TEHRAN, June 1, YJC - Philippine security forces have killed 89 extremist militants during more than a week of fighting in a southern city but the gunmen are still offering strong resistance and holding hostages, the military says.
TEHRAN, May 31, YJC -Philippine security forces have killed 89 extremist militants during more than a week of fighting in a southern city but the gunmen are still offering strong resistance and holding hostages, the military says.
TEHRAN, May 18, YJC - The Philippines will no longer accept grants from the European Union, the EU delegation to Manila says, following repeated tirades from President Rodrigo Duterte over its criticism of his deadly drug war.
Iran said it is negotiating with the Philippines over exports of crude oil to the country – a fresh indication that the list of the Islamic Republic’s oil clients is still expanding after the removal of sanctions last year.
Russia is ready to supply the Philippines with sophisticated weapons including aircraft and submarines and aims to become a close friend of the country as it diversifies its foreign ties, Russia's ambassador said on Wednesday.
Armed men have broken into a prison in the southern Philippines, engaging in a shootout with guards, killing one, and helping more than 150 inmates to break out.
BEIJING, Oct 26, 2014 (AFP) - China intends to improve efficiency in military spending through tighter monitoring of how funds are used, state media reported Sunday.
Thousands of American and Philippine troops launched large annual exercises on Monday after US President Barack Obama vowed "ironclad" backing for its Asian ally, locked in a tense maritime row with China.
President Barack Obama landed in the Philippines Monday to cement new defence ties on the last leg of an Asian tour conducted against a backdrop of territorial tensions between US allies and China.