Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warns of 'contamination' by Islamic State group
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered his troops to crush militants who are fighting street battles with government forces in the south, warning today that the country is at a grave risk of "contamination" by the Islamic State group.
May 26, 2017, 20:44 PM IST
Donald Trump says North Korea problem `will be solved`
The issue of North Korea is a grave threat not only to East Asia but also to the world.
May 26, 2017, 15:44 PM IST
Foreigners involved in deadly Philippine urban battle: government
11 soldiers, two policemen and 31 militants had been confirmed killed in the fighting.
May 26, 2017, 12:57 PM IST
Philippine troops battle Islamist militants in city
The United States regards Hapilon as one of the world`s most dangerous terrorists, offering a bounty of $5 million for his capture.
May 25, 2017, 10:59 AM IST
Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte may place entire country under martial law
Duterte assured the public he will not allow abuses under martial rule.
May 24, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
Martial law in southern Philippines: What we know
Rodrigo Duterte said that his version of the martial law would be "harsh" and similar to that under Marcos.
May 24, 2017, 12:23 PM IST
Philippines ''Rodrigo Duterte says ''I'll be harsh'' with army rule on island
The United States has since 2001 offered a bounty of $5 million for Isnilon Hapilon arrest to the military.
May 24, 2017, 12:01 PM IST
President Rodrigo Duterte says won't allow US to treat Philippines as colony
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said that he would not allow the United States to treat his country as a colony.
May 21, 2017, 20:30 PM IST
Philippine`s Rodrigo Duterte imposes public smoking ban
Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order that will impose a ban on singing karaoke at night and a 2:00 am curfew on drinking alcohol in public.
May 19, 2017, 15:49 PM IST
Philippines declines aid from Europe to assert independence
The Philippines is willing to forego about EUR 250 million worth of grants to prevent the EU from meddling in its internal affairs.
May 18, 2017, 10:18 AM IST
No peace accord with rebels until they stop attacks: Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he will not sign any peace agreement with the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) unless the rebels stop their attacks.
May 16, 2017, 16:24 PM IST
Philippine lawmakers reject Duterte's impeachment
Philippine lawmakers on Monday rejected an impeachment complaint against President Rodrigo Duterte that accused him of a crime against humanity over the deaths of thousands of people killed in his war on drugs.
May 15, 2017, 16:58 PM IST
China, Vietnam agree to keep South China Sea tensions in check
In 2014, the tension between the two communist countries peaked more dramatically when China moved an oil rig into disputed waters and protests broke out across Vietnam.
May 15, 2017, 11:36 AM IST
Philippines drug war under fire at UN rights council
Countries across the world put the Philippines on notice over its deadly drug war today, demanding an end to extrajudicial killings by President Rodrigo Duterte's security services.
May 08, 2017, 18:10 PM IST
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte keeps 'excellent' trust rating in survey
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte kept his "excellent" trust rating for a fourth consecutive quarter in an opinion poll, with four-fifths of Filipino`s giving him the highest score in a survey that focuses on personality rather than policy.
May 08, 2017, 14:44 PM IST
Philippines, US begin smaller-scale joint military exercises
Philippine and US troops have begun annual joint exercises that are smaller in scale than in years past, focusing on disaster response and counterterrorism while excluding territorial defense operations.
May 08, 2017, 10:53 AM IST
Philippines says bomb sparked by feud but IS claims attack
A bomb explosion that killed two people in a Muslim community in Manila was sparked by a personal feud, Philippine police officials said on Sunday.
May 07, 2017, 18:05 PM IST
'India's absence from BRI meet will not be constructive'
India's absence from a China- initiated regional connectivity and infrastructure forum from May 14 will not be "constructive" for bilateral ties.
May 05, 2017, 21:24 PM IST
Chat with Xi Jinping was at Donald Trump's request: Rodrigo Duterte
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday his telephone conversation this week with Chinese leader Xi Jinping to discuss the Korean peninsula crisis was at the behest of his U.S. counterpart, Donald Trump.
May 05, 2017, 14:59 PM IST
UN rights investigator on surprise Philippine visit
United Nations` special rapporteur praised people in the Philippines who had spoken out against President Rodrigo Duterte`s drug war.
May 05, 2017, 12:45 PM IST
