Day: December 16, 2025
PH aims to boost cruise tourism growth
The Department of Tourism (DOT) said it would pursue stronger regional cooperation to guide the next phase of Asia”s cruise tourism growth, as it hosted the Asia Cruise Cooperation (ACC) Annual Regional Meeting on Monday.
Trump sues the BBC for $10 billion over speech edit
President Donald Trump sued the BBC for at least $10 billion in damages over edited clips of a speech that made it appear he directed supporters to storm the U.S. Capitol, opening an international front in his fight against media coverage he deems untrue or unfair.
EU drops 2035 combustion engine ban as global EV shift faces reset
The European Commission unveiled a plan on Tuesday to drop the EU’s effective ban on new combustion-engine cars from 2035 after pressure from the region’s auto sector, marking the bloc’s biggest retreat from its green policies in recent years.
US alerts tourists of ‘unpredictable security situation’ in popular holiday destination
Americans are warned by the U.S. government to avoid the Thailand-Cambodia border amid armed conflict. The travel alert is issued as fighting kills dozens and displaces thousands.
Brown University cancels basketball games as authorities hunt for shooting suspect
Brown University cancels basketball games after deadly campus shooting leaves two students dead. Suspect remains at large as authorities continue search.
Travis Kelce’s brother offers Chiefs star advice on deciding NFL future
Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce received some advice from his brother as he decides what he’s going to do with his NFL career.
WWE legend leaving company over its ties with Trump administration
WWE legend Mick Foley announced on social media he will be parting ways with the company over its ties to President Donald Trump’s administration.
Graham issues ‘fatal’ warning if Maduro stays in power as US buildup raises stakes
Sen. Graham warns leaving Maduro in power after U.S. military show of force would be “fatal mistake” as Venezuela tensions escalate.
Vance tells blue state they ‘might try hiring Americans’ before suing over Trump’s visa fee explosion
VP JD Vance clashes with Oregon attorney general over Trump’s $100,000 H-1B visa fee as 19 states file lawsuit challenging the policy as excessive.
Trump admin fights in court to keep White House East Wing demolition, $300M ballroom build on track
The lawsuit seeks to halt Trump’s planned $300 million White House ballroom, which the National Trust argues is moving forward “without any review whatsoever.”
