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Magnitude 6.9 quake latest to rattle southern Philippines

By Ara Eugenio and Cecil Morella MANILA, Dec 3, 2023 (AFP) - A magnitude 6.9 earthquake struck off the coast…

Philippines, France to pursue key defence pact

MANILA, Dec 3, 2023 (AFP) - Defence ministers for the Philippines and France vowed Saturday to pursue an agreement that…

Philippines says more than 135 Chinese boats ‘swarming’ reef off its coast

By Allison JACKSON MANILA, Dec 3, 2023 (AFP) - The Philippines said Sunday more than 135 Chinese vessels were "swarming"…

Hikers evacuated as Indonesia volcano spews ash tower

PADANG, Indonesia, Dec 3, 2023 (AFP) - A volcano in western Indonesia erupted Sunday, belching a column of ash around…

Magnitude 6.6 aftershock causes panic in southern Philippines

By Ara Eugenio and Cecil Morella MANILA, Dec 3, 2023 (AFP) - A magnitude 6.6 earthquake hit the southern Philippines…

US, UK, Australia defense chiefs tout deep space radar, AI in joint deal

By Josh EDELSON MOUNTAIN VIEW, United States, Dec 2, 2023 (AFP) - The defense chiefs of the United States, Australia…

Over 100 Rohingya refugees land in Indonesia, 2 more boats at sea

By Chaideer Mahyuddin SABANG, Indonesia, Dec 2, 2023 (AFP) - More than 100 Rohingya refugees, including women and children, landed…

President Marcos condemns bomb attack by ‘foreign terrorists’ in southern Philippines

MANILA, Dec 3, 2023 (AFP) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos condemned on Sunday a bombing attack by "foreign terrorists" on…

Four killed in bomb attack on Catholic mass in Philippines

MARAWI, Philippines, Dec 3, 2023 (AFP) - At least four people were killed and dozens wounded in a bomb attack…

Major aftershocks jolt Philippines after magnitude 7.6 quake

By Cecil MORELLA MANILA, Dec 2, 2023 (AFP) - A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Saturday,…

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