U.S. Army soldier arrested in Hawaii on terrorism charges

A U.S. Army sergeant who served in Iraq and Afghanistan and is now stationed in Hawaii has been arrested on charges of providing material support to Islamic State extremists, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said on Monday.

American woman wanted for kidnapping own kids nabbed by BI

An American woman wanted for kidnapping her own children and fleeing to the Philippines was arrested by Immigration agents late last week in Subic, Zambales.

4 slain in Malolos anti-drug operation

Four suspects were killed while a barangay tanod was arrested in the course of an anti-drug operation in Malolos City, Bulacan early Tuesday morning, police said.

WATCH | Ellen Adarna says Baste Duterte ‘like my best friend’

The actress acted as tour guide to her ex-boyfriend and his pals on the sixth and final episod of 'Lakbai.'

Tom Hanks to receive award for work reflecting U.S. history

He will be honored for his work in films like 'Saving Private Ryan,' 'Apollo 13' and 'Bridge of Spies.'

WATCH | China tests self-sustaining space station in Beijing

Sealed behind the steel doors of two bunkers in a Beijing suburb, university students are trying to find out how it feels to live in a space station on another planet, recycling everything from plant cuttings to urine.

U.S. carrier group leads biggest yet drills with India and Japan

A U.S. aircraft carrier strike group began naval exercises with India and Japan on Monday that the U.S. navy said would help the three countries tackle maritime threats in the Asia-Pacific region.

Iraqi premier declares victory over Islamic State in Mosul

Iraq's prime minister declared victory over Islamic State in Mosul on Monday, three years after the militants seized the city and made it the stronghold of a "caliphate" they said would take over the world.

Arab states seek to step up pressure on Qatar over 2013 accord

Four Arab states sought on Monday to pile pressure on Qatar over charges it backs terrorism, saying the publication of a previously secret accord between Riyadh and Doha showed Qatar broke a promise not to meddle in the affairs of Gulf countries.

Donald Trump Jr. hires criminal defense lawyer for Russia probes

(UPDATE - 10:04 a.m.) Donald Trump Jr. has hired a lawyer to represent him in Russia-related investigations, his office and the lawyer said on Monday, as Republicans voiced concern about a meeting between the U.S. president's son and a Russian.

PRO4 blames jail congestion as inmate deaths hit 54 in Calabarzon

Two jail inmates died of illness this month in Cavite and Rizal provinces, bringing the total of deaths from sickness in detention facilities in the Calabarzon region since January to 54.

Catholic prelate slams inclusion of Bibles in Marawi relief

A retired Catholic prelate on Monday criticized the reported inclusion of Bibles in relief goods distributed at evacuation centers for displaced residents of Marawi City.
Alvarez Padilla 5 more years martial law

WATCH | 5 more years? AFP not quite eye-to-eye with Alvarez’s take on Mindanao...

In the light of House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez dropping more than just hints tilting toward an extension of up to five years for the...
Marawi child warrior

WATCH | Marawi crisis: Maute child warriors go through a gruesome initiation

Recovered by the military in clearing operations is a mobile phone video showing a child, clutching a rifle as he trudges from ravaged house...
Mindanao general map

NO TO MUSLIM ID | AFP, expert say that’s no way to peace in...

The Armed Forces of the Philippines has thumbed down the proposal to issue identification cards for those professing the Muslim faith, saying this was...