South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday he would pursue the revival of reconciliation policies toward North Korea and renewable energy initiatives championed by former President Moon Jae-in, during a luncheon meeting at Cheong Wa Dae.
The Vatican on Thursday declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism and excommunicated six bishops after the traditionalist group consecrated four new bishops without Pope Leo XIV’s approval, escalating its response beyond the penalties prescribed under canon law.
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday officially declared the deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius over, after the last person under quarantine tested negative and was cleared to return home.
Alex Eala kept her breakthrough Wimbledon campaign alive after rallying past Maya Joint on Thursday to reach the third round, where a blockbuster showdown with defending champion Iga Swiatek awaits.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday welcomed the Philippines’ elevation to upper-middle-income status, describing it as a vote of confidence in the country’s economy that would help attract more investments, create quality jobs and expand opportunities for Filipinos.
Ateneo de Manila University President Fr. Roberto Yap on Thursday said the university will continue cooperating with authorities after the Philippine National Police recommended the filing of criminal charges over the drowning deaths of two student-athletes during a team-building activity.
The Sandiganbayan Seventh Division has ordered the archiving of the graft case against former lawmaker Zaldy Co after he remained at large for more than six months following the issuance of an arrest warrant.
The Los Angeles Lakers acquired center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade agreement that will keep him under contract for the next four seasons for about $130 million, according to a person familiar with the deal.
A new Texas law transferring the licensing and inspection of food trucks from local health departments to the Texas Department of State Health Services took effect Wednesday, requiring mobile food vendors to transition to a statewide permitting system.
A Catholic nun was released from U.S. immigration custody after she was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers while walking to Mass in McAllen, Texas, church officials said.