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MANILA, Philippines — Some 43.46 percent, or 49 of the 113 state universities and colleges (SUCs) in the Philippines, are set to receive lower budgets next year under the National Expenditure Program (NEP). The Department of Budget and Management (DBM), which submitted the NEP to Congress on Aug. 11, said the proposed 2027 budget places

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran made "significant progress" in talks that focused on the US-Israeli war on Iran and a path to peace, Pakistan's interior minister said on Tuesday (Aug 25), at the end of a visit to Tehran.Talks between the two sides focused on measures to prevent further escalation, reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and an expedited termination of the conflict, a statement from the Pakistani military said about the meeting between the country's army chief, Asim Munir, and the Iranian leadership.The two sides also exchanged views on regional peace and the way to arrive at a negotiated settlement to the dispute, the statement said."The Iranian President candidly shared his government's perspective and we had a very constructive exchange on the issues involved," Interior Minister

A Brisbane security boss says he was tracked and tailed after taking on a contested worksite contract, and his family dog was poisoned.

The tourists must retain faith in their bowling and stop attempting to survive, defending length, when they bat if they are to win at Lord's

Veteran Lewis Dunk partnered rookie Luka Vuskovic at the back as Brighton marched to a 4-0 opening day win over Aston Villa

Simmons has partnered with Posco and Kiswire to jointly develop and supply specialized steel wire used in mattress springs, strengthening its domestic supply chain for key materials. The mattress maker detailed the trilateral collaboration during a media tour held Wednesday through Friday at the Simmons Factorium, its manufacturing facility in Icheon, Gyeonggi Province. Under the partnership, Simmons and Posco will jointly research spring wire designed specifically for mattresses. Kiswire will t

The suspect, Benjamin Charles Parker, 36, murdered three generations of his girlfriend's family -- including her -- as well as her best friend and her best friend's boyfriend.

The State Department is reportedly looking to revoke the visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who sought asylum after entering on tourist or business visas, in what could be the largest mass visa revocation in US history.

Incoming Majority Leader James Agalga has described allegations of extortion against Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin as serious, urging all parties to allow state institutions and the courts to handle the matter.

The BIR receives nearly two-thirds of the new appropriations, while Customs confidential fund gets slashed back to its 2024 level

The utility has been inundated with complaints from staff and former employees.

The utility has been inundated with complaints from staff and former employees.

The Vice President Professor Jane Naana Opoku-Agyemang has lauded the growing peaceful co-existence and unity of the chiefs and people of the Bono Region.

Israeli settler attacks in West Bank surge to 63 percent: Report Attacks by Israeli settlers across the occupied West Bank have surged to 63 percent during the first seven months of this year as compared to the same period in 2025, according to the Wall and Settlement Resistance Commission.  The commission recorded 4,113 attacks between January till July. During the same period in 2025, 2,524 attacks were recorded, showing an increase of 1,589 incidents. The surge comes amid…

The People’s Alliance for Governance and Accountability (PAGA) says the government cannot use the national interest to justify or explain away the reported $1.7 billion loss from the Domestic Gold Purchase Programme. The group says objectives such as building Ghana’s gold reserves, supporting the cedi and combating gold smuggling cannot excuse what it describes as financial indiscipline.

The runoff will determine which Republican succeeds the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate

York was initially held on a charge of “engaging in prostitution” following his arrest.

Historically, there has been a vanity aspect to owning both of Australia’s major alpine resorts, Thredbo and Perisher. But global warming has melted their appeal.

Historically, there has been a vanity aspect to owning both of Australia’s major alpine resorts, Thredbo and Perisher. But global warming has melted their appeal.

Police are carrying out a 'very complex' investigation after multiple people, including children, were killed in a fire and shooting in Montana in the United States

BAGUIO CITY — Ten municipalities in vegetable-growing Benguet province suspended face-to-face classes on Tuesday as persistent monsoon rains that have battered the province through most of August continued to raise concerns over flooding, landslides and unsafe roads. The farming town of Atok suspended classes from preschool to senior high school in both public and private

Cal Raleigh hits career-high 3 homers for the Mariners against the Phillies  Toronto Star

The Government and the media must sustain their partnership to safeguard Ghana’s democratic gains and strengthen accountability, Shamima Muslim, Deputy Government Spokesperson, has said.

