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Philippines earthquake death count rises to 35 as jolts lead to landslides and tsunami | Top updates
World | June 09, 2026 7:19 ISTA powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people and injuring more than 200 others. The quake triggered a tsunami that sent waves of up to 1.4 metres onto nearby coastlines.
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Travel unlocked: 5 countries you can visit with a Japan visa as an Indian traveller
Lifestyle | January 22, 2026 23:11 ISTHolding a valid Japan visa can open up more travel options than many realise. Indian passport holders can visit several countries using the same visa, making short trips easier and more flexible. Here’s a look at destinations that allow entry with a Japan visa.
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Philippines President to visit India from August 4-8 to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties
India | July 31, 2025 9:30 ISTDiplomatic relations between India and the Philippines were established in November 1949. Both countries have since developed a strong partnership across a wide spectrum of areas.
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Philippines opens visa-free entry for Indian tourists under new travel rules | Key details
World | May 27, 2025 21:50 ISTThe Philippines has introduced two new visa-free travel options for Indian citizens, effective May 2025. Travellers can now stay in the country for up to 14 days without a visa for tourism, or up to 30 days if they hold valid visas or residency from countries like the US, UK, Japan, or Schengen.
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US, Philippines to strengthen defence ties to 'reinforce deterrence' against China in Indo-Pacific
World | March 29, 2025 17:35 ISTPete Hegseth, the US Defence Secretary, during his visit to Philippines, said that the United States will strengthen its partnership with Manila to bolster deterrence against China in the Indo-Pacific region. Philippines has been at the forefront of China's aggression in the South China Sea.
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Duterte’s ICC Trip to The Hague Funded by Office of the President
News | March 15, 2025 11:18 ISTInterior Secretary Jonvic Remulla confirmed on Thursday that the Office of the President paid for the chartered plane that transported former President Rodrigo Duterte to The Hague in the Netherlands.
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Ex-Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Sends Out Emotional Message For His Supporters
News | March 13, 2025 16:58 ISTThe ICC confirmed Duterte's surrender after arriving in the Netherlands. Arrested under a murder warrant, he faces crimes against humanity charges for his drug war and is held near The Hague.
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Philippine ex-President arrested: What is International Criminal Court and how does it work?
Explainers | March 13, 2025 13:35 ISTThe International Criminal Court (ICC) is the world's first permanent international tribunal established to investigate and prosecute individuals for the gravest offences of international concern.
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Former Philippine President Duterte In ICC Custody Facing Murder Charges Over Drug War Killings
News | March 13, 2025 11:45 ISTFormer Philippine President Duterte has been taken into custody by the ICC. Duterte was arrested in Manila on murder charges linked to his "war on drugs".
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Philippines' Former President Duterte Questions Justification for His Arrest
News | March 12, 2025 11:34 ISTFormer Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at the request of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in connection with killings linked to his drug war. His arrest represents a significant development in the ICC’s investigation into the thousands of deaths that occurred during his presi
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Philippines' ex-President Rodrigo Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war' campaign
World | March 11, 2025 11:16 ISTThe ICC has said it would pursue an investigation of suspected crimes against humanity related to Duterte's role in overseeing a bloody "war on drugs" that killed thousands of Filipinos.
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Philippine forces find wreckage of FA-50 fighter jet, bodies of 2 pilots deployed to fight rebelS
World | March 05, 2025 18:52 ISTThe FA-50 fighter jet, which belonged to the Philippine Air Force, lost communication with other Air Force aircraft during the tactical mission earlier this week.
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Philippine Air Force's FA-50 fighter jet goes missing during mission against rebels
World | March 04, 2025 18:29 ISTAn official spoke on the condition of anonymity that the incident happened in a southern Philippine province during an anti-insurgency mission against communist guerrillas.
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Extremely irresponsible choice: China warns Philippines over midrange missiles deployment plans
World | December 23, 2024 17:13 ISTChina has strongly opposed the Philippines' plans to deploy midrange missiles, saying that it will cause regional tensions. China has always been apprehensive of USA's assistance to its neighbour.
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China accuses Philippines of ramming ship into its vessel in contentious Sabina Shoal
World | August 19, 2024 9:30 ISTSabina Shoal lies near the Philippine-controlled Second Thomas Shoal, which witnessed the scene of increasingly alarming confrontations between Chinese and Philippine Coast Guard ships and accompanying vessels since last year.
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Philippines: 11 killed after fire rips through five-storey building in Manila's Chinatown
World | August 02, 2024 13:08 ISTThe fire broke out due to an LPG leak at a residential and commercial building in Manila's Binondo district, which claimed the life of 11, including the building owner's life. The Philippines has a poor safety record of enforcing fire safety in buildings due to lax enforcement.
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22 killed in Philippines, three in Taiwan from landslides, floods due to Typhoon Gaemi | VIDEO
World | July 25, 2024 12:05 ISTGaemi is the strongest typhoon to hit Taiwan in the last eight years and cut power to half a million households. The death count in the Philippines rose after heavy rains caused landslides and floods in the country.
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Tensions between China, Philippines take violent turn as their ships collide in disputed waters
World | June 17, 2024 19:15 ISTThe two countries have clashed repeatedly as both claim the Second Thomas Shoal, which was internationally recognised as part of the Philippines but was ignored by China. Beijing has repeatedly harassed the Philippine navy and coast guard ships with water cannons and more.
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Barbaric, inhumane: Philippines accuses China on blocking medical evacuation as tensions flare again
World | June 07, 2024 15:18 ISTThe Philippines claimed that the Chinese coast guard blocked an effort to evacuate a sick personnel of its forces on May 19 at the Second Thomas Shoal. The two countries have had a series of confrontations in the past as Beijing claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea.
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'Should not harm...': China's guarded response to India's BrahMos missiles delivery to Philippines
World | April 25, 2024 22:19 ISTIndia on Friday delivered the first batch of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines as part of a $375 million deal struck in 2022. China is currently locked in a conflict with the Philippines over maritime disputes in the South China Sea.
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