Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.
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.
Ukraine's President Zelensky appealed to NATO allies at the summit in Turkey for urgent air defence systems to counter escalating Russian missile attacks. The call follows recent deadly strikes on Kyiv, highlighting Ukraine's vulnerability to ballistic missiles despite successful drone interceptions.
