Philippines
Three students killed, including suspected gunman, in Philippine school shooting, mayor says
Four of the eight injured were in critical condition, and all the victims were students aged 14 to 17, Banga town mayor Albert Palencia told Reuters.
Direct from TLV: Manila, Buenos Aires and Seoul
Massive Philippine search underway after fatal ferry blaze leaves dozens missing, five dead
Arkia announces first direct flight to Manila, Philippines, opening January 2027
China masks drone flights in potential Taiwan rehearsal - analysis
Military attaches and security analysts scrutinizing the operations say the flights represent a step-change in China's grey-zone tactics in the contested South China Sea.
At least 18 dead, 10 missing, as passenger boat capsizes off Basilan, Philippines
The accident occurred after midnight on Monday as the passenger vessel, MV Trisha Kerstin 3, was en route to Jolo in Sulu province, after departing Zamboanga.
China coast guard says it rescued Philippine crew near Scarborough Shoal
Thirteen people have been rescued while operations were ongoing, the CCG said in a statement.
Where do you fly for the food? Michelin maps the flavors of 2026
The Michelin Guide reveals its top gastronomic destinations for 2026: Italy leads with three regions, the Philippines near a global breakthrough, and Route 66 marks 100 years with a culinary revival.
Philippine ambassador targets surge in Israeli tourism through direct air link
The Philippine Ambassador placed increasing Israeli tourism to the Philippines at the top of her agenda, aiming to boost Israel’s approximately 25,000 tourists to the country to 35,000 annually.
Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot
A Kenyan al-Shabaab operative was sentenced to two life terms after plotting a 9/11-style aircraft attack on US soil, including training as a pilot to hijack a commercial plane.
Israeli toddler in critical condition after suffering jellyfish sting in Philippines - Ynet
The Israeli family was located near an island in Palawan Province when the three-year-old child was stung.
How the Philippines turned tech and truth into weapons – and why Israel should care - opinion
The genius of the Philippine strategy lies in converting military asymmetry into cognitive superiority. They cannot out-gun the Chinese Navy, but they can out-truth them.
Typhoon Kalmaegi death toll hits 114 in Philippines, rebuilds strength as it heads to Vietnam
Typhoon Kalmaegi claims 114 lives in the Philippines, with 127 missing. The storm gains strength as it heads toward Vietnam, triggering mass evacuations.
Powerful 6.9 magnitude earthquake in Philippines causes damage, power outages
A 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck near Eastern Visayas in the Philippines, the USGS said. Authorities reported no tsunami threat after the shallow quake.
