Iran shifting tactics to step up attacks on shipping before US vote, officials say

Rappler - Oct 14, 2026

Tehran is moving toward a closure of the strait to vessels violating its restrictions, with one official adding, 'It will be complete closure soon'

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Professor Ngo Bao Chau, Vietnam's only Fields Medalist, has personally selected nine mathematics students for the country's most generous math scholarships, covering full tuition and providing monthly living allowances of VND15 million (US$579).

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The Our Lady of Cui Mountain Shrine overlooking Tri An Lake in southern Dong Nai City has officially opened as a major Catholic pilgrimage site, anchored by a towering 50-meter Virgin Mary statue.

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SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) in the Ilocos region turned over three solar-powered irrigation projects in Piddig, Ilocos Norte, to improve water access for farmers and boost agricultural productivity. The Bimmanga, Sallaguid and San Antonio projects will provide irrigation to 45 hectares of farmland, using solar energy to help ensure

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PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur – The police recovered 109 master cases of suspected contraband cigarettes worth an estimated P6.2 million in separate operations along the coastal areas of Sulu province on Thursday. Police Lieutenant Colonel Shellamie Chang, spokesperson for Police Regional Office (PRO) 9, said on Saturday that the operations were led by personnel

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BACOLOD CITY – Thousands gathered here since Friday as the annual MassKara Festival‘s key highlights unfold this weekend. Revelers wearing smiling masks hit the streets on Saturday to witness contingents from schools and barangays trying tooutdo each other in the street dancing and other competitions. On Friday evening, Barangay Tangub claimed the championship in the

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