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Philippines' ex-mayor Alice Guo arrives in Manila after deportation from Indonesia

Philippines' ex-mayor Alice Guo arrives in Manila after deportation from Indonesia

Alice Guo is accused of ties to Chinese criminal syndicates and laundering more than 100 million pesos ($1.79 million).
Fri Sep 06 2024
Fugitive ex-mayor from Philippines arrested in Indonesia, Manila says

Fugitive ex-mayor from Philippines arrested in Indonesia, Manila says

Alice Guo is wanted by the Philippine Senate for refusing to attend a congressional probe on her alleged criminal ties.
Wed Sep 04 2024
Building fire in Manila's Chinatown kills 11

Building fire in Manila's Chinatown kills 11

The blaze in Manila's Binondo district was doused about three hours after fire responders were alerted.
Fri Aug 02 2024
US is not a party to South China Sea issue, says Chinese foreign ministry

US is not a party to South China Sea issue, says Chinese foreign ministry

China warns the Philippines that wooing other countries to provoke confrontation will undermine regional stability.
Wed Jul 31 2024
Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests

Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests

The Philippines rejects the "use of force" to undermine its interests in the contested South China Sea but it does not want any conflict.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard

Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard

China's foreign ministry said the Philippines' actions at the shoal, which it calls Renai Reef, were illegal.
Tue Jun 04 2024
Philippines' 'dangerous' heat prompts shift to online classes, power crunch

Philippines' 'dangerous' heat prompts shift to online classes, power crunch

Philippines grapples with heatwave that is also affecting other parts of Southeast Asia.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal

Why China, the Philippines keep fighting over tiny shoal

China's repeated attempts to blockade Second Thomas Shoal, has made the submerged reef a flashpoint for conflict between Manila and Beijing.
Sat Dec 16 2023
Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over South China Sea 'harassment'

Philippines summons Chinese ambassador over South China Sea 'harassment'

Manila asked China to direct its vessels to cease and desist from what it said were illegal actions and dangerous manoeuvres.
Tue Dec 12 2023
Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly Philippine bombing

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
Chinese fighter jets 'orbit' Philippine patrol aircraft, Manila says

Chinese fighter jets 'orbit' Philippine patrol aircraft, Manila says

The militaries of the Philippines and Australia carried out a second day of sea and air exercises in the South China Sea.
Mon Nov 27 2023
Philippines accuses China of intruding into its waters

Philippines accuses China of intruding into its waters

The Philippines and China both lay claim to the Scarborough Shoal but sovereignty has never been established.
Thu Nov 02 2023
Philippines says its vessel did not illegally enter any space under Chinese sovereignty

Philippines says its vessel did not illegally enter any space under Chinese sovereignty

The National Security Adviser accused China of "over hyping" the incident and "creating unnecessary tensions between our two nations."
Tue Oct 31 2023
Philippines tells China to stop provocative actions in South China Sea

Philippines tells China to stop provocative actions in South China Sea

Philippines said China's move to interfere with a resupply mission on Sunday resulted in damage to one of Manila's boats, but that no one was harmed.
Mon Oct 23 2023
Philippines denounces China for 'dangerous and offensive' actions in South China Sea

Philippines denounces China for 'dangerous and offensive' actions in South China Sea

A vessel came as close as 350 yards as it tried to cross in front of the Philippine ship near Thitu island.
Mon Oct 16 2023
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots

A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children

Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws

Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade

At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes

The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes

Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024

Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial

The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024