China seized Scarborough from the Philippines in 2012 following a tense standoff. The shoal, one of the region's richest fishing grounds, is located 240 kilometres (150 miles) west of the Philippines' ... ( read original story ...)
10 Dead, Dozens Wounded In Twin Bombing In Philippines: Military
At least 10 people were killed and dozens wounded -- including soldiers and police -- in a twin bombing Monday involving a suicide attacker on a southern Philippine island that is a stronghold of ... ( read original story ...)
14 dead, scores wounded in twin bombings in Philippines
At least 14 people were killed and 75 wounded -- including members of the security forces and civilians -- in twin bombings Monday involving a suicide attacker on a southern Philippine island that is ... ( read original story ...)
Nine killed in Jolo bombing in southern Philippines
At least five soldiers and four civilians killed in attack on southern town that was also hit by a huge blast in 2019. ( read original story ...)
Philippines reports 4,686 new coronavirus cases, 13 more deaths
The Philippine health ministry on Monday confirmed 4,686 additional novel coronavirus infections and 13 more deaths. ( read original story ...)
At least 5 killed in bomb blasts in southern Philippine town
Suspected Islamic militants set off powerful bombs in a southern Philippine town Monday, killing at least 10 soldiers and civilians despite extra tight security because of threats of attacks by the ... ( read original story ...)
Shinzo Abe: concern in Japan after second hospital visit in a week
Refusal to discuss health details fuels speculation PM may have to curtail term ... ( read original story ...)
Takeda to sell Japan consumer health unit valued at $2.3 billion to Blackstone
Takeda Pharmaceutical Co said on Monday it has agreed to sell its Japanese consumer healthcare business to U.S. investment fund Blackstone Group. ( read original story ...)
Blackstone Makes $2.3 Billion Deal for Japan Drug Business
Blackstone Group is buying the consumer health-care business of Japan’s Takeda Pharmaceutical for $2.3 billion, one of the larger private-equity acquisitions in a country where such deals are slowly ... ( read original story ...)
Taliban Political Team in Pakistan to Talk Afghan Peace Push
Pakistan approved several orders to implement U.N. sanctions against a number of outlawed groups, including the Taliban. ( read original story ...)