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THE Chinese Embassy in Manila and Philippine Coast Guard spokesman Jay Tarriela continued to trade barbs over the weekend, with each suggesting the other party was “ignorant.”In a social media post, the …

THE Land Transportation Office (LTO) said its “Oplan Biyaheng Ayos (Operation Safe and Orderly Travel)–Undas 2026,” for All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day was in effect.​”The LTO will continue conducting inspections, …

Police and customs officers seized 1.16 tonnes of ketamine from a ship owned by a Johor Bahru-based company and uncovered a clandestine meth lab in Aceh a day later.

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two Philippine air force planes collided during a training flight and crashed at an air base south of Manila, killing all four pilots onboard, Philippine officials said Saturday. …

Bukit Aman is investigating possible involvement of Malaysians in the seizure of ketamine from a tanker off Sumatera.

MANILA, Philippines — The territorial dispute between the Philippines and China has escalated into a word war, with the Chinese Embassy in Manila calling Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesperson Rear Adm. Jay …

The number of China-Europe freight train trips through the network's eastern corridor reached a record high so far this year, while the range of goods transported has increasingly shifted toward higher-value, technology-intensive …

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Three fishermen were rescued after their fishing boat partially submerged off Wedge Island in San Vicente, Palawan, on Friday, Oct. 23, the Philippine Coast Guard said. The …

CEBU CITY, Philippines — An organization of domestic shipping operators is urging the Marcos administration to scrap the roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) terminal fees to reduce huge transportation costs. The group also believes …

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 24 — Federal narcotics investigators are working in close concert with Indonesian law enforcemen...

Advanced technologies and additional manpower have been deployed at Huanggang Port to ensure smooth border crossings, Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat said on Saturday. Speaking after a Commercial Radio programme, …

An IRGC official said Iran could target seven major internet cables beneath the Strait of Hormuz, potentially slowing internet services and disrupting financial transactions.

Thailand welcomes U.S. engagement with Myanmar and expects discussions at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Manila next month on how ​to proceed with the member state that has …

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Heavy rain is forecast in 11 provinces today, with Thailand's southern east and west coasts hit hardest, while Bangkok sees only isolated thundershowers. The story Thailand weather today, 24 October: heavy rain …

The settlement over delivery delays and other customer complaints, equivalent to 44% of its Q2 profit, adds to the regulatory and tax pressures facing the online retailer.

Ministers from Britain, France, Germany and Italy met counterparts from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Egypt to discuss Hormuz, Yemen and ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) drove away a foreign fishing vessel from the territorial sea of Lawak Island in the Kalayaan Island Group on Friday.

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — Sea travel for all vessels in northern parts of Quezon province resumed on late Friday afternoon, Oct. 23. This schedule comes after the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical …

DEFENSE Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Friday warned that any attempt by China to tow away the grounded BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal constitutes an act of war against the Philippines.“We …

A JOINT anti-smuggling operation in Himamaylan City, Negros Occidental, led to the confiscation of about 8,875 reams and 418 packs of illegal cigarettes worth approximately P8.5 million, authorities announced on Friday.Operatives from …

STALLED railway projects in the Philippines have revived questions about the country's decision to drop Chinese financing, with a geopolitical analyst arguing that the government risks missing out on economic opportunities as …

Up to 17,000 personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard will be deployed at various ports in the country to assist travelers who will be going home in the provinces for the observance …

China criticised the decision, accusing Taiwan's authorities of restricting cultural exchanges for political reasons.

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard on Friday warned that debris from China’s Long March 8A rocket may fall within Philippine waters. In an advisory, the Coast Guard District (CGD) – …

Busan is emerging as a next-generation coastal destination in Asia as international interest in the Korean city grows, according to a recent foreign media report. The development of the Busan Lotte Tower …

MetMalaysia says rainfall will decrease during the monsoon’s final phase, from January to March 2027, raising the risk of heatwaves.

The Philippines does not need permission from anyone for the conduct of its resupply missions to the BRP Sierra Madre in Ayungin Shoal, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) said on Friday.

The tanker, loaded with nearly 300,000 barrels of diesel, left Primorsk on the night of Oct 22 to 23 and is expected to arrive on the US East Coast around Nov 7.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 23 — The 2026/2027 North-east Monsoon (MTL) is expected to begin on October 27 and continue unti...

The authorities said the oil spill has affected the beaches of Umm Al Quwain, and efforts to contain the environmental impacts are underway.

MANILA, Philippines – The Land Transportation Office (LTO) will deploy more than 100 personnel under Oplan Biyaheng Ayos–Undas 2026 to help ensure road safety and orderly traffic flow during the expected surge …

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The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain in 19 provinces today, with the East and South facing the worst conditions, while Bangkok sees scattered thundershowers with gusts. The story Thailand weather today, …

The Gulf kingdom's strong domestic demand and robust public sector are cushioning the impact, although geopolitical uncertainty remains a threat.

Seven oil tankers caught fire or were damaged in the Strait of Hormuz overnight after being hit by Iran or striking naval mines, Tehran said Thursday, a markedly…

CHINA is reportedly considering 10 possible countermeasures against the Philippines, including sanctions on Filipino politicians, cuts in fuel and fertilizer supplies, and the removal of a Philippine Navy ship grounded at Ayungin …

THE Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) on Thursday reaffirmed its commitment to supporting multiagency efforts to safeguard Filipino fishermen against labor exploitation and human trafficking aboard foreign vessels.Research from Sallie Yea, associate …

Two personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard were killed while their superior survived following an ambush by unidentified men in this city yesterday afternoon.

DÍLI, 23 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste is hosting the fourth Border Festival in Com, Lautém Municipality, from 23 to 25 October, bringing together communities from Timor-Leste and Indonesia to strengthen cross-border …