Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.
The US has launched strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command stated the assault aims to impose costs for targeting shipping.
US President Donald Trump's arrival at the Nato summit in Ankara was marked by a ceremonial welcome from Turkish President Erdogan. However, Trump's comments on potentially taking Greenland and his criticism of allies' support during the Iran conflict disrupted the summit's image of unity.
A U.S.-led naval coalition has raised the threat level in the Strait of Hormuz to "severe" due to multiple Iranian attacks on tankers. Merchant vessels are warned of "deliberate hostile action" by Iran, impacting global energy supplies and ship traffic.
Eighteen people were injured in twin explosions in central Damascus, near the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron was staying. The devices, one in a parked car and another in a bin, detonated as security forces attempted to defuse them. Macron, in Syria for talks, was reported safe.
Ghana has postponed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit due to rising xenophobic tensions. Hundreds of Ghanaians have been repatriated from South Africa following protests against foreigners.
Ghana has postponed South African President Cyril Ramaphosa's state visit due to rising xenophobic tensions. Hundreds of Ghanaians have been repatriated from South Africa following protests against foreigners.
