The authorities in Japan and the Philippines lifted tsunami warnings in coastal regions after ordering evacuations. Power failures near the epicenter were reported.
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Earthquake in Southern Philippines Kills 7
The 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City, where hundreds were injured, and schools and shopping malls were closed.
Earthquake in Southern Philippines Kills 7
The 6.7-magnitude earthquake struck near General Santos City, where hundreds were injured, and schools and shopping malls were closed.
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Leila de Lima, Duterte Critic, Is Released on Bail in the Philippines
Though she was never convicted, Ms. de Lima was detained for six years after she fiercely opposed the Philippine former president’s brutal war on drugs.
Philippine Ship Is an Unlikely Outpost That Is Angering China
After multiple maritime clashes, the Philippines invited journalists on a mission to resupply the Sierra Madre. A reporter for The Times was given rare access.
Ukraine Accuses Russia of Deadly Strike on Civilian Ship in Black Sea
The episode, which killed one and injured four others, comes amid a recent uptick in military activity and attacks in the Black Sea, a hot spot in the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Radio Journalist, ‘DJ Johnny Walker,’ Fatally Shot During Live Broadcast in the Philippines
A gunman shot and killed Juan Jumalon, known to his followers as D.J. Johnny Walker, while he was livestreaming his radio show on Facebook.
How Long Will Divorce Remain Illegal in the Philippines?
A campaign in the Philippines that frames divorce as a basic human right is gaining momentum, despite systemic and religious barriers.
Japan and Philippines, Wary of China, Look to Expand Military Ties
An agreement, driven by the shared view that Beijing increasingly poses a threat to the region, would give Tokyo access to bases and make it easier to conduct joint drills.