Fishermen are being pushed to the brink by fuel costs in Southeast AsiaRising energy, freight, and supply chain expenses are escalating seafood prices globally. Governments offer aid, but it's stretched thin, i...
22 May, 2026, 11.11 AM IST
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Meghan Markle’s dad, 81, sparks romance buzz, dating his 46-year-old Filipino nurseThomas Markle, father of Meghan Markle, is in the spotlight after reports of a new relationship with a Filipino nurse. The romance started ...
29 Mar, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
Tensions flare as Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed shoal in South China SeaTensions escalate as China's coast guard accuses a Philippine ship of ramming its vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal. The Philippin...
16 Sep, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
The Huthis' most dangerous Red Sea attacks on commercial shipsYemen's Huthis, after a months-long pause, have resumed their Red Sea attacks, claiming responsibility for two recent assaults, including o...
10 Jul, 2025, 05.44 PM IST
Chinese navy patrols South China Sea, says Philippines creating 'disturbances'China's navy conducted patrols in the South China Sea, accusing the Philippines of causing disturbances by involving external countries in ...
30 Apr, 2025, 07.35 AM IST
11 mowed down in Vancouver street festival; not an act of terrorism, says policeThe vehicle entered the street at 8:14 pm Saturday and struck people attending the Lapu Lapu Day festival, the Vancouver Police Department ...
27 Apr, 2025, 11.53 PM IST
US, Philippines launch war games after China's Taiwan drills, ship collisionThousands of US and Filipino troops launched joint Kamandag exercises in the northern and western Philippines. This follows China’s recent ...
15 Oct, 2024, 04.56 PM IST
Three killed in first fatal Houthi attack on Red Sea shipping, CENTCOM saysIn an earlier message on X responding to the Houthi claim, Britain's embassy wrote: "At least 2 innocent sailors have died. This was the sa...
07 Mar, 2024, 07.56 PM IST
Philippines opens coast guard surveillance base in South China Sea to watch Chinese vesselsSince President Ferdinand Marcos Jr took office last year, the Philippines has been deepening its security ties with Washington and US alli...
01 Dec, 2023, 02.04 PM IST
Wanted! More sportspersons - like Mashrafe Mortaza - to dabble in politicsAfter all, legislatures around the world could do with more sporting spirit.
02 Jan, 2019, 01.06 PM IST
GMR-Megawide wins coveted deal to build airport in PhilippinesIndian infrastructure major GMR and its Filipino partner today won a coveted deal to build a world class international airport in Cebu.
05 Apr, 2014, 12.35 AM IST
- Foreign shipping companies hiring South-East Asians
Foreign shipping companies are hiring work-hungry Filipinos and Ukrainians for cheaper salaries, ending a dream run for Indians in a profes...
08 Feb, 2011, 04.29 AM IST
Manila’s cross-cultural symphonyAn archipelago of over 7,000 islands, one gets a whiff of the Philippines's diversity in the capital of Manila where different worlds colli...
12 Nov, 2009, 05.43 AM IST
- Over 121,000 Filipinos' jobs hit amid global crisis: Report
Over 121,000 Filipino workers have either lost their jobs or suffered pay cuts or reduced work loads because of the economic crisis, a gove...
29 Mar, 2009, 03.24 PM IST
Arroyo says 41,000 Philippine jobs lost to crisisAt least 41,000 in Philippines have lost their jobs amid global downturn, says, Prez Gloria Arroyo.
24 Mar, 2009, 02.41 PM IST
- Arroyo woos investors on Dubai visit
Philippine President Gloria Arroyo urged Emirati businessmen to invest in her country during a visit on Sunday to the booming Gulf emirate ...
27 Jan, 2008, 08.07 PM IST