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.

An Indian soldier stands guard next to captured Somali pirates after they were brought in for prosecution by the Indian Navy, at the Naval Dockyard in Mumbai, India, March 23, 2024.
A view shows a model of Drishti 10(Starliner), a medium-altitude long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, and SkyStriker, tactical loitering munitions for covert and precise airstrikes, by Adani Defence and Aerospace at their stall during the drone exhibition at Bharat Drone Shakti 2023.

Indian Navy opens investigation after local version of Elbit drone crashed during training

The wreck of the Japanese “Hellship” transport Hōfuku Maru, July 3, 2026.

Wreck of Japan's WWII 'Hellship' carrying Allied POWs found off Philippine coast after 80 years

An armed policeman walks past the main gate of the Senate during a lockdown at the Senate premises in Manila on May 11, 2026 as NBI agents try to serve an International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrant on former Philippines national police chief and now sitting Senator Ronald Dela Rosa.

Three killed, five wounded in school shooting in central Philippines, one arrested


Israel allows Filipina caregiver who won X-Factor competition to pursue singing career

Rose Fostanes, the 47-year-old caregiver, will be given an Interior Ministry permit after initially being denied.

Rose Fostanes performs on Israel's XFactor

iEngage: Looking past the walls

The phenomenon of Filipina caregiver Rose Fostanes winning X Factor Israel is a moment of pride for some Israelis.

Rose Fostanes performs on Israel's XFactor

Filipina Rose Fostanes wins X-Factor Israel competition

The 47-year-old caregiver won the inaugural season of show in Israel with the song 'My Way'.

Rose Fostanes performs on Israel's XFactor

Aux Philippines, des héros ordinaires

La mission humanitaire israélienne vient de rentrer après 15 jours sur l’île dévastée

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‘Saving a single life is like saving an entire world’

After being away from home for two weeks, the 147-person delegation from the IDF Home Front Command and the Medical Corps has return.

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Mashav: Still up and running

Mashav is the organization that puts into effect the emphasis on Development Diplomacy.

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IDF major reports from Philippines: ‘An extraordinary, powerful experience’

"We touched the hearts of thousands of people who will always have a place in their hearts for the State of Israel."

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IDF’s Home Front Command chief arrives in Philippines to oversee aid delegation

Army's field hospital is able to treat 500 people at a time, according to the IDF Spokesman’s Office.

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Philippines ambassador joins Jerusalem youths in effort for typhoon victims

In coordination with embassy, students prepared 25 boxes filled with ready-to-eat food, blankets,and other necessities.

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Israel in the Philippines

For a while, at least, the world has glimpsed a completely different facet of the IDF.

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