Opening ceremony of the 50th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Regional Forum MANILA: Southeast Asian foreign ministers expressed “grave concerns” on Saturday (Aug 5) about rising tensions on the Korean peninsula stemming from long-range
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Singapore a potential target for ISIS-linked attacks: report
Singapore a potential terror target by Muslim militants emboldened by Marawi conflict, says report Singapore is a potential target for the terror network fighting Philippine forces in Marawi as it may be prepping Muslim militants
Read moreSingaporean woman kidnapped in Manila rescued; 43 foreigners arrested
The Solaire Resort and Casino, where Singaporean Wu Yan was kidnapped. (Photo: Solaire Resort/Facebook) MANILA: A 48-year-old Singaporean woman who was kidnapped at the lobby of a casino in Manila was rescued by Philippine authorities
Read moreSingapore offers SAF assistance to counter terrorism in Philippines
SINGAPORE: Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen has offered the Singapore Armed Forces’ (SAF) assistance to counter the threat of terrorism in Philippines together with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), the Ministry of Defence
Read moreDuterte seeks extension of martial law until end of year
Photo President Rodrigo Duterte Faced with the lingering threat of rebellion in Mindanao, President Duterte is seeking the extension of martial law in the troubled region until the end of the year. The President sent
Read morePhilippines acquires 2 spy planes from US
The United States will provide two Cessna 208 aircraft to aid Philippine troops fighting ISIS-inspired militant groups in Mindanao. MANILA, Philippines — Washington has offered to send two surveillance aircraft to assist the Armed Forces of
Read morePacquiao backs call for review of Horn decision
Manny Pacquiao has backed a call asking the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) to review the controversial points decision that saw Australia’s Jeff Horn capture the Filipino great’s welterweight world title in Brisbane on Sunday. Horn
Read moreESPN analyst calls Pacquiao-Horn result ‘garbage’
Jeff Horn of Australia celebrates his win over Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines. Dan Peled, AAP via REUTERS A crime took place in Brisbane, Australia and Manny Pacquiao ended up as the victim, according to
Read moreGunman dead after shooting at Resorts World Manila
MANILA: A man who fired shots inside a casino in the Philippine capital apparently killed himself on Friday (Jun 2), the national police chief said, after initially claiming police shot the assailant dead. “The lone
Read more2,000 trapped as fighting rages in Philippines city
MARAWI, Philippines: Two thousand fearful civilians were trapped on Sunday (May 28) inside a southern Philippine city where troops are battling Islamist militants, authorities said, as the death toll from almost a week of fighting
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