Saddened by loss of lives, destruction caused by earthquake in Philippines: PM Modi

June 8, 2026 10:27 PM

Saddened by loss of lives, destruction caused by earthquake in Philippines: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday conveyed his condolences to Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr over the loss of lives following the earthquake in Mindanao. “Saddened by the loss of lives and destruction caused by today’s earthquake in Mindanao, Philippines. My heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and prayers for the speedy recovery of those injured. India stands in solidarity with the people and the Government of the Philippines,” PM Modi wrote on X. At least 32 p...

Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC 

May 12, 2026 2:18 PM

Philippines drug war enforcer urges president to not hand him over to ICC 

The top enforcer of former Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Tuesday to not hand him over to the International Criminal Court, but said he was ready to face justice at home. Fearing arrest and hunkered down in his legislative office for a second day, Senator Ronald dela Rosa said he had faithfully served his country. The ICC unsealed an arrest warrant on Monday for former police chief dela Rosa, dated November, on suspicion of crimes...