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June 16 ------ The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding to settle a near four-month war, senior U.S. officials said on Monday, adding that a signing ceremony would take place and shipping traffic in the strait of Hormuz would gradually ramp up. The memorandum of understanding has been signed by President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance and Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Qalibaf, one U.S. official said. Speaking at a briefing wi

June 16 ------ The incidents of commercial shipping being approached by pirates between Somalia and Yemen are continuing and appearing to get more brazen, with multiple reports of shots fired. One cargo ship said its security guards returned fire for approximately 30 minutes on Sunday with two small boats. The Maritime Security Center Indian Ocean (MSCIO), which was established by the European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Atalanta, reported two new incidents on Monday and ano

June 16 ------ A BlueRights training program held at the IMO International Maritime Law Institute in Malta has highlighted one of the most pressing challenges in international law: how to protect people at sea using the existing law of the sea, and maritime and human rights law when legal responsibilities are complex, fragmented and unclear. The two-day training, delivered in May, gave participants a practical understanding of the difficulties involved in using international

June 16 ------ Problems continue to build for the small Turkish cruise ship Gemini, which has been under detention for more than 200 days. A Greek court refused to release the ship last week, while media reports are that the ship is running out of fuel and provisions for the skeleton crew of 25 on board. The ship is also reported to have had its classification certificates withdrawn and is now under a false flag. Built in 1992 in Spain, the Gemini is 19,000 gross tons and was

June 16 ------ Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena opened his 2026 outdoor season with a silver medal finish, clearing 5.74 meters on his second attempt at the Flight Circus Düsseldorf. “5.74m for 2nd place here in Dusseldorf to start the 2026 outdoor season. Battled through some swirling winds but overall happy with how it all went,” the Filipino pole vaulter wrote on Instagram. Obiena also expressed gratitude for the unexpected support he received from the stands. “PS: What a s

June 16 ------ Motorists will see mixed movements in pump prices this week, as retailers are set to roll back diesel and kerosene prices, while gasoline prices may either decrease or increase. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), mixed movements may be seen this week, depending on the fuel retailer and their location, whether they are closer or farther from the depots: - Gasoline: Rollback of up to P0.32 or hike of up to P1.68 - Diesel: Rollback of P3.71 to P5.71 - Ke

MANILA, June 16 ------ A Chinese research vessel was observed towing a movable floating platform out and back into Bajo de Masinloc, also known as Scarborough Shoal, during a maritime domain awareness (MDA) flight conducted by Philippine authorities. ABS-CBN News joined the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) during the patrol over the shoal, where Chinese vessels and structures first reported by authorities in May remained. As the aircraft approached the area, a

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 16 ------ Daichi Kamada and his Japanese teammates were minutes away from a World Cup -opening loss that wouldn’t have been unexpected considering the opponent. His tying goal will be remembered for a long time in his homeland, especially if the country with some soccer momentum reaches the round of 16 again. Kamada scored on a header off Koki Ogawa’s corner kick in the 88th minute, sending the Samurai Blue fans into a frenzy and giving Japan a 2-2 draw

June 16 ------ LEWIS Hamilton arrived in Barcelona searching for a result that would remind both himself and the Formula 1 world exactly who he still is. On Sunday, the seven-time world champion delivered. Hamilton ended a 686-day wait for victory by winning the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, scoring a breakthrough first win for Ferrari while ending Kimi Antonelli's five-race win streak and Mercedes' six-race run of dominance in the process. The triumph was Hamilton's 106th

MANILA, Philippines, June 16 ------ Leaders of Congress welcomed President Marcos’ proclamation, calling the legislature to a special session this week to tackle urgent measures and pending appointments, which he cited in his pronouncement. Earlier on Sunday, Sen. Joel Villanueva said he would attend a special session of Congress should Marcos convene one. The attendance of one more senator is seen as crucial to resolving the dispute in the Senate, which Malacañang had asked

