
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing
The Islamic State group, which wields influence in the country's south, said its members had detonated the bomb.
Mon Dec 04 2023

Dealing with distress caused by armed conflicts: The case of Marawi
People affected by armed conflict and violence are at risk of death, displacement, loss of loved ones and weapon wounds - among others - and need care for both physical and psychological conditions.
Thu Oct 10 2019

U.S. touts military ties in Philippines as Duterte courts Russia, China
The timing of U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis' trip to the Philippines this week could not have come at a better time.
Tue Oct 24 2017

Philippines declares siege by Islamist rebels over in Marawi City
Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said combat operations had been terminated, after troops prevailed in the last stand against gunmen who clung on inside several buildings in the heart of Marawi.
Mon Oct 23 2017

Fierce firefight as Philippines' toughest urban war down to last building
Philippine troops were locked in an intense urban firefight on Sunday with the last remnants of a pro-Islamic state alliance.
Sun Oct 22 2017

Philippines says 'big possibility' Malaysian militant leader killed
Twenty rebels among the remaining Islamic State loyalists holed up in the devastated heart of Marawi City were killed in the latest fighting, likely including Malaysian Mahmud Ahmad.
Thu Oct 19 2017

Philippine president declares Marawi liberated as battle goes on
Duterte said the fight was over and it was time to heal the wounded and rebuild the city of 200,000 people on the island of Mindanao.
Tue Oct 17 2017

Philippines says some rebels ready to surrender as troops advance in Marawi
Philippine forces have used loudspeakers urging militants to give themselves up, telling the fighters left in the city their lives would be spared if they disarm, change out of their black clothes.
Mon Sep 11 2017

Duterte says 'no way' he'll do deal with rebels
The militants seized large parts of Marawi City on the island of Mindanao in May, and a hardcore of fighters has held out through more than 100 days of air strikes and ground attacks by troops.
Sat Sep 09 2017

Ceritalah ASEAN - Shattered lives: Marawi's refugees
Twenty-five-year-old Ali Nur, a heavily-tattooed, well-built pedi-cab driver speaks in monosyllables.
Mon Aug 21 2017

Marawi standoff enters third month, underlining crisis in Philippines
The defence top brass admits it underestimated its enemy and is struggling to finish off the highly organised, pro-Islamic State fighters who swept through Marawi City on May 23.
Sun Jul 23 2017

More attacks likely in Southeast Asia after Marawi - report
There have been similar attacks in the Philippines since last year, but the duration and ferocity of the fighting in Marawi has alarmed Southeast Asian nations.
Sat Jul 22 2017

Philippine leader to expedite bill for self-rule in Muslim region
It aims to turn predominantly Muslim parts of the southern island of Mindanao into an autonomous region with its own executive, legislature and fiscal powers.
Mon Jul 17 2017

Police have deployed more personnel to ESSZone in view of Daish threats - Ramli
Sabah police have stationed more personnel in the Eastern Sabah Security Zone (ESSZone) to curb subversive elements and to prevent cross-border criminals from hiding in the state.
Thu Jul 06 2017

Philippines' Duterte proposed deal to end city siege, then backed out
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was preparing to make a deal with Daish-inspired militants in the days after they laid siege to a southern city, but aborted the plan without explanation.
Wed Jul 05 2017

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025