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How close is Iran to producing a nuclear bomb?

Francois Murphy, Reuters
Posted at Jan 05 03:11 AM

Iran maintains that it has never sought nuclear weapons and never would. It says its nuclear work only has civilian aims. Read more »

EXPLAINER: How close is Iran to producing a nuclear bomb?

Francois Murphy, Reuters
Posted at Nov 30 11:42 AM

A 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers is being eroded and efforts to revive the pact face a new challenge with the killing of Tehran's top nuclear scientist.   Read more »

WWII bomb goes off in Poland during defusal op

Stanislaw Waszak and Anna Maria Jakubek, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 14 03:53 AM

The device -- nicknamed "Tallboy" and also known as an "earthquake bomb" -- was dropped by the Royal Air Force in an attack on a Nazi warship in 1945. Read more »

Massive WWII 'earthquake bomb' found near Baltic Sea

Stanislaw Waszak, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 12 02:03 PM

The five-ton device -- nicknamed "Tallboy" and also known as an "earthquake bomb - was designed to explode underground next to a target, triggering shock waves that would cause destruction. The bomb is six meters (19 feet) long and has 2.4 tons of explosives. Read more »

LOOK: Police recover, detonate rifle grenades in Zamboanga City

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 26 12:25 PM

Authorities on Saturday morning recovered two rifle grenades on a roadside in Baliwasan Seaside, Zamboanga City. Read more »

3 soldiers hurt in explosion in Maguindanao

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 24 02:14 PM

Three soldiers were wounded after an anti-personnel mine went off while they were on combat clearing operation in Ampatuan, Maguindanao early Thursday.    Read more »

10 killed in attack in Afghanistan capital likely targeting VP

Kyodo News
Posted at Sep 09 07:15 PM

A bomb attack likely targeting First Vice President Amrullah Saleh's convoy rocked Afghanistan's capital Kabul on Wednesday, leaving at least 10 people dead and 15 others injured, the country's Interior Ministry said. Read more »

More K9 units to be deployed in Metro Manila trains, railways as gov't steps up fight vs terrorism

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 07 02:42 PM

The Department of Transportation said Monday more K9 units would be deployed in all railway facilities and stations across Metro Manila to prevent terror "threats" following the blast incidents in Jolo, Sulu.   Read more »

Zamboanga region faces bomb threat from Sulu attackers: mayor

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 31 09:25 AM

Zamboanga region is facing a security threat from the alleged mastermind of a deadly double bombing in neighboring Sulu province and his 2 conspirators, a mayor said Monday.    Read more »

Online tutorial on making molotovs? Military official justifies need to 'regulate' social media

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 24 03:44 PM

A military official on Monday sough to justify the government's need to "regulate" social media, claiming terrorist groups have allegedly been holding online tutorials on how to make molotov bombs. Read more »

9 super easy soju cocktail recipes to introduce you to Korea’s favorite liquor

KYLE DE DIOS AND JODY MACKUN
Updated as of Aug 15 06:08 AM

From soju bombs to soju mojitos, these mixed drinks show you how to play bartender at home while bingeing on Korean food and K-drama. By KYLE DE DIOS AND JODY MACKUN (FOR BOOKY) Read more »

Japan commemorates 75th year of Nagasaki bombing

Philip Fong, AFP
Posted at Aug 09 01:17 PM

People take part in a ceremony marking the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, at the Nagasaki Peace Park on Sunday.  Read more »

Suspected foreign bomb-maker arrested in Palawan

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 09:10 PM

Authorities arrested a suspected bomb-maker in Puerto Princesa City, Palawan Thursday afternoon.   Read more »

Pakistani na hinihinalang bomb maker hinuli sa Puerto Princesa

Lynette dela Cruz, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 04:45 PM

Itinatanggi ng suspek ang paratang at sinabing wala naman siyang masamang record sa 7 taon niyang pananatili sa Puerto Princesa.  Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: August 6, 2020

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 07 12:54 AM

Here are the big stories today in photos. Read more »

Philippine Red Cross, ICRC urge PH to ratify treaty banning nukes

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 06 01:49 PM

Below is a joint statement signed by Philippine Red Cross chair Sen. Richard Gordon and Boris Michel, International Committee of the Red Cross head of delegation in the Philippines Read more »

'Unspeakable horror': the attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki

Kyoko Hasegawa, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 06 01:07 PM

TOKYO - Japan on Thursday marked 75 years since the world's first atomic bomb attack, which killed around 140,000 people in Hiroshima and left many more deeply traumatized and even stigmatized. Read more »

Remembering Hiroshima bombing

Eugene Hoshiko, AP
Posted at Aug 06 09:18 AM

Kazumi Matsui, right, mayor of Hiroshima, and the family of the deceased bow before they place the victims list of the Atomic Bomb at Hiroshima Memorial Cenotaph at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park on Thursday.  Read more »

A prayer for Hiroshima victims and survivors

Eugene Hoshiko, AP
Posted at Aug 05 04:51 PM

A woman prays before a memorial service for Korean atomic bomb victims in front of the Monument to Korean Victims and Survivors at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park in Hiroshima, Japan, on Wednesday.  Read more »

75 years on, Japan bomb survivors make final pleas for abolition

Kyoko Hasegawa, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Aug 04 12:22 PM

As Japan marks 75 years since the devastating attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, the last generation of nuclear bomb survivors are working to ensure their message lives on after them. Read more »