim, MILF chair, condemned the ambush on Macacua, whom the
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) officer in charge of the trust fund for inmates at the Correctional Institution for Women (CIW) has reported back to the Mandaluyong City facility and promised to cooperate with the investigation into P6 million worth of missing funds. In a statement on Sunday, BuCor confirmed that corrections
Over a dozen states now have laws enhancing their oversight of private equity deals in health care. A new report says that’s putting a crimp in dealmaking. Physician practice management is on track to see about half the number of deals this year as it did in 2025. Investments in the businesses, which run clinics’ billing and operations, have plummeted from a high of 851 deals in 2021 to just 10...
MANILA, Philippines – The Office of the Ombudsman is training investigators to keep pace with increasingly sophisticated corruption schemes, as wrongdoing becomes harder to detect and evidence is increasingly buried in paperwork, financial transactions and government procedures. For six weeks, 60 Ombudsman personnel underwent an intensive Field Investigation Course to strengthen their skills in...
MANILA, Philippines – Ramon S. Ang’s acquisition of a 25.68% stake in Lopez Inc. has moved beyond a family ownership story and into the regulatory arena, with the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) now examining whether his entry into the Lopez holding company could have implications for competition in the power sector. ERC Chair Francis Saturnino Juan told reporters last week the regulator is ...
BRUSSELS — A Russian state-controlled corporation building a nuclear power plant in Hungary is facing allegations of safety, security and engineering failures at another project in Egypt that uses the same technology, according to internal documents obtained by POLITICO. In a confidential letter dated June 4 and addressed to a Rosatom executive, Egypt’s Nuclear Power Plants Authority describes ...
Germany’s political parties have converged on an unusual point of agreement: A law penalizing citizens for insulting politicians needs to change, following controversial investigations of people who mocked Chancellor Friedrich Merz as “Pinocchio” and “Lying Fritz.” But while politicians across the spectrum agree the law needs fixing — they just can’t agree how, or when, to change it, according ...
It made perfect sense for Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to hold public consultations on both the city’s first five-year plan and the last policy address of his current term at the same time. Many have been putting forward views that warrant serious consideration. It is clear that Lee needs to be bolder when it comes to the “new chapter” he promised in 2022 when he was elected. The ...
Bob White adopts private equity-style tactics to deflect takeover interest and boost share price
A spokesperson said it was being held at an animal shelter pending the outcome of the police investigation.
Both Fonterra and a2 Milk have refused to comment on 'market speculation'.
The Rotokākahi Board of Control, which manages Lake Rotokākahi, took Rotorua Lakes Council to court over the plan in December.
Hamas calls on Board of Peace to 'compel' Israel to accept the Gaza peace plan after meeting Jared Kushner in Cairo.
A Japanese company known for a game app based around virtual teen idols filed for bankruptcy, the latest in a wave of corporate failures that climbed to the most in 12 years as inflation and worker shortages hit weaker firms.
The police force has launched an internal investigation into an officer who appeared in a viral video dancing in uniform with a dog-ear filter. The video video of a Hong Kong police officer. Photo: Supplied. The clip gained traction on platforms in mainland China, including Douyin, the mainland’s version of TikTok. It was captioned “It’s too hot. Let me fan some wind.” “The police have confirme...
Nelson Mandela Bay’s Municipal Public Accounts Committee has voted to recommend the write-off of R23bn in irregular expenditure accumulated between 2009 and 2021, despite concerns that the required investigation has not been completed.
In 2022, Ukraine asked SpaceX CEO Elon Musk to activate Starlink coverage around Sevastopol to support an attack on Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. He refused, saying SpaceX would become “explicitly complicit in a major act of war”; he later also cited US sanctions covering Crimea. At the moment that mattered, one private actor had the final say. It exposed a question hidden inside every chokepoint. ...
