Turkey says deal on U.N. plan for exporting Ukrainian grain amid war will be signed Friday in Istanbul

PH moves to send officer to India’s maritime security center

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is planning to deploy a liaison officer to India’s maritime information-sharing center to strengthen cooperation in monitoring activities at sea, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on Thursday. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. committed to facilitating the deployment of a Philippine officer to India’s Information Fusion Center–Indian Ocean Region

Teodoro skips personal welcome for Chinese exec at Asean defense talks

[Updated: 740 p.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. did not personally welcome China’s representative to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Defense Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, on Thursday, Oct. 29. Instead, Defense Undersecretary Ignacio Madriaga received Senior Captain Yang Lei, China’s defense attaché to the Philippines, on his behalf.

Ukraine: Preparations underway for Oleshky evacuation

Since a ceasefire took effect in the Russian-occupied town of Oleshky in Ukraine’s Kherson region on October 27, preparations have been underway to evacuate residents trapped there. Following Russia’s occupation of the town in 2022 and the flooding caused by the destruction of the nearby Kakhovka dam in 2023, residents were cut off from the

PH, Australia eye involving more countries in joint military drills

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Australia are considering opening their joint military exercises to other countries covered by visiting forces agreements as the two allies seek to deepen defense cooperation amid regional security tensions, the Department of National Defense (DND) said on Thursday. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and

US Midterms: Can Democrats Take The Senate? New Poll Shows Blues Ahead In Two Key Races, Two Toss-Ups

CNN polling puts Democrats ahead in Michigan and Texas, while Maine and Kansas remain toss-ups in the battle for control of the Senate.

Pope Leo XIV's cancer battle takes troubling turn

Pope Leo XIV's cancer battle takes troubling turnPope Leo XIV’s recent cancer diagnosis has sparked major concern, as reports of his diagnosis are devastating.For those unaware, the head of the Catholic Church was diagnosed with lung cancer when he underwent lung surgery to remove the lower lobe...

Spain train crash: 3 days of mourning declared after disaster kills nearly 70

Spain train crash: 3 days of mourning declared after disaster kills nearly 70Spain has entered a three-day mourning period, with flags lowered to half-mast after the deadly train crash that took nearly 70 lives.The disaster has profoundly shaken public confidence in Spain's high-speed rail network...

Newborn baby killed by avocado falling from tree after council ‘ignored’ calls to cut it back

Lucas was just 12 days old when he was struck in the head outside nursery in Argentina

Millions of UK households could have energy debt written off under new government plans

Government analysis suggested the strategy could save a typical household around £130 over the next 10 years

Russell Brand trial latest: Comedian’s wife explains 2007 split – ‘it was difficult for him to be monogamous’

Laura Brand, told Southwark Crown Court on Thursday the comedian slept with other women when they first dated and had a temporary split in February 2007

One of few surviving gemstones from Russia's Crown Jewels to be sold

Netflix’s Pride and Prejudice hands Jane Austen’s iconic line to one of its characters for the first time

Despite several retellings of Jane Austen’s 1813 classic, its much-quoted first line has never made it to the screen