SP Win Gatchalian renews call to suspend excise tax on gasoline, diesel

GMA Network - Oct 30, 2026

Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian renewed his call Friday for the suspension of the excise tax on gasoline and diesel to alleviate the plight of public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers.

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Moment MP hurls chair and punches are thrown in brawl inside Armenia's parliament

Oct 30, 2026

Moment MP hurls chair and punches are thrown in brawl inside Armenia's parliament

The chaotic scenes started after an MP from Armenia's ruling party raised the issue of corruption and accused opposition MPs of wanting to set up a 'Ministry of Sex'.

Putin warns the West he is 'prepared for war' and if 'things go too far, there will be no winners'

Oct 30, 2026

Putin warns the West he is 'prepared for war' and if 'things go too far, there will be no winners'

In a chilling new threat to the West, the Russian tyrant said there would be 'no winners' if he entered a conflict with Nato.

Humiliation for Healey: Chancellor is forced into screeching U-turn just hours after promising to cut welfare bill before next election

Oct 30, 2026

Humiliation for Healey: Chancellor is forced into screeching U-turn just hours after promising to cut welfare bill before next election

The Chancellor triggered chaos in Whitehall after suggesting the runaway benefits bill would be cut before the next election in 'a Labour way'.

Gavin Newsom slams Trump for 'new low in assault on democracy and rule of law' as criminal investigation into claims of illegal voting in California is launched

Oct 30, 2026

Gavin Newsom slams Trump for 'new low in assault on democracy and rule of law' as criminal investigation into claims of illegal voting in California is launched

Local election officials were handed federal subpoenas demanding documents detailing their 'methods for screening for unlawful voting by aliens.'

Survey Reveals Rising Popularity of Digital Reading in Thailand

Oct 30, 2026

Survey Reveals Rising Popularity of Digital Reading in Thailand

Thailand’s e-reader market is growing, with 66% of people preferring digital reading. Despite reading for an average of 64 minutes daily, social media and streaming compete for attention. Key Points A growing preference for digital reading is creating new opportunities in Thailand’s e-reader market, with 66 percent of respondents in a national survey reporting that […]

Katie Zacharia hits back at 'spinning bulls***' as she slams Piers Morgan for 'two attempts at gotcha moments' during 'absolutely brutal' interview

Oct 30, 2026

Katie Zacharia hits back at 'spinning bulls***' as she slams Piers Morgan for 'two attempts at gotcha moments' during 'absolutely brutal' interview

The interview quickly soured after Morgan kept pressing Zacharia on her reaction to being fired from the White House press secretary job after just five days.

Thailand Plans New Transparency Rules for Digital-Platform Fees

Oct 30, 2026

Thailand Plans New Transparency Rules for Digital-Platform Fees

Thailand’s competition regulator is preparing new rules requiring major digital platforms to explain how they set and change commissions and service charges, responding to complaints from restaurants, small businesses and delivery riders.

Peso continues rally, opens at P63.67:$1 on Friday

Oct 30, 2026

Peso continues rally, opens at P63.67:$1 on Friday

Peso continues rally, opens at P63.67:$1The Philippine peso extended its rebound to P63-to-one dollar level, opening stronger against the greenback on Friday.

PH braces for Undas 2026 rush

Oct 30, 2026

PH braces for Undas 2026 rush

Government agencies have intensified preparations for the expected influx of passengers traveling to their home provinces for Undas 2026.

Mohamed Al Fayed's widow says she does not believe sexual predator allegations against late Harrods owner are true and that £150million compensation claims are 'overinflated'

Oct 30, 2026

Mohamed Al Fayed's widow says she does not believe sexual predator allegations against late Harrods owner are true and that £150million compensation claims are 'overinflated'

Court documents revealed Heini Wathen-Fayed's position as a bitter legal battle between Harrods and Al Fayed's estate intensifies over who should foot the £150million bill for victims.

Young Aussie, 22, hit with new terror charge after allegedly seeking explosives and military training material

Oct 30, 2026

Young Aussie, 22, hit with new terror charge after allegedly seeking explosives and military training material

Police on Friday upgraded charges against a 22-year-old man from Perth, who has been before the courts since December last year.

Erin Patterson is locked up for life: Mushroom monster loses appeal and will die in jail as judges increase her sentence

Oct 30, 2026

Erin Patterson is locked up for life: Mushroom monster loses appeal and will die in jail as judges increase her sentence

Supreme Court of Victoria Justice Christopher Beale sentenced Patterson to life in prison on September 8, 2025, but set a non-parole period of 33 years.

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