Hamas releases 10 Thai hostages, 4 of whom had not been listed as abducted There was confusion overnight about the number of Thais freed, with Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin writing on X, formerly known as Twitter, that 12 had been freed. World 26 Nov, 2023
Typhoon aims at south China after killing 28 in Philippines TUGUEGARAO, PHILIPPINES: Typhoon Mangkhut roared toward densely populated Hong Kong and southern China on Sunday after ravaging across the northern Philippines with ferocious winds and heavy rain that left at least 28 dead in landslides and... Women 16 Sep, 2018
Two deported on proselytisation charge Kathmandu, July 9 The government has deported two foreigners to their respective countries on charges of forceful religious conversion, which is a crime in Nepal. Philippine national De Vera Richard and his Indonesian wife Rita Gonga, who... Horoscopes 10 Jul, 2018
Memorial service honors 17 Taiwan quake victims HUALIEN, Taiwan: The 17 people who died last week after a strong earthquake hit Taiwan’s east coast were honored at a memorial service on Monday, with hundreds of attendees bowing their heads while placing flowers in front of photos of the... Women 12 Feb, 2018
Philippines' Duterte reneges on China deal, bans foreign research ships MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has banned all foreign scientific research off the country's Pacific coast and told the navy to chase away unauthorized vessels, despite earlier allowing Chinese oceanographers to operate there. There... Women 06 Feb, 2018
At least 80 dead after escalation in Philippines war on drugs MANILA: Police killed at least 13 people in Manila on the third night of an escalation in President Rodrigo Duterte's ruthless war on drugs and crime, taking the toll for one of the bloodiest weeks so far to 80, Reuters witnesses and media reported... Women 18 Aug, 2017
Philippines' Duterte cancels visit to disputed South China Sea island MANILA: Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte has cancelled a planned visit to an island the Philippines claims in the disputed South China Sea, after Beijing warned him against the visit. The brash Philippine leader last week announced his... Women 13 Apr, 2017
Philippines' Duterte fires interior minister over corruption allegations MANILA: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has fired his interior minister for "loss of trust and confidence", the most senior government executive to be removed for corruption issues, two Cabinet officials said on Tuesday. The firebrand... Women 04 Apr, 2017
Duterte targets Philippine children in bid to widen drug war MANILA: Before Rodrigo Duterte's bloody war on drugs had even begun, allies of the Philippines president were quietly preparing for a wider offensive. On June 30, as Duterte was sworn in, they introduced a bill into the Philippine Congress that... Women 15 Feb, 2017
Detained Philippine mayor on Duterte's drug list killed in prison shootout MANILA: A mayor on Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's list of top drugs suspects was killed during a shootout at a prison on Saturday, police said, in the latest high-profile killing in his bloody war on narcotics. Rolando Espinosa, mayor of... Women 05 Nov, 2016
US stopped Philippines rifle sale that senator opposed The US State Department halted the planned sale of some 26,000 assault rifles to the Philippines' national police after Senator Ben Cardin said he would oppose it, Senate aides told Reuters on Monday. Aides said Cardin, the top Democrat on the... Women 01 Nov, 2016
Philippine police van rams protesters in front of US Embassy� MANILA:A Philippine police van rammed into protesters, leaving several bloodied, as an anti-US rally turned violent Wednesday at the American Embassy in Manila. At least three student activists had to be taken to a hospital after they... Women 19 Oct, 2016
