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Topic: Philippines

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.

Philippines & China create dialogue mechanism to calm down tempers over territorial dispute

Manila and Beijing saw increased tensions after a sailor on one of Philippines' ships was injured in an incident between the China Coast Guard and the Philippine Navy earlier in June.

BrahMos a wonderful symbol but Philippines lacks capability to operate, says Ashley Tellis

If a country did not have C4ISR capability, having a missile was a wonderful symbol but not of much operational use, says former senior adviser to US state department.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

South Korea’s warning shots as North Korea breaches border & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

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India has 7.4% growth, but faltering tax revenue could have implications in coming fiscal year

In the first eight months of the current fiscal year, New Delhi’s net tax intake didn’t even hit the halfway mark of what it expects to collect by March 31.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

American Stryker among options we’re looking at to bolster northern front, says Army chief Gen Dwivedi

ThePrint was first to report, on 1 February 2023, India & US were in talks for co-production of 8-wheel-drive infantry fighting vehicle developed by General Dynamics Land Systems.

Thank you Donald Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of trade deals and risky reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.