MANILA, June 16 ------ The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) rescued 28 individuals from a motor yacht that ran aground at the Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in Palawan. In an interview over DWWW 774 on Monday, PCG spokesperson Commodore Noemie Cayabyab said the yacht, dubbed MY Philippine Siren 2, left Puerto Princesa City on Wednesday (June 10, 2026) for a diving expedition in Tubbataha Reef, carrying 14 divers and 14 Filipino crew members. The 14 divers were composed of nine Amer

MANILA, June 16 ------ Hussein Loraña, Jessa Mae Roda and Rica Balderama added a second gold to their collections at the close of the ICTSI Philippine Athletics Championships, Sunday night at the New Clark City Athletics Stadium in Capas, Tarlac. Meanwhile, the national men's 4x400-meter relay team capped the meet with a gold of their own, making up for the loss of their counterparts in the 4x100-m. Loraña decided to run the men's 1500-m -- an event that he last competed in a

June 16 ------ Anne Curtis, Dingdong Dantes and Joshua Garcia, are among the nominees at the 21st Seoul International Drama Awards 2026. The three Filipino actors were included among the nominees for the Outstanding Asian Star Award this year, as stated in a press release posted on the awarding body’s website on Monday, June 15. The Outstanding Asian Star Award recognizes actors and actresses who made a significant impact in drama productions over the past year across six p

June 16 ------ Sue made her acting debut via the 2011 remake of the classic 1990s soap opera “Mula Sa Puso,” where she showcased her promising dramatic chops as Nicole Matias, a role originally played by former actress Anna Larrucea. She later joined the cast of the well-loved afternoon drama “Angelito: Batang Ama” as Rona Dimaano, a role she reprised in its sequel, “Angelito: Ang Bagong Yugto.” Her growing versatility became evident when she got cast in the horror-fantasy

June 16 ------ As students across the country gear up for another school year, content creator Esnyr Ranollo has brought back his viral school-themed YouTube series with a brand-new episode, "First Day High." The latest installment premiered on June 14 and taps into the familiar excitement, awkwardness, and first-day jitters that come with returning to school. Announcing the release on Instagram, the former "Pinoy Big Brother: Celebrity Edition Collab" housemate expressed

June 16 ------ Filipina-British actress Eve Ridley is set to make her mark in the DC Universe as part of the cast of “Supergirl,” one of the most anticipated films in DC Studios' new era. The 14-year-old actress will portray Ruthye Marye Knoll, a young alien farmhand seeking justice after her father's murder at the hands of Krem of the Yellow Hills, played by Matthias Schoenaerts. The film stars Milly Alcock as Supergirl and Jason Momoa as the intergalactic bounty hunter Lobo

NEW YORK, June 16 ------ Oil prices dropped towards US$80 a barrel and stocks rallied after Washington and Iran reached a framework deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, spurring relief across global markets. The announcement lifted the Dow to a fresh record, while the tech-dominated Nasdaq piled on more than 3 per cent behind a nearly 20 per cent surge in SpaceX following its impressive market debut Friday. "A deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

LONDON, June 16 ------ Britain will ban children under 16 from using a range of social media apps including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube to protect young people from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said. Starmer told a news conference that he will fight back if technology companies resist the move and acknowledged some teens would try to find their way around a ban. But he said he is “not prepared to compromise on the safety and happi

KYIV, June 16 ------ Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that he had offered to meet Vladimir Putin at a G7 summit in France this week or even in the United States for talks to end a four-year war. Zelensky, speaking at a historic monastery in Kyiv that was damaged in an overnight attack by Russia, said the United States had agreed to inviting Putin to the gathering, which starts on Monday in Evian-les-Bains. "We gave message that we are ready to meet with Putin du

BRUSSELS, June 16 ------ The EU has made its emergency cyber security support available to Ukraine, the European Commission said. Ukraine can now activate incident response services from trusted private providers to help address significant or large-scale incidents, the Commission said. Moldova had already been added to the support system in 2024. Source: channelnewasia.com