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos administration will continue distributing free rice to poor Filipino families every two months, with nearly 8 million households targeted to receive the assistance nationwide, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said on Sunday. The free rice distribution program was part of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to ensure that no Filipino family
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Flock Safety is facing a growing backlash across the country from communities and civil liberties advocates concerned over the surveillance technology company’s network of AI-powered license plate readers. Amid a wave of privacy lawsuits and terminated contracts, Flock announced changes to its privacy and data retention policies Thursday in an attempt to quell concerns around mass surveillance ...
The collapse of a well-known WA dairy processor and associated companies has left unsecured creditors empty-handed. Now liquidators are set to investigate possible insolvent trading and hundreds of potentially "unreasonable transactions" by the director.
OpenRouter's CEO recently described the startup as Stripe for AI.
A weeks-long investigation into water tanker procurement and service delivery in Mpumalanga’s Nkangala District reveals what happens when a temporary emergency measure becomes a long-term means of supplying water.
Victorian labour hire companies that house migrant workers in substandard accommodation will risk losing their licence under changes aimed at protecting vulnerable workers.
Durante el último año, la industria automotriz de la Argentina se vio colmada por la llegada de marcas chinas, impulsadas por un beneficio impositivo del Gobierno que permitió importar algunos vehículos electrificados con un valor de origen (Free On Board o FOB) inferior a US$16.000 sin pagar el arancel extrazona del 35%. Tesla: todo lo que se sabe sobre la empresa de Elon Musk en el país y el ...
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) on Sunday said President Trump's executive order that seeks to alter the childhood vaccine schedule is based on "crazy, stupid" claims, and that they are "why the president's poll numbers are going down." CNN's Jake Tapper, in an interview with Cassidy, a physician, reiterated the senator's words in saying that "someone needs to...
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Missed the second half of the show? CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto, Pennsylvania state Rep. Chris Rabb and our political panel join Ed O'Keefe.
Itamar Ben-Gvir also calls for re-establishment of Jewish settlements in the Palestinian enclave
This article first appeared at rnz.co.nz and is republished with permission . Te Pāti Māori have made their election strategy clear: give us your candidate vote to get more Māori in Parliament, and give your party vote to the left bloc. Candidates, the party executive and supporters gathered at Te Poho o Rāwiri Marae in Gisborne for the formal launch of the party’s election campaign and the cam...
There were hopes that regulators could move if the Clarity Act didn't advance, but those, too, may be paused.
GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy (La.) on Sunday accused Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking his pledge to not attempt to tweak the childhood vaccine schedule. Discussing President Trump’s recent executive order seeking to alter the schedule on ABC’s “This Week,” Cassidy alluded to “guarantees” Kennedy and the White House...
The Chief Executive of the Tree Crops Development Authority (TCDA), Dr. Andy Osei Okrah, is advocating for the need to use oil palm to reclaim degraded mine sites in the country.
On Friday, Amazon customers received an email alerting them to an update to the site's terms and conditions. Most notably, it stated that disputes would now be resolved through arbitration and said users agree to a class action waiver. Amazon framed this as a "fast and efficient" way to resolve issues, but it notably would prevent customers from seeking the involvement of a judge or jury in mos...
An investigation is under way after a Garda patrol car was rammed by a stolen vehicle in the early hours of this morning in Co Dublin.
Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Rodriguez, NOTUS reporter Paul Kane, The Atlantic staff writer Toluse Olorunnipa and Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys joined "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss socialism and the Democratic Party, as well as other trends being seen so far in the midterm elections.
At the end of a winding, gravel road in the far north of Auckland, overlooking a valley of native bush, and beyond to Hauturu in the Hauraki Gulf sits a simple building full of high tech secrets. “We like to think of ourselves as the Skunk Works of robots,” says Philip Solaris, chief executive of Obsidian Systems and owner of this workshop. He’s talking about aerospace firm Lockheed Martin’s in...
Dario Amodei is pushing back against the idea that he's been painting an overly pessimistic picture of AI.
Britain’s BBC asked a US court for help in getting documents and testimony from members of US President Donald Trump’s family in connection with his US$10-billion defamation lawsuit against the British broadcaster, a court document showed. Lawyers for the BBC argued that Ivanka Trump, her husband Jared Kushner and Donald Trump Jnr have “personal knowledge” and are likely to have records relevan...
