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FORMER broadcaster Jay Sonza has been arrested for alleged syndicated and large-scale illegal recruitment, the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) confirmed on Tuesday. NBI assistant director Glenn Ricarte revealed that Sonza was turned over to their custody after he was temporarily detained and arrested by the Bureau of Immigration (BI) …

The Philippines and Australia on Monday kicked off their first bilateral amphibious exercise dubbed “Alon” (Waves) as tensions grow in the South China Sea over China's continued posturing in disputed waters. Key leadership of IPE 2023 walks at the Flight Deck HMAS Canberra for the Opening Ceremony of the Exercise …

Advocates for renters in B.C. say it's time to consider setting a maximum temperature for rental housing to protect vulnerable tenants from dangerous heat. The call comes as a heat wave blankets much of the province, raising memories of the deadly 2021 heat dome. Municipalities need to ensure tenants don't …

Avon recently launched the arrival of the new Hydramatic Lipstick in the Philippines. While a new wave of matte lipsticks is always a cause for celebration, the global beauty brand's Hydramatic Lipstick is a revolutionary lippie. The Avon Hydramatic Lipstick features a central core powered by an exclusive blend of …

Niger's mutinous soldiers said they will prosecute deposed President Mohamed Bazoum for 'high treason' and undermining state security, in an announcement hours after the junta said they were open to dialogue with West African nations to resolve the mounting regional crisis. Junta spokeperson light on specifics of allegations as Africa …

After billions of global COVID-19 infections, millions of deaths, and countless lives upended by long-lasting health impacts, we’ve finally hit a point in this pandemic where SARS-CoV-2 isn’t the fearsome pathogen it used to be. That's thanks to how both the virus, and our immunity against it, are evolving. New …

One of the most stunning revelations contained in Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk’s explosive report into Ontario’s controversial Greenbelt land swap was how a small number of real estate developers were able to use their access to a high-level government staffer to have protected land – some of which was recently …

Nearly two years after Kabul fell to the Taliban, activists warn that human rights for women and girls continue to plummet in Afghanistan. They're pushing for democracies like Canada to adopt a tougher posture with the regime. Canadian groups push for tougher sanctions, recognition of gender apartheid Nearly two years …

Nearly two years after Kabul fell to the Taliban, activists warn that human rights for women and girls continue to plummet in Afghanistan. They're pushing for democracies like Canada to adopt a tougher posture with the regime. Canadian groups push for tougher sanctions, recognition of gender apartheid Nearly two years …

Over 15,000 people marched down René-Lévesque Boulevard Sunday, setting a record for the annual festival Fierté Montréal. Around 15,500 people marched in the parade, says organizer Thousands of people marched and cheered down Montreal's René-Lévesque Boulevard Sunday afternoon in what has become the largest Pride parade organized by Fierté Montréal …