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One of the world's most disaster-prone countries, the Philippines is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.
December 9, 2025

7.6-magnitude earthquake strikes offshore from southern Philippines and may cause tsunami

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — An offshore earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit off a southern Philippine province Friday morning, and a hazardous tsunami was possible nearby. The…
A vehicle passes in front of the International Conference Center where Israeli and Hamas officials are set to hold indirect talks Wednesday, October 8, 2025. (AP Photo)
December 9, 2025

Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to the 'first phase' of his peace plan

US President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that Israel and Hamas have agreed to the "first phase" of his peace plan to pause fighting and release at least some hostages and prisoners, in…
A plane lands at Harry Reid International Airport, Tuesday, October 7, 2025, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
December 9, 2025

Staffing shortages cause more US flight delays as government shutdown reaches seventh day

Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the US on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers and…
The Acting Prison Commissioner said that between April and October this year, there have been more than 600 drone drops with the most popular spot being at the Maximum Security Prison at Arouca.
December 9, 2025

Trinidadian prison officials concerned at high rate of drone drop offs into prison areas

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, CMC – The acting Commissioner of Prisons, Hayden Forde, Monday said that drone drop offs were contributing significantly to contraband reaching prison walls, and is also…
Filippo Grandi, UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), delivers a speech during the UNHCR's 76th annual Executive Committee meeting at the European headquarters of the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, Monday, October 6, 2025. (Salvatore Di Nolfi/
December 9, 2025

UN refugee agency chief suggests that US deportation practices violate the law

GENEVA (AP) — The head of the UN refugee agency suggested Monday that President Donald Trump's America has carried out deportation practices that violate international law, and criticised a wider…
FILE - Matsapha Correctional Complex is seen in Matsapha, near Mbabane, Eswatini on July 17, 2025. (AP Photo)
December 9, 2025

10 more deportees from the US arrive in the African nation of Eswatini

MANZINI (AP): A group of 10 migrants deported from the United States arrived early Monday in the African nation of Eswatini, authorities there said. They are the latest of more than 40 deportees sent…
Activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla give the peace sign after arriving at Istanbul Airport in Istanbul, Turkey.
December 9, 2025

Gaza flotilla activists allege mistreatment while being detained

ROME (AP) : Some of the activists detained while trying to reach Gaza by sea have returned to their home countries to describe mistreatment at the hands of Israeli guards, claims that Israel denies.…
People attend the annual thanksgiving celebrations in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
December 9, 2025

Thousands celebrate thanksgiving festival

ADDIS ABABA (AP): Thousands gathered in Ethiopia’s capital, Addis Ababa, on Saturday for the East African country’s thanksgiving festival, which is celebrated annually by the largest ethnic group,…
A demonstrator with a Georgian national, EU and other flags walks in front of police line during an opposition rally in the city centre of Tbilisi, Georgia.
December 9, 2025

Ruling party claims landslide win in local vote boycotted by main Opposition

TBILISI (AP) : Georgia’s ruling party claimed victory in every municipality across the South Caucasus country in a local election that was boycotted by the two main opposition blocs as a sham. Tens of…