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Topic: Philippines

World’s largest eagle ‘rescued’ in Odisha, but experts say ‘doesn’t look like it’

The Odisha forest department has identified rescued eagle as Philippine eagle. Experts say it looks like a crested serpent eagle.

Long-range missiles, military pact and a tweet: South China Sea’s new strategic reality

China carries out anti-ship ballistic missile tests, as Philippines asks US for help against growing Chinese naval aggression in the disputed waters.

Philippine president Duterte appears on Facebook Live to dispel rumors he’s dead

Duterte's spokesman said critics couldn't accept the fact that the president is "indestructible and apparently immune from serious illness".

Even after two years, China doesn’t fulfill $24 billion investment commitments in Philippines

Sparks concerns in the country that President Rodrigo Duterte may have undermined its sovereignty without anything to show in return. 

Are we facing an oil shock? These signs say yes

Surging fuel prices have led to discontent in India & Brazil and compensatory measures in Thailand, Vietnam. A 2011 analysis of previous such oil shocks suggests they are strong predictors of downturns.

Global Pulse: The International Criminal Court has begun investigating killings in the Philippines

Meanwhile in the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda are about to have an extremely odd election. 

Global Pulse: All eyes are on Mohammed bin Salman and his pending meeting with Trump

The Crown Prince of Saudi Arabia is looking for American investments to help diversify the Saudi economy, but the main goal of the visit is to apparently improve Saudi Arabia's image in the West.

Philippines’ extrajudicial killings in war on drugs now under international legal scrutiny

Since the election of President Duterte in the Philippines in May 2016, there has been a state sanctioned crackdown on the drug trade. Police has been accused of actively ordering extrajudicial killings, or ‘rub-outs’. 

Deadly Delhi fireworks factory was making crackers named after Filipino boxer Pacquiao

Investigators suspect Bawana factory used to supply a deadly cracker, ‘Pacquiao Ultramaa’, to Philippines illegally due to high demand.

ISIS threat to Phillippines President Duterte on Republic Day worries Indian agencies

Ten heads of state are set to attend the celebrations in New Delhi, including Rodrigo Duterte, and agencies are scrambling to bolster security.

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Ultraviolette is small in sales, big in ambition. Tech sets this electric motorcycle apart

Within 48 hours of bookings opening for Ultraviolette’s X-47 Crossover, reservations had crossed the 3,000 mark. Nothing quite explains the hype around Ultraviolette.

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.