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Work hard to make certain 21st century belongs to India: Modi at ASEAN summit

Addressing the Indian diaspora, PM said hurdles might be there but once they're crossed none can stop India from achieving new heights.

13 Nov 2017 9:31 PM

Trump thanks Duterte for hospitality, avoids queries on Philippines drug war killings

Trump praised Duterte's hospitality, the organisation of the summit he was hosting and even the weather, but said nothing about human rights.

13 Nov 2017 3:09 PM

Modi, Trump meet in Manila, discuss security, ways to boost bilateral trade

Modi and Trump are understood to have also discussed the security scenario in the Indo-Pacific region.

13 Nov 2017 3:08 PM

Musical version of Ramayana at ASEAN opening to reflect India-Philippines culture link

A musical version of the Ramayana was one of key performances at the ceremony reflecting India's cultural linkages with several member countries.

13 Nov 2017 2:26 PM

At Philippines research centre, Modi briefed on rice quality to combat food scarcity

Scientists briefed the PM on flood-tolerant rice varieties which can provide 1-3 tonnes more yield per hectare.

13 Nov 2017 1:03 PM

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Modi meets Trump at ASEAN dinner, to hold bilateral talks tomorrow

Modi was also seen chit-chatting with Japanese PM Shinzo Abe, Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev and Malaysian PM Najib Razak.

12 Nov 2017 8:21 PM

With expectations of India’s greater involvement, Modi arrives to attend ASEAN summit

The ties between India and ASEAN have been on an upswing in the last few years.

12 Nov 2017 3:45 PM

Philippines President offers to shoot criminals himself in his deadly war on drugs

Duterte made the comments following his announcement to withdraw police who were accused of rights abuses.

21 Oct 2017 4:51 PM

Philippine Army: Battle for Marawi city to end soon, over 800 militants killed

Large parts of Marawi have been left resembling devastated cities in war-torn Syria and Iraq.

15 Oct 2017 6:15 PM

Philippines' Duterte says son will be killed if drug allegations against him found true

'So I told Paolo: 'My order is to kill you if you are caught. And I will protect the police who kill you, if it is true',' Duterte said.

21 Sep 2017 11:44 AM

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China's land reclamation continues in disputed South China sea: Think tank

China’s own reclamation work did not end in mid-2015 with the completion of its artificial islands in the Spratlys.

11 Aug 2017 6:31 PM

6.3-magnitude quake strikes northern Philippines

Office workers and students in the capital evacuated their buildings after feeling the swaying and shaking, but no damage was reported.

11 Aug 2017 2:08 PM

US warship sails close to China-held island in disputed sea

Tensions escalated a few years ago when China began to build seven reefs, including Mischief, into islands.

10 Aug 2017 7:26 PM

US, Australia, Japan slam Chinese island-building in South China Sea

The three countries oppose Beijing for building giant artificial islands that could be used as military bases.

07 Aug 2017 3:21 PM

Southeast asian nations feud over China Sea claims

China has in recent years expanded its presence in the sea by building artificial islands, which are capable of holding military bases.

06 Aug 2017 2:09 PM

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Dialogue more vital than UN sanctions on N Korea to resolve tensions

The new measures were a response to five nuclear tests and four long-range missile launches.

06 Aug 2017 1:47 PM

South China Sea, North Korea likely to be top agenda during ASEAN summit

The meetings will take place as the UNSC votes this weekend on a US-drafted resolution to toughen sanctions against North Korea.

05 Aug 2017 11:16 AM

Philippine mayor linked to drugs, 14 others killed in raids

At least 5 people, including the mayor’s daughter, who serves as vice mayor of Ozamiz, a port city, were arrested during the raids.

30 Jul 2017 8:47 PM

Philippine President Duterte bodyguards wounded in attack by Maoist rebels

The peace process has been fraught with breakdowns and allegations of breaches of unilateral ceasefires by the military and the NPA.

19 Jul 2017 10:52 AM

Duterte seeks to extend martial law amid end of year

Duterte declared military rule over Mindanao on May 23, after rebels from the Maute and Abu Sayyaf groups took over parts of Marawi City.

18 Jul 2017 1:20 PM

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