The Philippines

'New US bases in Phillipines for territorial defence, not offensive actions,' says Prez Marcos as China fumes

Marcos' warning comes after China cautioned that an expanded military deal between the Philippines and US could endanger regional peace while accusing US of a 'zero-sum mentality'

India, Philippines mull deployment of Indian defense attaché

While the Philippines provided an update to its counterparts on the security situation in the area, India also talked about its Act East Policy. Representatives from the two nations also talked about the Philippines-India Military Engagement Strategy for the years 2023 to 2025

Amid mounting security concerns posed by spy balloons and UAVs, Japan slowly strengthens alliances to counter China

Japan's deepening defence ties with ASEAN and its member states are complementary to its existing security frameworks, which include its alliance with the US and its partnerships with the Quad and AUKUS

Indian Navy trains Philippines to operate BrahMos missile, will deter China in Pacific Ocean

The Philippines had signed a deal to buy the BrahMos missile system from India in order to deter belligerent behaviour by China and strategic expansion by the Chinese into the South China Sea

Explained: Why onions are making the Philippines cry

The price of onions, a staple in Filipino cuisine, touched 700 pesos (Rs 1047 approximately) per kg last month. Inflation, smuggling, price gouging and shortage of the vegetable are some of the reasons that possibly triggered the skyrocketing prices

Facebook controversy: From US to Sri Lanka, social media company has faced heat over controversial political posts, ads

Facebook's handling of controversial political posts and advertisements has left the social media company facing scathing criticism from those in power and the Opposition

India Women's Ice Hockey Team plays for passion as scant support from government, corporates shadows future

The India women's side is faced with constraints such as lack of infrastructure which mean that the players can only train during the winter months over frozen lakes in Ladakh

Narendra Modi meets Shinzo Abe on sidelines of 35th ASEAN Summit in Bangkok for delegation-level meeting

Along with PM, EAM S Jaishankar, Commerce and Industry minister Piyush Goyal and other dignitaries attended the meeting

Daily Bulletin: Narendra Modi to begin two-day visit to Thailand, RCEP negotiations on cards; Sonia Gandhi to meet all Congress presidents; day's top stories

Here are today's top stories: Narendra Modi to begin two-day visit to Thailand for ASEAN-India, East Asia and RCEP summits today; West Bengal govt to facilitate return of 131 people working in Jammu and Kashmir; and more

Narendra Modi to visit Thailand from 2 to 4 November for ASEAN-India, East Asia and RCEP summits

Modi will be visiting Bangkok at the invitation of Thai prime minister Prayut Chan-o-cha