Day: January 13, 2026
Bank lending grows by 10.3% in November –BSP
The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said outstanding loans from universal and commercial banks (U/KBs) to businesses and individual consumers expanded in November 2025.
Trump urges Iranians to keep protesting, says ‘help is on its way’
US President Donald Trump urged Iranians on Tuesday to keep protesting and said help was on the way, without giving details, as Iran’s clerical establishment pressed its crackdown against the biggest demonstrations in years.
India and US discuss trade, critical minerals and nuclear power
India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar said on Tuesday he held talks on trade, critical minerals and energy with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
Iran state TV acknowledges ‘a lot of martyrs’ as death toll surpasses 3,000: report
Iran state TV reportedly acknowledges ‘martyrs’ as death toll from ongoing anti-government protests reaches over 2,000, according to activist groups.
5 simple tech tips to improve digital privacy
Privacy tips for iPhone and Android users reveal built-in phone settings to reduce tracking and limit data sharing without advanced technical expertise.
World Cup fans banned from US travel may be unable to root for teams in person
World Cup fans from Iran, Haiti, Ivory Coast and Senegal may be unable to travel to the U.S. for the 2026 games due to existing travel restrictions.
Several monkeys still on the loose in St Louis as officials call off search for roaming animals
Several monkeys are reportedly loose in St. Louis, Missouri, prompting local officials to warn residents not to approach the animals for safety reasons.
Blood test flags digestive disease risk years before symptoms appear
Canadian researchers say a blood test measuring immune response to gut bacteria could help predict Crohn’s disease years before diagnosis.
College basketball player gunned down on Nashville freeway, police hunting for suspects
Tennessee basketball player Andre Bell, 20, was fatally shot on Nashville freeway while returning to Fisk University, police said. Suspect vehicle fled.
