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Pirates were far more diverse than Blackbeard. And they didn’t say ‘arrr’, matey

September 19 marks International Talk Like a Pirate Day, an annual event that sees children and adults the world over play pretend, usually by donning a long coat and leather boots – perhaps a cutlass – and a wig of long, unruly hair spilling out from under a tricorne hat.…

The Conversation

EU trade chief to visit Manila to finalise Philippines trade deal

Manila and Brussels have already completed six rounds of talks aimed at reducing trade barriers across a broad range of sectors. The agreement would represent another step in Brussels’ efforts to diversify its trade relationships throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Euronews

Rescuers finally able to board charred Philippines ferry 40 hours after fire broke out

More than 80 people are still missing from MV June Aster that was travelling from Manila to Coron in Palawan province when a fire broke out

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Philippines passenger ferry fire kills five, leaves several missing; watch video

A passenger ferry fire off the Philippines has left dozens missing and five people dead. Forty-two individuals were rescued from the MV June Aster after the blaze erupted. The ferry was traveling from Manila to Palawan when the incident occurred. Search and rescue efforts are continuing for the remaining missing…

The Economic Times

Watch: Ferry erupts in flames off Philippines’ Palawan; 5 killed

Tragedy struck as the M/V June Aster passenger ferry ignited flames near Coron, Palawan, claiming at least five lives, as confirmed by officials. The Philippine Coast Guard swiftly initiated rescue missions, successfully saving 42 individuals from the inferno. The ill-fated ferry had embarked on its journey from Manila, carrying numerous…

The Times of India

'I Would Love for Them to Come': Charlie Puth Invites Filipino Couple to Philippines Concert After Heartwarming Video Goes Viral

Charlie Puth invites a 75-year-old Filipina and her amputee husband to his Manila concert after their emotional story of family separation and financial hardship went viral.

International Business Times UK

Two killed in high school shooting in southern Philippines

MANILA — Two people were killed in a shooting at a high school in the southern ‌Philippines on Tuesday and the situation was now under control, officials said, in the second such incident in the country in nearly two months.

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India, Quad partners push deeper Indo-Pacific cooperation: Sergio Gor

The Quad nations are united in strengthening cooperation for a free and open Indo-Pacific. US Ambassador Sergio Gor met with Australian and Japanese envoys to discuss upcoming initiatives. The four-nation grouping seeks to promote regional prosperity and stability through collaboration. Foreign ministers recently met in Manila to reaffirm their commitment…

The Economic Times

The Philippines needs ‘power of all sorts’ to build energy security following a nationwide crisis, says Prime Infra CEO Guillaume Lucci

“What we need is more energy of all sorts, not only more renewable energy,” Lucci tells Fortune at the firm’s headquarters in Pasay City, Manila.

Fortune

US envoy Sergio Gor meets NSA Ajit Doval; says India-US ties vital for global security

US Ambassador Sergio Gor met with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to discuss strategic cooperation. This meeting followed Ambassador Gor's discussion with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on bilateral relations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also spoke with US Vice-President JD Vance about deepening partnerships. Both leaders noted sustained momentum in high-level…

The Economic Times

Days of heavy rain leave at least 13 dead in Philippines

MANILA - Floods, landslides and accidents driven by a nine-day downpour equivalent to more than a month's worth of rain in some areas have killed at least 13 people in the northern Philippines, rescuers said Monday.

Bangkok Post

US and Asean chair call for unconditional release of Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi

MANILA - The US State Department and the chair of the Association of ‌Southeast Asian Nations on Friday reiterated their calls for the unconditional release of Myanmar's detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other political prisoners.

Bangkok Post

Canberra and Manila expect defence agreement this year

Already strong military relations between Australia and the Philippines will be boosted further by a defence cooperation agreement on track for signing soon.

AAP

US wants Filipino church leader accused of sex crimes and fraud extradited

The legal framework for criminal suspects in the Philippines dictates that trials must conclude and sentences be served before extradition can occur

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Bangkok Post

Earthquake of magnitude 6.3 strikes Mindanao, Philippines

MANILA — An ⁠earthquake of magnitude ‌6.3 struck Mindanao in the ⁠Philippines on ‌Wednesday, according to ⁠the German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ).

Bangkok Post

High bills, cheap panels drive a Philippine solar surge

MANILA - Edwin Salas watched as the first of 20 solar panels was installed on the roof of his home, joining a Philippine solar energy boom sent into overdrive by the Middle East war.

Bangkok Post

Dialogue offers path to peace

Manila: Thailand and Cambodia should engage more at diplomatic levels to resolve ongoing conflicts, said Asean secretary-general Kao Kim Hourn.

Bangkok Post

Asean envoy plans to visit Myanmar

Manila: Theresa P Lazaro, secretary of foreign affairs of the Philippines and the Asean Chair's Special Envoy on Myanmar, said she is scheduled to make a humanitarian visit to Myanmar in the fourth quarter of this year.

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The Economic Times

Diplomatic snub? China and Japan clash over ASEAN encounter

China-Japan Foreign Ministers: China and Japan have offered conflicting accounts of whether their foreign ministers met during the ASEAN Regional Forum in Manila, highlighting worsening ties. Beijing denied any interaction despite Japan's claim of a brief exchange. The dispute reflects lingering tensions over Taiwan, strained diplomacy, declining tourism, and growing…

The Independent UK

China coast guard uses water cannons on 2 Philippine vessels as top diplomats meet in Manila

Chinese coast guard ships have fired water cannons at two Philippine fisheries vessels in the South China Sea

The Economic Times

Acts of terror will have consequences: S Jaishankar at ASEAN Regional Forum

Jaishankar was speaking at the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting in the Philippine capital Manila, where he recognised the forum's importance for discussing political and security issues in the Indo-Pacific.

The Economic Times

Rubio says US committed to helping end Ukraine war after meeting Lavrov

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated America is ready to help end the Ukraine war. He spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov during an ASEAN gathering in Manila. Rubio conveyed President Donald Trump's clear message of US willingness to facilitate peace. Lavrov reaffirmed Russia's commitment to a political…

The Independent UK

Rubio meets Russia’s Lavrov as US bid to help end war in Ukraine

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov appeared to mock reporters in Manila

Euronews

The EU versus Big Tech, and sanctions package approval

In today's newsletter: A potential fine is on its way for a US technology company in breach of the bloc's digital fairness rules, and the EU's 21st package of sanctions finally gets over the line amid criticism from a Baltic head of state in exclusive comments to Euronews.

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Trump aide says Putin is suffering ‘staggering’ losses of 5,000 troops a week

Ukrainian president says Kremlin aides signalling Russian leader alone responsible for frontline losses

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