ASEAN IN FOCUS

Python swallows woman whole in Indonesia

MAKASSAR, Indonesia, June 8, 2024 (AFP) - A woman has been found dead inside the belly of a snake after…

Philippines accuses Chinese boats of ‘dangerous’ actions in high seas medivac

  MANILA, June 7, 2024 (AFP) - As two Philippine vessels meet on the high seas to transfer a sick…

Torrent of volcanic mudflow hits Philippine village

MANILA, June 5, 2024 (AFP) - Heavy rain washed volcanic mud and debris through a village in the central Philippines…

Indonesia deports ‘most wanted’ Thai fugitive

JAKARTA, June 4, 2024 (AFP) - Indonesia deported one of Thailand's "most wanted" fugitives on Tuesday to face murder and…

Philippines says Chinese boats seized supplies airdropped to Filipino outpost

MANILA, June 4, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Tuesday that Chinese boats illegally "seized" food and medicine airdropped…

Hundreds in emergency shelters after Philippine volcano erupts

MANILA, June 4, 2024 (AFP) - Hundreds of people sheltered in evacuation centres on Tuesday after a volcano erupted in…

Alert level raised for Philippine volcano after ‘explosive eruption’: volcanology agency

By Pam Castro and Cecil Morella MANILA, June 3, 2024 (AFP) - The alert level for a Philippine volcano was…

In Photos: PBBM welcomes Ukraine’s President Zelensky upon his arrival at the Malacanang Palace

Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky upon his arrival at the Malacanang Palace in Manila.  

Zelensky says China working hard to ‘prevent’ countries from attending peace summit

By Jing Xuan Teng and Martin Abbugao SINGAPORE, June 2, 2024 (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China on…

China defence chief says Beijing ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence

By Jing Xuan TENG SINGAPORE, June 2, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is…

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