Philippines to acquire missile system from India for $375 mln
The Philippines is in the late stages of a five-year, 300 billion pesos ($5.85 billion) project to modernise its military's outdated hardware.
Sat Jan 15 2022
Philippines grapples with typhoon aftermath as death toll tops 300
Military airplanes and naval vessels were dispatched to carry aid to areas devastated by Typhoon Rai.
Tue Dec 21 2021
Philippines defence chief says was urged by China to drop review of US pact
Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said he had been urged by a former Chinese diplomat to back off.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Philippines says 220 Chinese boats have encroached in South China Sea
The Philippines says the presence of 200 Chinese vessels in South China Sea violated its maritime rights as it claims ownership of the area.
Mon Mar 22 2021
Philippine protest over permission for security forces to enter university
President Rodrigo Duterte's government has stepped up efforts to end a Maoist-led rebellion.
Tue Jan 19 2021
Philippine president's guards used 'smuggled' COVID-19 vaccines: Minister
The Philippine defence minister said on Wednesday that unapproved COVID-19 vaccines given to President Rodrigo Duterte's military security detail had been smuggled into the country.
Wed Dec 30 2020
Suicide bombers in Philippine attack were militants' widows
Fourteen people were killed and 75 wounded, including members of the government-backed security forces and civilians.
Wed Aug 26 2020
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
Philippines says China agrees on no new expansion in South China Sea
Philippines was also working on a "commercial deal" with China to explore and exploit oil and gas resources in disputed areas of the South China Sea with an aim to begin drilling within a year.
Wed Aug 16 2017
Philippines to upgrade facilities, not occupy new areas in disputed sea - military
Defence and military officials have subsequently clarified the president's comments.
Fri Apr 07 2017
Daish leader, Isnilon Hapilon 'seriously wounded' in Philippines - Minister
Isnilon Hapilon, 50, who is allegedly on the United States list of Most Wanted Terrorists was indicted in Washington for his involvement in 2001 kidnapping of three Americans in the Philippines.
Sat Jan 28 2017
US to start building facilities in Philippine military camps this year
Philippine Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Thursday that the US military will start building facilities in Philippine military camps this year, China's Xinhua news agency reported.
Thu Jan 26 2017
Philippines wants to maintain ASEAN solidarity
Philippine Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana reaffirmed the unity and solidarity of ASEAN amidst the emerging super-power competition.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024