- Israel military says controls 40 percent of Gaza City
- Budget shortfall narrows in July
- Konektadong Pinoy Bill has lapsed into law — Palace
- Chinese bridge collapse kills at least 12 construction workers
- Indonesia turns down ear-splitting 'haram' street parties
- PH doesn't recognize Taiwan as sovereign state, stands by 'One China Policy' -- Foreign Affairs chief
- New Zealand to allow some wealthy foreign investors onto property market
- Putin threatens to target Western troops in Ukraine
- LGBTQ+ Catholics make Holy Year pilgrimage to Rome and celebrate a new sense of acceptance
- Xi meets Modi as China and India seek to rebuild ties
