Serbian tennis star Novak Djokovic announced on Sunday that he has withdrawn from the Professional Tennis Players Association (PTPA), the players’ union he co-founded in 2020, citing concerns over transparency, governance, and representation within the organization.
Former senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr. on Monday denied allegations linking him to an allegedly anomalous flood control project in Bulacan as he submitted a counter-affidavit to the Department of Justice (DOJ) in response to the complaint.
The United States is signaling renewed interest in Venezuela’s vast oil reserves following recent military strikes and remarks by President Donald Trump about increasing the flow of Venezuelan crude. This news report examines the current state of Venezuela’s oil sector, the impact of years of sanctions and underinvestment, the role of state-owned PDVSA, and the potential effects on global energy markets. It also outlines how shifting U.S. policy, regional concerns and economic pressures inside Venezuela could shape future production levels, export patterns and diplomatic relations.
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores are set to appear before a U.S. federal judge in New York on drug trafficking and narcoterrorism charges. U.S. prosecutors allege Maduro helped lead an international cocaine smuggling network targeting the United States.
Teachers, civil servants, and uniformed personnel may face delays in salary increases and retirement benefits under the proposed 2026 national budget, after over P43 billion in mandatory personnel benefits were shifted to unprogrammed appropriations (UAs).
The Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office reported a significant rise in firework-related incidents during the recent New Year’s celebrations.
World No. 2 Iga Swiatek on Saturday said she sees little purpose in the recent “Battle of the Sexes” exhibition, arguing that women’s tennis has nothing more to prove.
Rafael Leao’s decisive strike helped AC Milan move to the top of Serie A after a narrow 1-0 victory over Cagliari on Friday.
As the new year begins, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) unveiled proposed rules aimed at tightening oversight of the state’s hemp industry, covering production, retail sales, and consumable hemp products.
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that American forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife in an overnight military operation, placing them in U.S. custody. The Pentagon confirmed involvement of air and special operations units, while the administration signaled that the United States will temporarily “run” Venezuela. Officials have not released a detailed plan for governance, a legal framework for the intervention or a timeline for political transition. Lawmakers, regional governments, international organizations, human rights groups and energy analysts are seeking clarification on the operation’s legality, regional impact and consequences for global oil markets.