A growing number of Indian nationals are seeking refugee protection in Canada. Refugee claims from India began a steady rise after Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi took power in 2014, according to federal data reviewed by CBC News. Experts say trend indicates 'Canada is recognizing of human rights abuses' Randhir …

A rainstorm swamped the New York metropolitan area on Friday, shutting down parts of the city's subway system, flooding streets and highways, and delaying flights into LaGuardia Airport. New York City and other parts of the state were under a state of emergency. 'Never seen anything like this in my …

HANGZHOU, China—Ernest John Obiena claimed the Philippines’ first gold medal in the 19th Asian Games on Saturday, clearing 5.90 meters to set a new event record in the pole vault and bringing life back to the Filipinos’ faltering campaign so far. GOLDEN LEAP. Ernest John Obiena wins the Philippines’ first …

I was only 18 but engaged to a man who was 10 years older than I. He brought me to his uncle’s place in what was then known as Dakota Street, now renamed M. Adriatico Street. On that visit I met his two first cousins, an architect named Ariston, nicknamed …

Rustan’s, with a heritage dating back over 70 years, has always been a pioneer in luxury retail. Inspired by founders Gliceria Rustia Tantoco and Bienvenido Tantoco, Sr.’s visit to Paris, they embarked on a mission to bring the essence of luxury to the Philippines through Rustan’s Department stores. This legacy …

MANILA, Philippines — ABS-CBN held its first ball after the COVID-19 pandemic tonight in Makati Shangri-La Hotel, one of the venues of the media network’s past soirees, including Star Magic Ball. The stars mixed and matched local and international designers and brands in their ensembles. Black, white and gold were …

Astronomers say the evidence suggests the detected CO2 on Europa rose to the surface relatively recently from the moon's subsurface ocean. NASA says this confirms that Europa's subsurface ocean contains the chemicals needed for life The James Webb Space Telescope has discovered carbon on the surface of Europa, an ice-covered …

In submissions and meetings, industry groups warned Canada's transport regulator that sweeping reforms announced earlier this year will put travellers' safety at risk and drain carriers of cash after a financially devastating COVID-19 pandemic. New draft of Air Passenger Protection Regulations expected before year's end Aviation companies are making the …

THE Philippines is not looking for trouble in the West Philippine Sea but it will continue to defend its maritime territory, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Friday, following the removal of a China-installed floating barrier near the Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough) Shoal in a disputed part of the South …

The United Auto Workers union is expanding its strike against U.S. automakers to two new plants, as 7,000 workers at a Ford plant in Chicago and a General Motors assembly factory near Lansing, Mich., will walk off the job at midday on Friday. Ford and GM plants targeted, but no …