After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court orderAngel Reese breaks WNBA single-game and season rebounding records as Dream beat Sparks 78-71Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White are not eligible for the WNBA draft, AP source says49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest to two misdemeanor charges in OhioDeshaun Watson named Cleveland Browns' starting quarterback over Shedeur SandersAn NFL player coming back to college? Yes, it could happen. Here's whyCal Raleigh hits career-high 3 homers for the Mariners against the PhilliesTexas police reveal no criminal findings and close case into death of Bills' DT Ed Oliver's sonKetel Marte could return to Diamondbacks roughly 2 weeks after strange disappearanceRJ Luis Jr. cleared by judge to play for LSU after sp

Cal Raleigh has busted out of a season-long slump with the first three-homer game of his career

OPPOSITION parties and some stakeholders, yesterday, batted the Director-General of All Progressives Congress Presidential Campaign Council, APC-PCC, Senator Abdul’Aziz Yari, over his comments that the ruling party would win the 2027 presidential polls and rule the country beyond 2031.

Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war

Iran’s new security chief warns Gulf neighbours they will be treated as ‘enemies’ if they join Trump’s economic war

Bitcoin surged past the $80,000 mark, as renewed inflows into spot bitcoin ETFs and improving risk appetite extended the cryptocurrency's recent rally.

After a rough start to the 2026 campaign, Cal Raleigh just pulled out the first three-home run game of his career on Monday night.

“Fear the bow” indeed. Phenix City Little League star Kinley Rasmus put up another impressive performance on the mound in a dramatic walk-off win for the Southeast Region squad against West Chester Little League.  After coming into the game in the third inning, Rasmus struck out six batters to increase her Little League World Series...

Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa thanks his nation for getting off US state terror list.

Theme park project is among a raft of deals spanning energy, defence, AI and tourism signed during MBS's visit to Paris.

Repairs to a wiring fault on the T1 North Shore Line were completed by late morning, clearing the way for the rail operator to start restoring train services before the afternoon peak.

Repairs to a wiring fault on the T1 North Shore Line were completed by late morning, clearing the way for the rail operator to start restoring train services before the afternoon peak.

Conflict, displacement and economic hardship in Benue State have created conditions that traffickers exploit to traffic children and women.

Mumbai has emerged as a prime hub for remote professionals, owing to its competitive transport costs and abundant flexible workspace options. As India's flexible workspace market expands rapidly, this city leads in Asia. The increasing adoption of Work From Anywhere policies has inspired many to combine travel with work, resulting in longer vacations to accommodate remote tasks.

The revocations will target the holders of B1 and B2 visas, issued between 2016 and 2026, who have sought or are currently seeking asylum.

How Angel Reese broke two Historic WNBA rebounding records in one night  MARCA

SERDANG, Aug 25 — A proposal for a forensic audit to be conducted into the management of the Federal Land Consolid...

Search operations have continued for the bodies of three missing children.

President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated the newly elected Executive Presbytery of the Assemblies of God, Ghana, led by the General Superintendent, Reverend Stephen Wengam on their successful election at the just ended 32nd Biennial General Council Meeting.

The new childcare leave scheme can push firms to design work better and accommodate other caregiving needs, says NTU’s Chua Yeow Hwee.

The Dutch foundation Protect Ukraine officially announced plans to construct the largest underground hospital in Ukraine on Monday, which is Ukraine’s Independence Day.

A coroner has heard a pool where a toddler drowned in 2023 had failed multiple inspections.

Thailand's Queen Suthida has commenced training on the Gripen fighter jet in Surat Thani, embarking on a rigorous aviation program that could culminate in a historic solo flight.

MANILA, Philippines – Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro, Jr. on Tuesday urged lifting a finance cap that limits the amount the Philippines could borrow from foreign lenders, as the country seeks to modernize its forces amid tensions with China. At the House hearing on the Department of National Defense’s (DND) budget for 2027, Teodoro told lawmakers

MANILA, Philippines — The Sandiganbayan Sixth Division junked the attempt of Uswag Ilonggo party-list Rep. James “Jojo” Ang to dismiss one of his graft cases. The anti-graft court also dismissed his plea to consolidate all of its 14 counts to a single division. These decisions are the result of two resolutions penned by Associate Justice

MANILA, Philippines — Lawyer Mae Divinagracia is among the private lawyers assisting the House prosecution panel in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. On Day 18, Divinagracia conducts the direct examination of Office of the Vice President Assistant Chief of Staff Lemuel Ortonio, who was declared a hostile witness by the impeachment court,

A 20-year-old food delivery rider rammed a knife-wielding man with his electric scooter on a street in northwestern China, ending an attack that had wounded two people.