- Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin makes surprise departure ahead of a risky court ruling
- Putin meets Kim, praises North Korean troops in Russia
- Japanese climber, 102, sets Mount Fuji record
- AFP: It would take more than a tugboat to tow BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal
- Floods kill over 30 in Indian-controlled Kashmir, displace 150,000 in east Pakistan
- Palace slams Discaya couple's denial in Film Heritage Building debacle
- Marcos, first lady visit Cambodia to boost ties
- Corruption crackdown: VP Sara Duterte, lawmakers call for deeper probe into government
- Metro Manila disaster agencies expand response areas in preparation for 'Big One'
- New law lets foreigner investors lease land for 99 years
