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President Marcos says Philippines will ‘vigorously defend what is ours’

MANILA, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines will "vigorously defend what is ours", President Ferdinand Marcos said on Saturday,…

Philippines to buy 5 Japan-made coast guard ships in $400 mn deal

MANILA, May 17, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in…

Philippine boat convoy won’t proceed to China-held reef: organisers

MANILA, May 16, 2024 (AFP) - A convoy of boats carrying Philippine civilians bearing supplies for Filipino fishers has abandoned…

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu unleashes massive ash plume in largest eruption of 2024

JAKARTA, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - A volcano in eastern Indonesia spewed ash five kilometres (3.1 miles) into the sky…

Singapore’s Lawrence Wong sworn in as new prime minister

By Martin ABBUGAO SINGAPORE, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - Singapore on Wednesday swore in Lawrence Wong as its new prime…

Malaysia footballer leaves intensive care after acid-attack: official

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - A Malaysian national team footballer who was the victim of an acid-attack has…

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 50 with 27 missing

TANAH DATAR, Indonesia, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - Rescuers recovered more bodies on Tuesday after flash floods and cold lava…

Indonesia flood death toll rises to 41 with 17 missing

    TANAH DATAR, Indonesia, May 13, 2024 (AFP) - The number of people killed by flash floods and cold…

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts again, spews huge ash tower

JAKARTA, May 13, 2024 (AFP) - A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted on Monday, spewing a huge ash tower more…

Cambodia’s famed Kampot pepper withers in scorching heatwave

By Suy SE KAMPOT, Cambodia, May 13, 2024 (AFP) - Farmer Chhim Laem shakes his head as he walks between…

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