Day: January 30, 2026
Frasco cites China, Japan, Korea’s vitality to ASEAN tourism
MANDAUE CITY – Tourism Secretary Cristina Frasco on Friday highlighted the key role of China, Japan, and the Republic of Korea in enhancing the tourism sector in the ASEAN region.
Some roads, lanes to be closed from February to May 2026 amid MRT7 project
Some roads and lanes will be temporarily closed to make way for construction activities under the MRT-7 project in the EDSA-West Avenue area, contractor VPS Steel Structure Corporation said Friday.
Social justice advocate once named Bostonian of the Year sentenced in fraud case
Boston activist Monica Cannon-Grant, once Bostonian of the Year, was sentenced to four years probation after pleading guilty to federal fraud charges.
Minnesota Attorney General Ellison denies making any ICE agreement deal with border czar Homan
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison disputed border czar Tom Homan’s claims about a new cooperation agreement between ICE and county jails.
House conservatives skeptical as Senate deal sacrificing DHS spending reached: ‘Non-starter’
House conservatives are expressing skepticism after Senate Democrats and the White House announced a deal had been reached to fund the government without a long-term DHS funding bill.
Trump files $10B lawsuit against IRS over alleged tax return leaks to major news outlets
President Donald Trump is suing the IRS for $10 billion over the alleged illegal disclosure of his tax information by a “rogue, politically motivated” employee to news organizations.
Trump administration eases sanctions on Venezuelan oil industry after Maduro’s capture
The Trump administration announced it is easing up on sanctions and allowing limited Venezuelan oil transactions following the capture of dictator Nicolás Maduro.
Hamas emerges as ‘ultimate spoiler’ in Gaza plan as Trump insists terror group will disarm
Hamas leader Mousa Abu Marzouk says the group “never agreed to disarm” after President Donald Trump claimed the militant organization would throw down weapons.
California sheriff refuses to support ICE operations around Super Bowl LX
The Santa Clara County, California, sheriff said Thursday that his department will not be supporting ICE operations around Super Bowl LX.
Swiss court ruling hands Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles legal win in bronze medal fight
The Swiss Federal Tribunal handed Jordan Chiles a legal victory in her Olympic bronze medal fight, citing video evidence that her coach’s inquiry was timely.
