Johnny Depp apologizes for ‘poor taste’ Trump assassination joke

'When was the last time an actor assassinated a president?' Depp wisecracked on Thursday, referencing Lincoln's murder.

US armed services seek delay in taking in transgender recruits

The Pentagon said it was reviewing recommendations from the U.S. military chiefs that included calls for more time to implement plans to allow new transgender recruits to join the U.S. armed forces.

Japanese warship takes ASEAN guests on cruise of South China Sea but stops short...

Japan's largest warship steamed into the South China Sea this week in defiance of Chinese assertiveness, with Asian military guests on board to witness helicopters looping over the tropical waters and gunners blasting target buoys.

U.S. to drop Iraq, Myanmar as worst offenders on child soldiers

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson plans to remove Iraq and Myanmar from a U.S. list of the world's worst offenders in the use of child soldiers, U.S. officials said, a step that could prompt accusations the Trump administration is prioritizing security and diplomatic interests ahead of human rights.

WATCH | Boom’s supersonic prototype prepares for 2018 test flight

U.S. company Boom is developing a supersonic airliner that will fly 2.6 times faster than any other aircraft on the market today.

Bomber targeting Mecca’s Grand Mosque blows himself up after being cornered – ministry

Saudi security forces on Friday foiled a suicide attack on the Grand Mosque in the Muslim holy city of Mecca, cornering the would-be attacker in an apartment, where he blew himself up, the Interior Ministry said.

‘Here Together’: 2017 Metro Manila Pride March calls for love, empowerment, and solidarity

The longest running Pride March in Southeast Asia, the Metro Manila Pride March, finds a host and safe space in Marikina City on Saturday (June 24).

Google to stop scanning Gmail for creating targeted ads

Alphabet Inc's Google said on Friday it would stop scanning Gmail content for creating personalized ads from later this year.

WATCH | 2 kilos of shabu found in ex-Marawi mayor’s house – police

MARAWI CITY, Philippines -- Police claimed to have found two kilos of crystal meth or shabu in the house of a former mayor of...

Close Al Jazeera, curb ties with Iran, Arab states demand of Qatar

Four Arab states that imposed a boycott on Qatar have issued an ultimatum to Doha to close Al Jazeera television, curb ties with Iran, shut a Turkish base and pay reparations, demands so far reaching it would appear to be hard for Doha to comply.

WEEKEND GUIDE | June 24 to 25: Metro Pride March, ‘Toruk,’ and Lang Leav

Make the long weekend matter with our selection of events that are guaranteed to inspire and keep you in awe.
Mendiola protest Mindanao martial law

BLACK FRIDAY PROTEST | Rally at Mendiola greets Martial Law one month on

Garbed mostly in black, militants marched and brought their rally to the gates of Malacañan Palace, brandishing black placards articulating their sentiments against the...

Fuming Arwind Santos blasts RR Pogoy after groin hit: ‘Huwag niya akong subukan’

San Miguel Beermen veteran Arwind Santos didn't mince words as he blasted TNT KaTropa rookie RR Pogoy after their third quarter scuffle in a...

SMB overcomes 0-17 start to stomp TNT, tie PBA Finals at 1-all

The San Miguel Beermen climbed out of a deep hole in the first quarter to pull off a massive turnaround and steamroll TNT KaTropa,...

Bosch PH sustains double-digit growth; welcomes new leadership

Bosch Philippines saw double digit growth in the country closing its 2016 fiscal year with US$56 million in consolidated sales in the country.