Philippines
U.S., Philippines to Increase Joint Military Activities
There are 261 joint exercises scheduled for this year, which will increase to 281 in 2019.
Duterte: 'My Only Sin Is the Extrajudicial Killings'
Human rights groups say at least 12,000 people have been killed since Duterte took office in 2016.
Photos of Aftermath of Typhoon Mangkhut
Packing hurricane-force winds over 124 miles per hour, the storm barreled past the northern Philippines, skirted south of Hong Kong and Macau, before making landfall in China.
Typhoon Mangkhut: Dozens of Miners Killed by Landslides
As many as 100 people may have been buried alive in the northern Philippines.
Typhoon Mangkhut Batters Phillipines, On Track To China
Typhoon Mangkhut, which is locally known as Ompong, hit the Philippines on Saturday, before making its way towards southern China and Vietnam.
Typhoon Mangkhut: Monster Storm Heads for Philippines
Around 5 million people are in the path of the super typhoon's 180-mile-per-hour winds.
Philippines Duterte Claims Defeat of Military Coup
The president said the coup was planned by rogue elements within the military, communist rebels and opposing political parties.
Mayor Shot by Gang Was Branded 'Narco' by Duterte
Mariano Blanco, 59, was killed as he slept in his office.
Duterte Orders Arrest of Opposition Senator
If arrested, Antonio Trillanes would be the second senator detained by presidential order.
Manila Hit by 5.2 Earthquake
The quake struck at around 10:40 p.m. local time near Occidental Mindoro.
Philippines Duterte Blames Beautiful Women For Rape
The president claimed the beauty of local women was behind the high rate of rape in Davao City.
Passenger Jet Landing in Downpour Skids Off Runway
A Xiamen Air Boeing 737-800 crashed at Manila's Ninoy Aquino International Airport early on Friday morning.
Duterte Threatens Philippine Bishops With Ass-Kicking
The Philippine leader has previously called God "stupid" and a "son of a bitch," raising concerns in the mostly Catholic nation.
Duterte Quitting? Philippines Leader Mulls Resignation
"I want you to know that I am thinking of stepping down because I'm tired," Duterte said during a speech on Tuesday, citing weariness with "graft and corruption."
ISIS Preparing for Next War With 30,000 Fighters: U.N.
Some militants are still fighting while others are "hiding out in sympathetic communities and urban areas," according to a new U.N. report.
Search Underway for Marine Reported Overboard
Naval ships and aircraft are conducting round-the-clock searches of the area.
Philippines' Duterte Vows to Continue War on Drugs
"Your concern is human rights, mine is human lives," the president told a joint session of Congress.
Duterte Banned From Running Again
The president will oversee the country's transition to a federal constitution in 2022 but will not be allowed to seek re-election.
Third Official in Philippines Killed in One Week
The latest official to die in the Philippines this week was a Vice Mayor.
Philippines President Will Resign if Proven God is Real
During a speech at a science and technology event, the president of the Philippines vowed to resign if proven that God is real.
Anti-Drug Mayor Shot Dead by Sniper
Antonio Halili was killed by a single shot to the chest as he stood for the national anthem.
Six New Countries Join Russia's Army Games
"It is a pleasure to see that the scope of competitions expand geographically and the list of participants grow," Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said.
Holy Bible's God Is Stupid, Says Philippines' Duterte
The leader of the Philippines doubled down on comments about the story of Adam and Eve, announcing, "Your God is not my God, because your God is stupid."
Philippines Military To Get $5.6 Billion Modernization
The president had already approved 33 different projects to upgrade and modernize military capacities.
Philippines' Duterte Threatens War in South China Sea
Duterte has recently faced criticism for his silence about China's increasingly aggressive posture in the disputed waters.
Giant Sea Monster Washes Up on Philippines Beach
Some residents think the "globster" signals a coming earthquake.
U.S. and Philippines Kick Off Largest Military Drills
The Philippine leadership was wary of U.S. military activity on its territory.
Philippines Set to Host Trump Hotel Party
The Philippine embassy told Newsweek it considers "the Trump International Hotel to be a fitting venue for celebrating this special milestone."