The criminal organization, which includes former Japanese gang members, allegedly worked with another Philippines-based fraud group led by a suspect known as “Luffy.” Read more
Moves by U.S. President Donald Trump have stalled vital research in South Africa and left TB survivors lacking support in India. Read more
Manila has already secured the funds to buy its own midrange missiles, according to Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro. Read more
A spike in cable damage in European waters, particularly in the Baltic Sea, has heightened fears about the global network of subsea cables’ vulnerability. Read more
The two ministers confirmed expanding joint exercises after signing a reciprocal access agreement to ease military visits between their countries. Read more
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the grouping the most “strategically positioned to manifest deterrence” amid “an unprecedented military buildup by China.” Read more
Manila’s call on the 10-member bloc comes as the situation between China and the Philippines has turned particularly tense. Read more
The outcome could shape the country’s strategic positioning over the remaining half of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s six-year term. Read more
Beijing’s focus on claiming sovereignty over Sandy Cay reef in the South China Sea adds to fears over a clash with Manila. Read more
Sunday’s incident was a rare instance involving the militaries of both countries, and came amid fears that a clash or accident could erupt into a full-blown conflict. Read more
