Mass Shooting at Swedish Adult Education Center Leaves Five Injured

Five individuals were shot at an adult education center in Örebro, Sweden, on Tuesday, according to police reports. The incident occurred at Campus Risbergska, approximately 200 kilometers west of Stockholm, and involved the suspected gunman among the injured. Roberto Eid Forest, the local police chief, stated that the situation surrounding the investigation remains "somewhat unclear." He noted that it is not yet determined whether the shooting happened inside the school or if there were additional perpetrators involved. The gunman was repor…

Philippines Sees Highest Tax Revenue in Over 20 Years

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Tuesday that the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) achieved its highest revenue collection in over 20 years, with nearly P3 trillion collected in 2024. This marks a significant increase from the P2.52 trillion collected in 2023, as the BIR's total for 2024 reached over P2.85 trillion. This record revenue allows for substantial investments in public infrastructure, enabling the construction of approximately 1.14 million new schools, the connection of over 190,000 kilometers of roads, and the establishment …

Manila Mayor's Event Permit Mandate Sparks Controversy

Manila Mayor Honey Lacuna has faced backlash from various groups and netizens following the release of a memorandum mandating that mall and establishment administrators in the city obtain special permits for events held within their venues. In a statement issued on Monday, the Manila Chapter of the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) condemned Lacuna's directive, arguing that it infringes on constitutional rights to free speech and assembly. The memorandum, dated January 20, 2025, was issued by City Legal Officer Veronica Lladoc and requires all ad…

Trump Proposes U.S. Takeover of Gaza, Palestinian Resettlement

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his desire for the United States to assume control over the Gaza Strip and undertake its redevelopment after relocating Palestinians to other areas. During a joint news conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, Trump stated, “We will own it and be responsible for dismantling all of the dangerous unexploded bombs and other weapons on the site.” He emphasized that the U.S. would clear destroyed structures and foster economic development to create numerous jobs and housing opportunities for the…