Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has condemned the deadly bombing, attributing the attack to 'foreign terrorists'.
The explosion occurred during a morning Catholic Mass in a university gymnasium in Marawi, a city in the south of the country that witnessed a prolonged siege by Islamist militants in 2017.
Amidst escalating tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has taken a decisive step, deploying ships to a disputed area where it alleges China is constructing an artificial island. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's office issued a statement confirming the deployment, emphasising the need to monitor what it termed as "supposed illegal activities" by China. Philippine Coast Guard spokesperson Commodore Jay Tarriela corroborated these claims, citing evidence of small-scale reclamation at the Sabina Shoal, known as Escoda by Manila. Despite these assertions, the Chinese embassy in Manila has yet to respond, potentially exacerbating bilateral rifts. The Philippine national security adviser has even called for the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an alleged leak regarding a phone conversation about the maritime dispute.
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On Wednesday, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the forthcoming trilateral summit involving the United States, Philippines, and Japan will entail an agreement to uphold security and ensure freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. Marcos departed for Washington in the afternoon to engage in discussions with U.S. President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Earlier in the day, the Philippine leader informed reporters that while there would be a focus on addressing South China Sea concerns, the primary objective of the summit remains enhancing economic cooperation among the three allied nations.
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Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday called on China to talk to prevent more incidents like ramming vessels and the use of water cannons in the South China Sea. The Philippines continues to talk with China, and is exhausting all options to speak to Chinese leadership so as not to heat up tensions in the waterway, Marcos said. He added he hopes the recently concluded joint maritime activity with Japan, Australia, and the United States will reduce incidents at sea with China.
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In response to escalating tensions and territorial disputes, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed his government to enhance coordination on maritime security. The directive, issued on Monday and disclosed on Sunday, comes amidst a series of confrontations and accusations concerning a contested area in the South China Sea. Although not explicitly mentioning China, the order reflects the Philippines' resolve to address various challenges to its territorial integrity and maintain peace in the region.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines announced on Thursday that the country would enact countermeasures against what he described as "illegal, coercive, aggressive, and dangerous attacks" by China's coastguard in the South China Sea. The tensions have escalated as the Philippines expresses outrage over repeated hostilities by Chinese vessels within Manila's 200-mile exclusive economic zone. The United States has voiced support for its former colony and military ally.
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India is the origin of the largest number of international migrants - nearly 18 million, with large diaspora in UAE, US and Saudi Arabia. And it continues its.. IndiaTimes
On Tuesday, the Philippines lodged accusations against China's coast guard, alleging harassment and damage to one of its boats within a disputed section of the South China Sea. The Philippines rejected China's assertion that it had expelled two vessels from the contested shoal. According to the Philippine coast guard, its two vessels remained steadfast at the Scarborough Shoal, a significant focal point in the South China Sea dispute. However, one of the Philippine boats incurred damage due to the deployment of water cannons by two Chinese coast guard ships.
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Millions of students in all public schools across the Philippines were ordered to stay home on Monday after authorities cancelled in-person classes for two days as an emergency step due to the scorching heat and a public transport strike.
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Security preparations for this year’s Eurovision come as Sweden is considered by police to be a “priority target” for Islamist terrorist groups. Add concerns over planned protests regarding Israel's involvement, cyberattacks and Sweden's NATO membership, and 2024's contest seems overcast by fear.
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Russian President Putin suggests "radical Islamists" orchestrated the Moscow attack, implicating Ukraine without naming ISIS, despite its claim. The assault at Crocus City Hall left 139 dead and 182 injured, with four Tajik suspects detained. US and French leaders attribute the attack to ISIS, countering Putin's narrative. The incident highlights geopolitical tensions amidst Russia's conflict with Ukraine.
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Russian President Putin commended India's PM Modi for his stance on global complexities, including the Ukraine situation, during a meeting with India's Foreign Minister in Moscow. Putin praised the..
China's military expressed concern over India and the Philippines conducting naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea, urging defense cooperation to not disrupt third-party interests or regional..
A Ukrainian airstrike reportedly destroyed a Russian naval ship in Crimea. The Novocherkassk landing ship, stationed in Feodosia, was hit by guided missiles launched from Ukrainian planes, resulting in..
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