A 7.8 magnitude earthquake in the southern Philippines causes 35 deaths, damage and a tsunamiThe quake hit about 20 km off Sarangani province early Monday, triggering tsunami warnings across parts of Southeast Asia. Tremors were fel...
09 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
China steps up patrols near TaiwanChina has launched a special maritime operation east of Taiwan. This action escalates Beijing's response to recent talks between Japan and ...
07 Jun, 2026, 12.18 AM IST
Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wantsUS Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to p...
31 May, 2026, 05.07 PM IST
Shots heard at Philippine Senate as lawmaker wanted by ICC holds outGunshots echoed inside the Philippine Senate late Wednesday. Senator Ronald Dela Rosa, wanted by the International Criminal Court, was insi...
13 May, 2026, 06.57 PM IST
Alarmed ASEAN leaders discuss crisis plan to mitigate backlash from Middle East warASEAN leaders convened in Cebu, Philippines, to tackle the Iran war's economic fallout. They are developing contingency plans for stable fu...
08 May, 2026, 10.38 AM IST
How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worseAsian nations are grappling with prolonged energy supply strains due to the Middle East conflict, prompting governments to implement costly...
28 Apr, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
US begins 'biggest ever' Philippines war games in thick of Mideast conflictAmerican, Philippine, and Japanese forces have commenced joint military exercises in the Philippines. The drills involve thousands of perso...
20 Apr, 2026, 02.07 PM IST
US and allied forces kick off combat drills with Philippines despite Washington's focus on IranThe United States and the Philippines have begun a major joint military exercise. This annual event, called Balikatan, involves over 17,000...
20 Apr, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Philippines expands airport monitoring measures for staff and passengersPhilippine airports are implementing stricter oversight for both passengers and staff following reports of misconduct and theft. Transporta...
08 Apr, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Trump's signature on $100 bill to put him in small circle of sitting presidentsPresident Donald Trump's signature will soon feature on U.S. hundred-dollar bills. This move places him alongside several global leaders wh...
28 Mar, 2026, 04.05 PM IST
ASEAN summit to go ahead in May with trimmed agenda: MarcosPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the ASEAN Leaders' summit will take place in May. The event will be streamlined to conc...
27 Mar, 2026, 09.49 AM IST
President Marcos says Philippines would be dragged 'kicking and screaming' into Taiwan warPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos has warned that the Philippines would inevitably be drawn into a conflict over Taiwan, despite hoping...
11 Aug, 2025, 08.46 AM IST
India in talks with Philippines for developing submarine infrastructureIndia is in discussions with the Philippines to develop submarine infrastructure, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Tuesday during P...
05 Aug, 2025, 04.58 PM IST
Why is the Philippine mayor on the Run? Is there a Chinese connection?Mayor of Bamban Alice Guo is running from the law after she failed to show up for Senate hearings on offenses involving offshore gambling. ...
25 Jul, 2024, 08.59 PM IST
Marcos says China showing interest in South China Sea atolls closer to coast of the PhilippinesPhilippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted growing tensions in the South China Sea due to China's escalating presence near Fil...
20 Nov, 2023, 09.46 AM IST
Philippines protesters decry alleged injustices under MarcosHundreds of people marched in the Philippine capital on Saturday protesting what they said was a rising number of extrajudicial killings an...
10 Dec, 2022, 11.29 PM IST
Ferdinand Marcos Jr sworn in as the new President of the PhilippinesFerdinand Marcos Jr. takes an oath to serve as the 17th President of the Philippines on Thursday, 30th June 2022, after winning elections o...
30 Jun, 2022, 01.44 PM IST