Filipino Catholics protest corruption at religious procession
A massive religious procession in Manila turned into a protest against a major corruption scandal. Millions demanded jailed lawmakers as a bishop called for resignations.
A massive religious procession in Manila turned into a protest against a major corruption scandal. Millions demanded jailed lawmakers as a bishop called for resignations.
New research reveals Vietnam's capital Hanoi as a top budget holiday spot, where a McDonald's meal, three beers and a taxi ride cost just £5.60. Discover more Asian value destinations.
New research reveals Vietnam's capital Hanoi as a top budget destination where a McDonald's meal, three beers and a taxi ride total just £5.60. Discover more cheap Asian city breaks for 2026.
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Thousands, including Catholic clergy, protest in the Philippines demanding prosecution for a massive corruption scandal involving stolen flood project funds. Public outrage grows.
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Over half a million Filipinos protested in Manila after an audit revealed billions in flood defence funds were lost to corruption. Join the call for government transparency.
Thousands protest in Manila over flood control corruption scandal implicating lawmakers. Police on high alert as public outrage grows over substandard defences in typhoon-prone nation.
The story of the £540m Hanoi Circuit, a Formula One track built but never used. Discover how the pandemic and corruption scandal doomed Vietnam's F1 ambitions.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping signals strategic pivot towards developing nations, emphasising cooperation with Global South while criticising Western 'meddling' in regional affairs.
Major power outages hit Vietnam and the Philippines as extreme heatwave pushes electricity grids to breaking point, causing widespread disruption across the region.
Groundbreaking research from Kyoto University identifies Vietnam's Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City region as an emerging megapolitan area set to transform Southeast Asia's economic landscape by 2030.
A dramatic confrontation unfolds in the Philippines as environmental activists clash with developers over controversial reclamation projects threatening one of Asia's last ecological frontiers.
Metro Manila faces severe water shortages as El Niño intensifies, affecting millions of residents and prompting emergency government measures.
Peru has dramatically severed diplomatic relations with Mexico after the Mexican government granted asylum to Peru's former prime minister, escalating a bitter political dispute between the Latin American nations.
Groundbreaking research reveals severe contamination in Hanoi's canal network, with pollution levels up to 40 times higher than national safety standards, posing significant health risks to millions.
Severe tropical storm Typhoon Kalmaegi unleashes torrential rains across northern Philippines, triggering widespread flooding and forcing thousands to evacuate their homes.
Manila faces devastating floods after relentless rainfall, with emergency services conducting dramatic rescues across the Philippine capital.
In a groundbreaking diplomatic move, Dublin and Kingston have established an unprecedented city-to-city partnership, creating the first-ever direct link between the Irish and Jamaican capitals with plans for cultural and economic cooperation.
Fox News presenter Pete Hegseth faces diplomatic backlash after falsely claiming to have visited Vietnam's capital 'Hanoi Jane Fonda', confusing the city with a controversial historical figure.
Australian PM Anthony Albanese reveals he obtained Donald Trump's personal mobile number during diplomatic meeting, raising eyebrows in political circles about unprecedented access.
Chinese President Xi Jinping's commanding presence at the APEC summit signals Beijing's growing global influence as Western powers face diplomatic challenges. Analysis of the geopolitical shifts from Seoul.
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Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City experience widespread power cuts as extreme temperatures push Vietnam's electricity grid to breaking point, disrupting businesses and daily life.
Donald Trump faces backlash after mimicking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's accent during a campaign rally, raising questions about diplomatic sensitivity and cultural respect.
Vietnamese authorities intensify suppression of political activists with recent arrests in Hanoi, raising concerns over human rights and freedom of expression in the communist state.
New geological research reveals the Philippines faces imminent threat from a major 7.2 magnitude earthquake that could strike Metro Manila, with experts warning of catastrophic consequences for millions.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese holds crucial talks with former President Donald Trump during US visit, discussing AUKUS partnership and regional security while navigating complex diplomatic waters.