By Beatriz Marie D. Cruz, Senior Reporter THE PHILIPPINES must ensure regulatory predictability and secure reliable power and water to effectively position itself as a major manufacturing hub, according to executives of global management consulting firm Kearney. “We believe that the Philippines, while perhaps not as strong as Vietnam and others, has a track record of success in manufacturing. S...
The Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority (DVLA) has revealed widespread irregularities at some Private Vehicle Testing Stations (PVTS), including the issuance of roadworthiness certificates to vehicles that have not undergone physical inspection.
As Democrats debate the future of the party amid primaries this summer, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys Anthony Salvanto joins "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" to discuss whether Democrats are split on socialism -- and how Americans see political parties in today's economy.
METRO PACIFIC Tollways Corp. (MPTC) Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said San Miguel Corp. (SMC) Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ramon S. Ang will lead the companies’ planned combined tollway business as merger talks advance. “(The management) will mainly be in Ramon’s (Ramon S. Ang) hands. He will be the CEO,” Mr. Pangilinan said on the sidelines of an event last week when asked about ...
SM PRIME Holdings, Inc. is taking a cautious approach to residential projects as it monitors buyer demand, works through existing inventory, and completes developments already under construction. “For core and even premium, we’re taking a wait-and-see approach, checking how the market is reacting. We still have quite a bit of inventory to work through,” SM Prime Executive Vice-President Cris No...
Attorney General Todd Blanche said that he doesn’t believe it would be the best course of action for the FBI to take over the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona
Investors are starting to judge crypto tokens on usage, economics and value capture rather than market-cap rank, industry executives said.
President Trump's envoy Jared Kushner met Hamas leaders in Egypt on Sunday to press them to carry out their commitment to disarm , according to two sources familiar with the meeting. Why it matters: This was Kushner's first meeting with Hamas leaders since the signing of the agreement to end the war in Gaza last October . The unusual meeting came as the White House and Trump's Board of Peace pu...
Gor Mahia missed an early chance to take the lead when Victor Kamongo saved Musa Shariff's 15th-minute penalty. Migori Youth made them pay, stunning the record champions with two goals in six minutes. Gor Mahia came from two goals down to draw 2-2 with newly promoted Migori Youth before winning 4-3 on penalties to lift the Green Legacy Cup at Nyayo National Stadium on Sunday, August 16. Gor Mah...
Papa, appello per la fine delle violenze contro palestinesi in Cisgiordania la Repubblica
Despite no longer being front-page news, the investigation into the $LIBRA crypto scandal involving President Javier Milei and members of his inner circle is still trudging along. The Argentine judiciary’s investigation since early 2025 focused on determining the sequence of events and whether criminal acts were committed. Another key aspect was determining who the affected parties were, as the...
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said on ABC News' "This Week" that Trump's executive order on vaccines was a "stupid thing to do."
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Mahindra bets on SML acquisition; eyes 10-12% CV market share by FY31 BusinessLine
The United States and Iran are poised to blow past a deadline they had set themselves to broker terms on peace and Iran’s nuclear program.
Defending MLS champion Miami, which had been a league-best 8-1-1 on the road, saw a seven-match undefeated MLS run snapped as Nashville remained unbeaten at home in the MLS campaign. Lionel Messi of Inter Miami CF reacts during the Leagues Cup Phase One match between Inter Miami CF and Leon at Nu Stadium on August 12, 2026 in Miami, Florida. Rich Storry/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Rich Storry / ...
Australia will begin buying back guns in November, almost a year after a shooting at Sydney's Bondi killed 15 people.
Messi's record from the penalty spot is poor by his sky-high standards, including missing twice at the 2026 World Cup.
Archer to shape physical AI future of aerospace and defense with acquisition of Boeing’s Wisk Aero, Insitu and SkyGrid subsidiaries Zawya
The toughest penalty targets anyone who prevents a child from attending school.
