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Philippines hit by 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Mindanao, no tsunami threat detected

Eagle News - On Thursday, July, 11, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology reported a magnitude 7.1 earthquake in Mindanao,…

Philippines, Japan eye signing key defense pact amid China tensions

By Pam CASTRO MANILA, July 5, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines' military chief said Thursday he hoped a key defence…

Philippines says it agrees with China to ‘de-escalate’ South China Sea tensions

By Pam CASTRO MANILA, July 2, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday to "de-escalate tensions" over…

Chinese badminton player, 17, dies after collapsing on court

JAKARTA, July 1, 2024 (AFP) - A 17-year-old Chinese player has died after collapsing on court during an international tournament…

Indonesia’s Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano erupts twice in a day

JAKARTA, June 29, 2024 (AFP) - Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Eastern Indonesia erupted twice on Saturday, volcanology authorities said, sending…

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts twice, belches tower of ash

JAKARTA, June 28, 2024 (AFP) - A volcano in eastern Indonesia erupted twice on Friday, sending a hot cloud of…

Malaysia beaches hit by Singapore oil spill

KUALA LUMPUR (AFP) - An oil spill off Singapore has spread to beaches in southern Malaysia, a government official said…

President Marcos says Philippines won’t be intimidated amid China row

  MANILA, June 23, 2024 (AFP) - President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday the Philippines "will not be intimidated" by anyone…

Myanmar’s Suu Kyi in ‘good health’: junta spokesman

YANGON, June 20, 2024 (AFP) - Detained Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in "good health", a junta…

Chinese sailors wield sticks, axe in disputed sea clash with Philippines

MANILA, June 20, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing weapons including sticks, knives and an axe clashed with…

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