Iran rocket test a ‘threatening step’ – Western powers

The United States, Britain, France and Germany warned the United Nations on Wednesday that Iran had taken "a threatening and provocative step" by testing a rocket capable of delivering satellites into orbit and asked the U.N. chief to investigate.

HBO conducts forensic review to understand scope of hack

'We do not believe that our email system as a whole has been compromised, but the forensic review is ongoing.'

U.S. to press Duterte on rights, urge tougher action on North Korea by China...

The United States would "certainly" raise human rights with President Rodrigo Duterte's government when Secretary of State Rex Tillerson attends regional meetings in Manila starting this week, a senior official said.

Kanye West sues tour insurers for $10 million over canceled shows

He claims Lloyds of London owes him after he was hospitalized with a 'serious, debilitating medical condition.'

Russia decries ‘trade war’ as Trump signs sanctions bill

U.S. President Donald Trump grudgingly signed into law new sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, a move Moscow said amounted to a full-scale trade war and an end to hopes for better ties with the Trump administration.

U.S. scientists able to alter genes of human embryos

U.S. scientists have succeeded in altering the genes of a human embryo to correct a disease-causing mutation, making it possible to prevent the defect from being passed on to future generations.

KITA MO BA? | Japanese tourist spots pivotal to ‘Kita Kita’ success

InterAksyon asked director Sigrid Andrea Bernardo to walk us through her blockbuster movie.

Expect heavy rains, thunderstorms due to habagat

(UPDATE - 10:01 a.m.) Occasionally heavy rains and gusty winds due to thunderstorms can be expected Thursday as the southwest monsoon continues to affect the country.

U.S. bans travel to North Korea from September 1, says Americans should leave

A ban on travel by U.S. passport holders to North Korea will take effect on September 1 and Americans in the country should leave before that date, the U.S. State Department said on Wednesday.

WATCH | Suspended BOC exec Larrybert Hilario denies hand in entry of P6.4-B shabu...

Larrybert Hilario finally showed up in Congress on Wednesday during the House Committee on Dangerous Drugs' inquiry on how the P6.4-billion drug shipment was able to enter the country right under BOC's nose and the agency's alleged mishandling of the May 26 raid when the narcotics were seized.
Marawi smoke air strike

WATCH | Lanao del Sur gov’t wants inter-provincial security corridor formed in Mindanao

Despite indications that authorities are on their way to reclaiming Marawi from the hands of extremists, the Lanao del Sur provincial government still thinks that defense should remain a priority in Mindanao amid military intelligence reports that the region remains under terrorist threat.

YOU LISTEN TO YOUR GF, WHY CAN’T YOU LISTEN TO US? | Watch: Lawmakers...

Congressmen parried allegations of corruption levelled against them by Bureau Customs chief Nicanor Faeldon, saying there was nothing wrong if lawmakers lobby for the promotion of some employees of the agency.
Sara Duterte rates her father

With more people going to Davao, expansion of international airport gets a boost

The Department of Transportation (DOTr) through the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (Caap)), is set to implement the expansion of the Francisco Bangoy International Airport or the Davao International Airport (DIA) in Davao City.

‘MAILAP’ | Watch: Where is Peter Lim? Police say suspected big-time drug lord difficult...

Where is Peter Lim? The alleged big-time drug lord, who like President Rodrigo Duterte was among the primary sponsors of the wedding of a businessman-friend, is nowhere to be found.

Law providing free internet access in public places signed

President Rodrigo Duterte signed Wednesday (August 2) the bill that establishes free internet access in public places, a measure touted by government as a boost to productivity, competitiveness and connectivity.