Phillipines
Merchant ship hijacked off Yemen now held by Somali pirates, residents say
United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations said last week that a vessel boarded by unauthorized personnel in the Gulf of Aden had been maneuvered into Somali waters, classifying it as a hijack.
Indian Navy opens investigation after local version of Elbit drone crashed during training
Wreck of Japan's WWII 'Hellship' carrying Allied POWs found off Philippine coast after 80 years
Three killed, five wounded in school shooting in central Philippines, one arrested
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.
Philippine court finds news site chief Maria Ressa guilty of libel
Maria Ressa, chief executive of Rappler (www.rappler.com) and a former CNN journalist, was charged with cyber libel over a 2012 article that linked a businessman to illegal activities.
Philippines grant Iranian beauty queen asylum following extradition request
"She will be getting out of the airport and coming into Philippine territory," the country's justice undersecretary said.
Filipino children, mothers facing deportation protest outside PM’s home
In February a decision by the government was made to deport Filipino children above the age of five, even if they were born in Israel, together with their mothers.
