Phillipines
A modern-day encounter with Jonah’s ‘leviathan’
Every Rosh Hodesh, and every holiday, when we recite the Barchi Nafshi, I have a different kavanah, a different intention, than I once did. I now know what a “leviathan” looks like.
Former Philippines leader Duterte appears in ICC courtroom
'Baby killer': Fight breaks out in Manila airport over antisemitic insults - report
Merchant ship hijacked off Yemen now held by Somali pirates, residents say
Traveling abroad to visit graves of Jews who died overseas
What makes a trip even more exhilarating is the opportunity not only to see a new part of the world but also to perform a mitzvah (commandment or good deed) at the same time.
Israel's Eli Cohen makes historic visit to Philippines, South Korea
This is the first visit since March 1967, when then-foreign minister Abba Eban visited southeast Asia and Australia, arriving in the Philippines for a visit to Manila.
Rafael's SPYDER defense system evolves to shoot down ballistic missile threats
Rafael and its customers researched and analyzed the lessons learned from recent and ongoing armed conflicts involving extensive use of tactical ballistic missiles.
Protests break out as Philippines election returns a Marcos to presidency
Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the son and namesake of an ousted dictator, trounced bitter rival Leni Robredo to become the first Filipino candidate in recent history to win an outright majority.
China builds mockups of US Navy ships in area used for missile target practice
These mockups reflect China's efforts to build up anti-carrier capabilities, specifically against the US Navy, as tensions remain high with Washington over Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Journalists in the Philippines, Russia win 2021 Nobel Peace Prize
Two journalists from the Philippines and Russia won the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize, the first given to journalists since 1935.
Israeli health team in Philippines to assist in COVID vaccination rollout
Manila has set vaccinating the majority of its adult population against coronavirus by the end of the year as a priority.
Israel to send health delegation to Philippines, assist with vaccinations
The delegation will consist of three experts and arrive on June 20.
Vietnam braces for Typhoon Vamco, 53 dead in Philippines
Vamco is forecast to hit a swathe of Vietnam's coast from Ha Tinh to Quang Ngai province.
Philippine army may seek martial law return after suicide attacks
Duterte made no mention of the attack in remarks on Tuesday.