Philippines’ Duterte Gives China Free Pass Over Sea Row
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte failed to condemn China's push to control most of the disputed South China Sea on Sunday ...
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Southeast Asia Faces ‘massive’ Drugs Menace
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned Southeast Asian leaders Saturday they were facing a "massive" illegal drug menace that could destroy ...
ASEAN Meets Amid Korea Tension and South China Sea Row
Southeast Asian leaders are meeting in the Philippines for a day-long meeting where tensions on the Korean Peninsula and in ...
Philippine Police Chief Backs ‘secret Cell’ Detention
The Philippines' police chief has defended the detention of a dozen people inside a closet-sized secret cell in a case ...
Southeast Asian Leaders Wrestle Over China At Summit
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faced pushback on Saturday at a regional summit in his efforts to weaken Southeast Asian resistance ...
China Set For Win At Southeast Asian Summit
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is on Saturday set to weaken Southeast Asian resistance to Chinese expansionism in the contested South ...
6.8-Magnitude Quake Strikes the Philippines
A 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Philippines early Saturday, triggering a tsunami warning that was later lifted, Philippine and US ...
Asian Countries To Express ‘concern’ On North Korea’s Nuclear Tests
Southeast Asian countries are to express 'grave concern' over North Korea's nuclear weapons tests and ballistic missile launches despite Kim ...
SE Asia Voices ‘grave Concern’ On N. Korea Despite Appeal
Southeast Asian countries on Friday expressed "grave concern" over North Korea's nuclear weapons tests and ballistic missile launches, despite Pyongyang's ...
ASEAN To Express ‘grave Concern’ Over Tests Despite N. Korea Appeal
Southeast Asian countries will express "grave concern" over North Korea's nuclear weapons tests and ballistic missile launches, despite Pyongyang's appeal ...
Detainees Found In ‘secret Cell’ In Philippines
A dozen people have been found stuffed inside a closet-sized cell hidden behind a book shelf in a Philippine police ...
Southeast Asia’s Leaders Steer Away From Democracy
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war is part of a worrying assault on human rights and democracy across Southeast ...
Philippines’ Duterte Curses New York Times Over Drug Criticism
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday called the New York Times an "asshole" and rejected fresh criticism of his deadly ...
N.Korea Seeks Southeast Asian Support In Row With US
North Korea has appealed to Southeast Asian countries for support in its row with the United States to prevent what ...
Asian Markets Go Into Reverse With Questions Over Trump Tax Plan
Asian markets took a step back Thursday after a four-day rally, tracking a weak lead from Wall Street, as traders ...
Southeast Asian Leaders To Avoid Direct China Criticism
Southeast Asian leaders will express concern this week about an "escalation of activities" in the South China Sea but avoid ...
Philippines’ Duterte Set For Summit Drug War Support
Firebrand Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to enjoy much-wanted foreign support for his deadly drug war when he hosts ...
Foreign Extremists Killed In Philippine Clash
The Philippine military said Tuesday it had killed almost 40 militants loyal to the Islamic State group, including three Indonesians ...
Philippine Allows ‘photobomber’ Building To Go Up
A high-rise condominium dubbed "the national photobomber" will continue to loom over a historic Philippine monument after the Supreme Court ...
Philippines’ Duterte Tours Russian Warship
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte toured a visiting Russian warship on Friday for the second time in barely four months as ...