Landslides kill 26 in storm-hit Philippine province: Local officials
Kai-tak cut power supplies in many areas, forced the cancellation of several flights, stranded more than 15,000 people in various ports in the region.
Dec 17, 2017, 20:50 PM IST
Three dead, 77,000 flee as storm pounds Philippines
Kai-Tak, packing gusts of up to 110 kilometres (62 miles) an hour, hit the country's third-largest island Samar in the afternoon and tore through a region devastated by Super Typhoon Haiyan four years ago.
Dec 16, 2017, 17:47 PM IST
Tropical storm Kai-tak pounds Philippines; 1 killed, thousands forced to flee
A boy drowned and tens of thousands were driven from their homes by floods as Tropical Storm Kai-Tak pounded the eastern Philippines on Saturday, cutting off power and triggering landslides, officials said.
Dec 16, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
British national, wanted in child abuse case, moves Delhi HC against extradition proceedings
A 73-year-old British national, wanted in a child abuse and trafficking case in the Philippines, has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the proceedings in a trial court to extradite him to that country.
Dec 10, 2017, 10:29 AM IST
US, Philippines to deepen collaboration in counter-terrorism
The US and Philippines are set to intensify their collaboration in areas including counter-terrorism, countering transnational drug trafficking and maritime security, according to a statement.
Dec 02, 2017, 08:59 AM IST
14 communist rebels killed in clash with troops: Philippines military
The rebels' death toll in last night's encounter is said to be the biggest in recent months.
Nov 29, 2017, 10:25 AM IST
Philippines' Duterte ditches peace talks with Maoist rebels as hostilities continued despite negotiations
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has terminated the on-again, off-again peace talks with Maoist-led rebels as hostilities have continued despite the negotiations, the president`s spokesman said on Friday.
Nov 24, 2017, 10:05 AM IST
Designed for discomfort: China Air Force conducts combat patrols over South China Sea
In one swoop, China tries to send message to three of its neighbours, all of whom it has disputes with.
Nov 24, 2017, 08:09 AM IST
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte defends troops on looting in Marawi siege
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday rejected allegations by a rights group that troops engaged in looting during the bloody battle against Islamic State followers in the southern city of Marawi.
Nov 21, 2017, 17:25 PM IST
Donald Trump says Philippines vital for military reasons
The US president said he had repaired relations with the Philippines, which soured last year when the administration of former president Barack Obama criticised Duterte`s drug war.
Nov 14, 2017, 18:14 PM IST
Donald Trump hails `fantasic job` on Asia tour, but ends it abruptly
The US president, who began his journey in Japan 12 days ago, said his trip had seen progress in his goal of narrowing America`s trade deficits.
Nov 14, 2017, 18:11 PM IST
India, Philippines agree to boost defence ties
India on Monday signed four agreements after PM Modi held talks with Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.
Nov 13, 2017, 23:00 PM IST
PM Modi asks every Indian to work hard to ensure 21st century belongs to India
Addressing the Indian diaspora in the Philippines capital, PM Modi said on Monday that difficulties might be there but once it's crossed no one can stop India from achieving new heights.
Nov 13, 2017, 22:05 PM IST
Narendra Modi-Donald Trump meet in Philippines – Here's what was discussed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with US President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the Asean Summit in Philippines on Monday and discussed issues of mutual interest.
Nov 13, 2017, 21:24 PM IST
Our efforts are aimed at transforming India: PM Narendra Modi
Noting that 21st Century is described as Asia's Century, Modi told the cheering audience that it was duty of every Indian to work hard to make it a century of India.
Nov 13, 2017, 18:12 PM IST
Philippines president says South China Sea row 'better left untouched'
Rodrigo Duterte said on Sunday the South China Sea dispute was "better left untouched".
Nov 13, 2017, 00:52 AM IST
PM Modi interacts with world leaders in Philippines - In Pics
PM Modi interacted with world leaders at a gala dinner reception hosted by Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday.
Nov 12, 2017, 23:28 PM IST
Thorny South China Sea issue may dominate ASEAN summit
The Chinese premier, who will be here for the ASEAN and East Asia summits, said Beijing will actively explore joint development of the South China Sea.
Nov 12, 2017, 18:47 PM IST
Modi arrives in Manila, to attend ASEAN-India, East Asia Summits
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday arrived in Manila as part of his three-day visit to Philippines.
Nov 12, 2017, 15:57 PM IST
Narendra Modi leaves for Philippines to attend India-Asean Summit, East Asia Summit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday left for a three-day visit to the Philippines during the course of which he will attend this year`s India-Asean Summit and the East Asia Summit.
Nov 12, 2017, 11:59 AM IST
