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Philippine’s President Marcos arrives in New Delhi for first state visit

The five-day visit by Marcos aligns with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between India and the Philippines.

Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea

Military chief Brawner said the idea for a two-day joint sail, which began Sunday in the Philippines’ EEZ, was mooted during his March meeting with his Indian counterpart.

Philippines and US hold joint maritime drills for seventh time

The Philippines and United States militaries have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, Manila's armed forces

ADB approves $100M loan for Philippine EV ecosystem

The financing will be used to procure and install electric vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and purchase electric vehicles for commercial distribution.

172 Indians attacked or murdered abroad in last 3 years, most in Saudi, then US & Philippines

In the US, 12 Indians assaulted in 2023 alone, Rajya Sabha told, marking the most attacks in a single year. Foreign ministry tells Parliament it has no data on culprits.

UK pledges $1 million in typhoon relief to The Philippines

The assistance will be distributed via WFP and UNICEF.

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr orders de-escalation in South China Sea

The Philippines and China, longstanding rivals in the strategic waterway, agreed on Tuesday on the need to 'restore trust' and 'rebuild confidence' following a high-level meeting.

Beijing is now involved in new hotspot in South China Sea. ‘White-eyed wolf’ is the threat

China is accusing the Philippines of actions similar to its own decade-long strategy in the South China Sea—constructing artificial islands and militarising the disputed sea.

Key ambassador appointments await Modi govt 3.0, foreign secretary & deputy NSA in race for US

Ambassador positions in US & Philippines are lying vacant, while those serving in France & Sweden have exceeded their 3-yr-tenure. Permanent Representative of India to UN retired on 1 June.

‘Pure aggression’ — Philippine military chief aboard boat in latest clash with China as tensions rise

Chinese coast guard & militia ships targeted Philippine vessels on 2 consecutive days this weekend with water cannon blasts and crashed into one of them, Philippine officials have said.

On Camera

Dismantling Iran proxies is a legacy issue for Netanyahu. And Iraq is his last battleground

For India, the strategic ripples are significant. The immediate concern is Pakistan’s diplomatic gain as it embeds itself deeper into the defence framework of the Middle East.

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.

2 Assam Rifles personnel killed as convoy ambushed in Manipur; 1st attack on central forces this year

The attack came less than a fortnight after Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Manipur, his first visit since ethnic clashes erupted in the state in May 2023.

Gen Zs have taken down the Nepal regime. Here’s why this will never happen in India

To be truly functional and durable, even eternal, a state doesn’t just need a leader, a party or an ideology. It needs functional and robust institutions.