China conducts patrols near Scarborough Shoal, Philippines dismisses drill assertions as "unfounded"China claims its military conducted combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. Philippine authorities have dismissed the...
31 May, 2026, 07.14 PM IST
Two Indians part of crew of luxury cruise ship that reported hantavirus outbreakA hantavirus outbreak has been reported on the Dutch vessel MV Hondius, with five confirmed cases and three deaths, including two Indian na...
08 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Iran war pushes Asia to think twice before doubling down on LNGA Middle East conflict has disrupted global liquefied natural gas supply. This has caused prices to surge, impacting Asian nations heavily ...
17 Apr, 2026, 07.18 AM IST
Bangladesh seeks $2 billion from development partners to meet energy demandBangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman sought a USD 2 billion fund from development partners to meet the country's immediate energy needs...
16 Apr, 2026, 12.12 PM IST
Another powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Philippines triggers 'life-threatening wave heights', tsunami warning issuedA powerful 6.9-magnitude offshore earthquake struck the southern Philippines, impacting the same region hit by a 7.4-magnitude quake days e...
10 Oct, 2025, 05.59 PM IST
Earthquake strikes Philippines: US Tsunami Warning Center issues big update; 'minor tsunami' recorded in Indonesia; check key updatesA powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck offshore the southern Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across several countries. Coastal...
10 Oct, 2025, 10.56 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
Philippines, Chinese vessels 'collide' in South China Sea, both countries blame each otherOn Monday, the Philippines reported that two of its coast guard vessels were rammed and subjected to aggressive maneuvers by Chinese coast ...
19 Aug, 2024, 10.22 AM IST
China holds military drills in South China Sea amidst manoeuvres by US, alliesChina carried out air and sea combat patrols near Scarborough Shoal - to test "strike capabilities" on the same day that the US, Australia,...
07 Aug, 2024, 05.16 PM IST
India offers Philippines 7 helicopters amid Manila’s deteriorating ties with ChinaPhilippines President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr said that India's offer to provide helicopters to the PCG will be a big help to the Philippine ...
05 Nov, 2023, 08.42 PM IST
Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam and Taiwan join India in rejecting China's new mapThe governments of the Philippines, Malaysia, Vietnam, and Taiwan have all rejected China's new national map, accusing Beijing of claiming ...
31 Aug, 2023, 09.17 PM IST
Philippines looks to benefit from Indian expertise in space sectorTwo researchers from the Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) have been selected to participate in the Unispace Nanosatellite Assembly and Trai...
06 Oct, 2022, 11.48 PM IST
Philippine death toll from its strongest typhoon of year tops 400The typhoon affected nearly 4.5 million people, including about 500,000 sheltering in evacuation centres, government data showed. It made l...
31 Dec, 2021, 10.28 AM IST
Philippines to lift coronavirus travel ban on 10 countries including India, UAETravelers from India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia will have to...
04 Sep, 2021, 03.13 PM IST
Have ''basic manners'': China tells top Philippines diplomat after abusive tweet over SCS claimsAn international arbitration tribunal in 2016 ruled mostly in favour of the Philippines based on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the S...
04 May, 2021, 07.22 PM IST
China issues guidelines to safeguard defence interestsChina today issued strict guideline to local bodies to safeguard national defence interests by protecting the rights of the military person...
13 Apr, 2014, 06.22 PM IST