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US begins evacuation flights from Israel

June 22, 2025, 7:48 AM

The United States has begun evacuation flights from Israel, the US ambassador said Saturday, as Israel trades deadly strikes with archenemy Iran. Mike Huckabee wrote...

US, China, India, Thailand order citizens to leave Iran, Israel

June 18, 2025, 12:45 AM

At least four countries—United States, China, India, and Thailand—have ordered the evacuation of their citizens from Israel and Iran as the two sides exchanged...

India plane crash death toll rises to 279

June 14, 2025, 4:52 PM

Ahmedabad, India — Grieving families waited Saturday for news after one of the deadliest air disasters in decades, with the toll rising to 279...

PBBM extends sympathies to India over crash

June 14, 2025, 12:25 AM

President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. sent his message of solidarity to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his people, saying the Philippines is “deeply saddened”...

Black box found at site of India plane crash that killed 265

June 13, 2025, 6:30 PM

Ahmedabad, India—Investigators recovered a black box recorder from the crash site Friday of a London-bound passenger jet that ploughed into a residential area of India's...

At least 265 dead in India plane crash, one passenger survives

June 13, 2025, 8:48 AM

Ahmedabad, India—A London-bound passenger jet crashed in a residential area in the Indian city of Ahmedabad on Thursday, killing at least 265 people on board...

London-bound plane crashes in India with 242 on board

June 12, 2025, 6:41 PM

Ahmedabad, India — A London-bound passenger plane crashed Thursday in India's western city of Ahmedabad with 242 on board, aviation officials said in what...

PH grants visa-free entry to Indian tourists

June 10, 2025, 4:03 PM

The Philippines has begun offering visa-free entry to Indian nationals starting June 8, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Saturday, June 7. Under...

Indian state orders curfew after violence

June 8, 2025, 9:15 PM

IMPHAL, India – An Indian state riven by ethnic tensions imposed an internet shutdown and curfew after protesters clashed with security forces over the...

Brawner strengthens international defense relations at Shangri-La Dialogue

June 5, 2025, 1:04 PM

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Wednesday evening said that its chief, Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr., engaged with foreign military leaders during...

Snakes on a plane: Indian smuggler caught

June 2, 2025, 8:45 PM

MUMBAI, India – A passenger smuggling dozens of venomous vipers was stopped after flying into the financial capital Mumbai from Thailand, Indian customs officials...

Snakes on a plane: Indian smuggler caught with venomous vipers

June 2, 2025, 10:53 AM

Mumbai, India—A passenger smuggling dozens of venomous vipers was stopped after flying into the financial capital Mumbai from Thailand, Indian customs officials said. The snakes, which...