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Topic: Philippines

United Airlines passengers make emergency exit as mid-flight fire breaks out, reports Japan’s NHK

The Japanese public broadcaster reported earlier today that a Boeing 737 aircraft heading to the Philippines from Tokyo was diverted after a cargo fire indicator activated mid-air.

Defence the cornerstone of India-Philippines strategic partnership as both nations take aim at China

Declaration of strategic partnership by PM Modi & President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. focuses on defence coproduction & potential hydrographic collaboration in South China Sea.

Marcos Jr to be 5th Philippines president to visit India. Delhi-Manila diplomatic ties date back to 1949

The president will be on a state visit to India from 4-8 August. India and the Philippines have shared a strategic and cultural partnership.

Philippines confers highest diplomatic honor on outgoing Asian Development Bank president

The conferment recognized Asakawa’s contributions to the Philippines’ development, the ADB said in a press statement.

Philippines, US to strengthen military ties with new intelligence-sharing deal

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin & Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro will sign the General Security of Military Information Agreement amid China’s aggressive policies in South China Sea.

India hosts Human Rights capacity building program

Participants included National Human Rights Institutions (NHRIs) in eight Global South countries namely Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Jordan.

Storm Yagi in Philippines claims 13 lives; schools and offices shut in Manila, other areas

Yagi, locally known as Enteng, made landfall Monday in Aurora province. Search and rescue operations are underway as several go missing after landslides, flash floods.

Former Scottish First Minister visits Philippines

Lord Jack McConnell met with local leaders in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao.

China & Philippines clash in disputed waters of South China Sea overshadows efforts to rebuild trust

The Philippines alleges Chinese vessels rammed and used water cannons against ship transporting food, fuel and medical supplies for Filipino fishermen.

Philippines looks at India for military modernising, envoy lays out the roadmap

Ambassador of the Philippines to India talks about India being a close partner with whom they can exchange views over South China Sea situation & delegation visit expected later this yr.

On Camera

Ghafoor is a jungle call. The Bads of Bollywood song is a war cry for partygoers

While we roll our eyes at the lyrical disaster of Ghafoor, the beat drops, and suddenly we are nodding our heads like we have discovered the anthem of the season.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.