A tourist visiting Kabug Mangrove Park and Wetlands in the Philippines was bitten by a crocodile while attempting to take a selfie, narrowly escaping a fatal attack.
A record number of cardinals from 71 countries gather in Rome to elect the next pope. Italian Cardinal Pietro Parolin leads as a favorite, followed by Matteo Maria Zuppi and Pierbattista Pizzaballa.
Leicester City's Hamza Choudhury becomes Bangladesh's first Premier League representative. Exclusive details on lone international players in the EPL.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte detained in Netherlands for human rights abuses, facing ICC trial. Learn more about the case.
Arrest of former President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila sparks joy and controversy amid ICC accusations. Human rights groups react.
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested at Manila airport for crimes against humanity. ICC investigation on 'war on drugs' period.
Svalbard Global Seed Vault ensures food security with 1.3 million seed varieties. New seeds added annually from worldwide countries.
Thailand gears up for influx of rescued cyber slaves from Myanmar after shutting down illegal online operations.
A small plane leased by the US military crashes in the Philippines, resulting in the death of 4 individuals.
Japan, the Philippines, and the United States have agreed to strengthen their ties in response to the increasing tensions in the South China Sea.
The history and importance of Greenland for the USA, from Nazi occupation to China's growing influence in the region.
A Chinese underwater drone suspected to be of Chinese origin was recovered in the sea around the Philippines, raising concerns for state security. The drone, marked as HY-119, was found by local fishermen and handed over to authorities.
Pope Francis urges for a Christmas truce in ongoing conflicts around the world, recalling historical examples of spontaneous ceasefires during the festive season.
Dictators often seek refuge in certain countries for specific reasons. Some recent examples include the ousted Syrian president Bashar al-Assad finding asylum in Russia.
A 35-meter-high rooster-shaped building on an island in the Philippines has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest in the world. Visitors can even stay overnight in this unique structure.
Filipino Vice President Sara Duterte allegedly claims to have hired a hitman to assassinate sitting President Ferdinand Marcos, his wife, and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
Filipino authorities ordered the evacuation of more than 250,000 people as 'supertyphoon' Man-yi approaches. The storm is expected to bring severe winds and deadly storm surges.
The death toll in the Philippines from floods caused by the powerful tropical storm Trami has risen to 81.
At least forty people in the Philippines have lost their lives due to flooding caused by the tropical storm Trami.
A search operation in Bois de Boulogne in Paris ended with the discovery of the lifeless body of a 19-year-old student, largely buried. Family members had put up missing person posters and organized a search effort for the student who was last seen at her university campus.
The death toll from the severe weather in northern Vietnam has risen to at least 82, following the passage of Typhoon Yagi, which also caused significant damage in Myanmar.
