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Filipino food influencer dies after eating ‘devil crab’
Online Reporters, Published on 12/02/2026
» A Filipino woman who gained online fame for videos of her unusual eating habits has died after consuming a highly poisonous “devil crab” for a social media video.
9 killed in Canada mass shooting that targeted school, residence: police
AFP, Published on 11/02/2026
» TORONTO (CANADA) - A mass shooting in a remote part of western Canada killed nine people on Tuesday, including seven who were shot at a secondary school, before the suspect took their own life.
Philippines says fishermen hurt, boats damaged by China in South China Sea
Reuters, Published on 13/12/2025
» MANILA — The Philippine coast guard said on Saturday that three Filipino fishermen had been wounded, and two fishing vessels suffered "significant damage" when Chinese coast guard ships fired water cannon in a disputed South China Sea shoal.
British woman on death row leaves Indonesia after repatriation deal
Reuters, Published on 07/11/2025
» BALI, Indonesia - A 69-year-old British woman who was on death row in Indonesia on drug offences departed the country early on Friday after Jakarta and London reached a deal to repatriate her and another prisoner on humanitarian grounds.
Myanmar scam-centre raids trigger jobs rush to other fraud hubs
AFP, Published on 04/11/2025
» Recent attacks by govenment and Karen foces on one of Myanmar's most notorious internet scam hubs sparked a recruitment drive, as fleeing workers rushed to enlist at other, nearby fraud factories, experts and insiders told AFP.
Philippines inks military pact with Canada in bid to deter China
Bloomberg, Published on 02/11/2025
» The Philippines and Canada signed a visiting forces agreement on Sunday, the latest military pact struck by Manila as it builds a coalition of allies to deter what it sees as Chinese aggression in the South China Sea.
Impoverished Filipinos forge a life among the dead
AFP, Published on 30/10/2025
» MANILA - In teeming Manila, where poverty runs deep and millions lack adequate shelter, some of the living have found refuge among the dead.
Philippines accuses China of ramming vessel near disputed island
Reuters, Published on 12/10/2025
» MANILA - The Philippines accused Chinese maritime forces of using water cannon and ramming a Filipino vessel near the Philippine-occupied Thitu Island, calling the actions a "clear threat" that escalates tensions in contested South China Sea waters.
Passengers rush to rearrange flights at Hong Kong airport as Ragasa approaches
South China Morning Post, Published on 23/09/2025
» Travellers have started preparing for the onslaught of Super Typhoon Ragasa, with some arriving at Hong Kong International Airport up to two days early on Monday to reschedule flights as all local airlines announced cancellations of most departures starting Tuesday evening.
Hong Kong prepares for 'serious threat' from Super Typhoon Ragasa
AFP, Published on 23/09/2025
» HONG KONG - Hong Kong rushed to prepare for the arrival of Super Typhoon Ragasa on Tuesday, with officials warning of a "serious threat" comparable to some of the most destructive storms in the city's recent history.