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Filipino detained not part of raids, Philippine Consulate clarifies; LA protests escalate amid Trump’s National Guard deployment

Filipino detained not part of raids, Philippine Consulate clarifies; LA protests escalate amid Trump’s National Guard deployment

Los Angeles – A Filipino immigrant was recently arrested by ICE in Los Angeles, but Philippine officials confirm it was not part of the highly publicized Home Depot raid that has sparked widespread protests.

Smoke billows from Singapore-flagged vessel in Indian Ocean

Smoke billows from Singapore-flagged vessel in Indian Ocean

A thick plume of black smoke rose into the air from a cargo ship bound for India's financial capital, Mumbai, on Monday (June 9).

Israel diverts Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

Israel diverts Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

JERUSALEM -- Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound aid boat on Monday morning, preventing the activists onboard, including Swedish campaigner Greta Thunberg, from reaching the blockaded Palestinian territory.

Powerful 6.3 magnitude quake shakes Bogota, no damage reported

Powerful 6.3 magnitude quake shakes Bogota, no damage reported

BOGOTA, Colombia -- A major 6.3-magnitude earthquake lasting several seconds shook the Colombian capital of Bogota early Sunday, according to AFP reporters on the ground and the United States Geological Survey.

Israel says to block Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

Israel says to block Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta Thunberg

JERUSALEM -- Israel on Sunday ordered the military to stop a humanitarian ship carrying activists, including Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg, breaking the blockade of the war-ravaged Gaza Strip.

Pope Leo condemns 'exclusionary mindset' in Pentecost address

Pope Leo condemns 'exclusionary mindset' in Pentecost address

VATICAN CITY, Holy See -- Pope Leo XIV exhorted the faithful on Sunday to reject an "exclusionary mindset" he said had led to nationalism around the world.

Colombian presidential contender in critical condition after shooting

Colombian presidential contender in critical condition after shooting

BOGOTA, Colombia — A prominent Colombian right-wing presidential candidate is in critical condition after being shot three times during a campaign event in Bogota on Saturday, authorities said.