Asia

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…

US Commerce chief warns against China ‘threat’

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec 2, 2023 (AFP) - US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Saturday urged lawmakers, Silicon Valley and US…

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…

North Korea threatens to ‘destroy’ US spy satellites

SEOUL, Dec 2, 2023 (AFP) - North Korea warned Saturday it would "destroy" US spy satellites if Washington tries "any…

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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