Day: December 9, 2025
Border battle expands as Thailand and Cambodia clash for second day
A fierce border battle between Thailand and Cambodia raged for a second day and spread to new fronts on Tuesday, as both countries accused each other of shelling civilian areas and Bangkok vowed to push on with its planned military operations.
Pope calls for ‘just and lasting peace’ after meeting Ukraine’s Zelenskiy
Pope Leo called for continued dialogue to seek a “just and lasting peace” in Ukraine during a meeting on Tuesday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, the Vatican said.
Hong Kong fire death toll climbs to 160
The death toll in Hong Kong’s worst fire in decades rose to 160 after an additional body was identified, police said on Tuesday, adding that six people were still listed as missing.
Putin does not want to restore the USSR or attack NATO, Kremlin says
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that European claims that Russian President Vladimir Putin wanted to restore the Soviet Union were wrong and that claims Putin plans to invade a NATO member were complete stupidity.
COA flags MMDA for P1B unutilized budget in 2024
The Commission on Audit (COA) has flagged the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) for not using more than P1 billion of its budget in 2024
PCSO: No lucky winners for major lotto games on Tuesday, Dec. 9
There were no lucky winners who took home the jackpot prizes in the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office”s major lotto draws on Tuesday, December 9.
Kidapawan Bishop named co-head of int”l peace movement
Kidapawan Bishop Jose Colin Bagaforo was elected as co-president of Pax Christi International, a global Catholic peace movement that promotes peace, human rights, justice, and reconciliation.
Mga kawatang nakasakay sa motorsiklo, mala-‘fast and furious’ ang pag-atake sa bus sa India
Parang eksena sa isang action movie ang ginawang pagnanakaw ng isang grupo ng mga kawatang sakay ng mga motorsiklo sa Maharashtra, India. Ang target nilang kunin, ang mga bagahe na nasa isang umaandar na bus na umaarangkada sa national highway.
LTO to deploy more personnel, 400 breath analyzers to catch drunk drivers
With Christmas parties in full swing, the Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy at least 400 breath analyzers and personnel to catch motorists who will insist on driving under the influence of alcohol.
Honduras issues warrant for former president pardoned by Trump
Honduras’ attorney general calls for the arrest of ex-President Juan Orlando Hernández days after President Donald Trump’s pardon, citing fraud case.
