Russia bids for UN rights body in test of wartime support
By Amelie Bottollier-Depois
Dominican Republic latest news
Russia to seek return to UN rights body despite Ukraine war
UNITED NATIONS, United States — Russia, which was ousted from the UN Human Rights Council after its forces invaded Ukraine, will attempt a return to the body on Tuesday -- an uncertain move that will provide a gauge of its international support.
18 migrants killed in Mexico bus crash
A bus carrying migrants overturned in southern Mexico on Friday, leaving at least 18 passengers dead and 27 injured, authorities said — the latest fatal road crash involving US-bound migrants.
PH’s FIBA World Cup hosting boosts hotel occupancy, visitor arrivals
MANILA – Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco on Monday said the country’s hosting of the FIBA World Cup 2023 from Aug. 25 to Sept. 10 has brought favorable improvements to the tourism industry.