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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…

Philippines says Chinese coast guard boarded navy vessels in South China Sea

MANILA, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Wednesday the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy…

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…

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…

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.  

Jakarta’s only MRT line shuts down due to construction mishap

JAKARTA, May 30, 2024 (AFP) - A mass rapid transit line in Indonesia's capital Jakarta was suspended on Thursday due…

Indonesia volcano belches ash tower 2 km into the sky

BUKIT TINGGI, Indonesia (AFP) - A volcano in western Indonesia erupted on Thursday, spewing an ash cloud two kilometres into…

Amateur, 22, is first Singaporean golfer to qualify for Masters

LOS ANGELES, May 29, 2024 (AFP) - Young amateur golfer Hiroshi Tai will be the first Singaporean to play in…

Ex-Thai PM Thaksin to face trial for royal insult

BANGKOK, May 29, 2024 (AFP) - Former Thai prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra will be prosecuted for insulting the monarchy, the…

Indonesia’s Mount Ibu erupts again, spews hot ash and sand

JAKARTA, May 27, 2024 (AFP) - A volcano in eastern Indonesia spewed a six-kilometre cloud of ash into the sky…

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