Saturday, June 20, 2026

Philippines

June 9, 2026

Philippines’ earthquake death toll rises to 37, 32,000 displaced

About 2,500 houses, 6,000 schools, and 117 government buildings were damaged across provinces in the Philippines.

A scene from the Philippines earthquake
May 13, 2026

Nigeria, South Africa, others express concern about nuclear sharing, condemns proliferation

China, Indonesia, Iran, Malaysia, Nepal, Nigeria, Sri Lanka, among others, also opposed nuclear weapon sharing and underlined its incompatibility with the NPT.

President Bola Tinubu and President Cyril Ramaphosa
May 7, 2026

ASEAN summit to be overshadowed by Iran war fallout

Nations in Southeast Asia have been particularly hard hit by the economic fallout from the war in Iran due to their dependence on oil deliveries via the Strait of Hormuz.

ASEAN Summit
April 24, 2026

Duterte to stand trial for crimes against humanity

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will face trial following the confirmation of charges bordering on crimes against humanity by judges at the ICC.

Ex- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
April 15, 2026

American YouTuber Johnny Somali jailed in South Korea for public nuisance

Before the hearing, he told reporters he wished to apologize to South Koreans.

Johnny Somali.
April 4, 2026

Nigeria emerges largest global market for USDT, USDC

 At least 59 per cent of Nigerian cryptocurrency users hold USDT, while 48 per cent own USDC, according to the 2026 Stablecoin Utility Report by BVNK. 

Tether (USDT) and USD Coin (USDC)
March 14, 2026

Nigeria rally past Philippines 101–84 in FIBA World Cup qualifier

Balogun scored five points during the run with perfect shooting, while Nigeria’s defence limited the Philippines’ scoring options late in the game.

Nigeria vs Philippines
February 19, 2026

Expensive cross-border payments limiting opportunities in developing countries: Cardoso

Mr Cardoso said cross-border payments have become central to the global financial system.

Olayemi Cardoso
January 26, 2026

Several people dead, dozens missing as ferry carrying about 400 passengers sinks in Philippines

A ferry carrying more than 359 people capsized in the southern Philippines on Monday.

Capsized ferry
December 6, 2025

World Bank, countries announce progress in improving health care for 1.5 billion people by 2030

The World Bank Group, global partners and countries, on Saturday, announced continued progress toward the goal of delivering affordable and quality health services to 1

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