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Wednesday, January 7, 2026
TopicThe Phillippines

Topic: the Phillippines

Philippines earthquake death toll climbs to 72

According to the civil defence agency said 294 people were injured after a 6.9 earthquake that struck off the central Philippines late Tuesday.

ADB approves $500 million loan for Philippine disaster resilience

The loan is a policy-based loan and part of the Second Disaster Resilience Improvement Program, which has an option to replenish the facility twice.

UK invests in Philippines’ quest for clean energy

The UK will support a solar energy project and the development of four new wind farms in the country.

‘Third parties have no right to interfere,’ says China on India backing Philippines

During a visit to the Philippines Tuesday, EAM Jaishankar endorsed support for Manila’s right to uphold its sovereignty amid ongoing territorial disputes with China in South China Sea.

On Camera

A 2-hour op, precise extradition—what Maduro’s capture tells us about modern US military

Despite multiple agencies being involved, the US could maintain a clear chain of command. This is something India should consider too, as it defines the theatre command structures.

Trump threatens India with fresh tariffs on Russian oil, calls PM Modi a ‘good guy’

The latest comment comes as New Delhi and Washington have yet to sign a trade agreement. India’s purchase of Russian oil has reduced, but Moscow remains top source for crude.

S-300, Su-30 jets, T-72 tanks: Inventory of Venezuela’s largely Russian-origin arsenal

Venezuela also boasts of a diverse portfolio of unmanned aerial vehicles capable of carrying out surveillance, reconnaissance and being employed for kinetic purposes as well.

A year-end Mea Culpa in National Interest—The Army-Islam combo doesn’t kill democracy

Many of you might think I got something so wrong in National Interest pieces written this year. I might disagree! But some deserve a Mea Culpa. I’d deal with the most recent this week.