Levels of harmful PM2.5 particles top 300 on the air quality index today

Country desperate to revive badly hit economy post-lockdowns

She will be Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s, who is top contender for president, running mate in the poll

Authorities tighten crackdown on free speech and dissent

Numbers stand at unseen levels since start of pandemic; 2,125,775 infections logged over past week

Over 300,000 living in dorms, packed into shared rooms, sleeping on bunk beds past 18 months

Former chief of staff subpoenaed to appear before House Select Committee investigating violent siege by Trump supporters

Ulema Council likens crypto-trading to gambling, which is haram for Muslims

Danny Fenster also faces charges of sedition and terrorism, which could see him jailed for life

Sunday polls will determine future of Alberto Fernandez’s presidency

Squabbling superpowers come together on plan light on details, heavy on symbolism

Three-judge panel however says move should not be construed as ruling on merits of case

It is extremely suited to low, middle-income countries due to easy storage requirements, says WHO