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At least three students were killed and several others injured in a rare school shooting at San Jose National High School in Tacloban City, Philippines. Two Grade 9 students, aged 14 and 15, were taken into custody; investigators cite a grudge over school bullying as a possible motive, while the country's gun proliferation problem has come under renewed focus.
Days after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines, officials report at least 61 deaths, 40 missing, and a newly exposed shoreline stretching up to 200 meters in places. Geologists attribute the dramatic coastal uplift to a shift in the Cotabato Trench, leaving marine life dying on exposed reefs. Discrepancies remain in fatality figures, with one report citing 76 deaths.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on the sidelines of the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, discussing bilateral relations and cooperation. The summit marks the 35th anniversary of Russia-ASEAN relations, with leaders addressing trade, investment, and regional issues.
Russia and ASEAN member states have adopted a joint declaration at a summit in Kazan, agreeing to enhance cooperation in cultural and creative industries, workforce training, heritage preservation, and linguistic diversity. The agreements cover digital content markets, traditional crafts, and potential joint cultural years, reflecting a broad effort to deepen ties.
Russia and ASEAN have adopted a joint statement on energy cooperation at a summit in Kazan, expressing concern over growing global energy instability driven by geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions. The parties also agreed to deepen energy ties, with Russia positioning itself as a key partner.
At the Russia-ASEAN summit in Kazan, President Vladimir Putin emphasized the partnership's stabilizing role in the Asia-Pacific, marking 35 years of ties. Southeast Asian leaders, including Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim, met Putin despite geopolitical pressures, focusing on energy security. Multiple documents were expected, including the Kazan Declaration.
Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov dismissed European assumptions that the situation on the battlefield is shifting in Ukraine's favor as 'categorically incorrect.' He also commented on U.S. President Donald Trump's views and plans for visits by Trump envoys to Russia.
The Russia-ASEAN summit, marking 35 years of relations, is being held in Kazan on June 17-18, with Russian President Vladimir Putin hosting leaders from Southeast Asia. The summit features bilateral meetings, a business forum, and the adoption of joint documents, including the Kazan Declaration and a comprehensive action plan through 2030.
The Philippine Senate has elected Sherwin Gatchalian, an ally of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., as its new president, ending a leadership standoff that had seen two senators claim the post. The move weakens the political position of Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio ahead of her impeachment trial, while the Senate's website was defaced amid the turmoil.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Sultan of Brunei Hassanal Bolkiah have arrived in Kazan for the Russia-ASEAN summit, where leaders are discussing expanded cooperation. Marcos met with Russian President Vladimir Putin, with trade and energy emerging as key topics.
The Philippines has vowed to prevent any structure from being built at Scarborough Shoal after detecting a floating platform in the disputed South China Sea feature. China says the platform was part of a scientific expedition, while Manila has lodged a diplomatic protest.
The Strait of Hormuz is expected to reopen on Friday after a US-Iran framework agreement, but mine clearance, insurance hurdles, and shipper caution mean normal traffic may take weeks to resume. Around 500 vessels remain stranded in the Gulf, and daily transits are still a fraction of prewar levels.
Diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran have produced a framework agreement including oil export waivers and asset releases, even as Israeli military operations in Lebanon and exchanges of fire with Iran threaten the process. Israeli leaders have rejected any requirement to withdraw from southern Lebanon, drawing public criticism from President Trump. Multiple outlets report the conflict has entered its fourth month with ceasefire arrangements under severe strain.
Taiwan's coast guard reported that two Chinese government vessels entered the restricted waters around Taiping Island in the South China Sea on Thursday, marking a first. The ships left after being driven away, and the incident underscores escalating tensions over maritime claims in the region.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signaled a shift in how the Philippines discusses the South China Sea, framing it as a shared vulnerability rather than a territorial dispute. Analysts note Asean is unlikely to adopt a collective stance, while critics argue Manila's confrontational approach has failed to resolve tensions and may undermine regional unity.
China has barred Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro and his family from entering the country, including Hong Kong and Macau, over remarks deemed harmful to bilateral ties. Manila has called the move an 'unfriendly act' that could further strain relations, while Teodoro vows to continue defending Philippine interests. The sanctions mark an escalation in the ongoing South China Sea dispute.
China has announced it will conduct maritime surveys east of Taiwan on a routine basis, following recent talks between Japan and the Philippines on maritime boundaries. The move, reported by state media, aims to assert Chinese sovereignty and counter perceived efforts to introduce a foreign military presence in the area.
Taiwan's coast guard has vowed to forcefully drive away Chinese ships that assert jurisdiction in its waters, following a Chinese patrol off Taiwan's eastern shores. The patrol, which China said was a response to Japan-Philippines maritime talks, inspected 198 vessels and rectified violations involving three ships. Tensions also rose as two Chinese government ships reportedly approached Taiwan-controlled Itu Aba in the South China Sea.
Three Indian sailors were killed when the US military struck the tanker MT Settebello in the Gulf of Oman. The incident has prompted India to summon a senior US diplomat to protest. The US says the ship violated its blockade by attempting to transport oil from Iran.
At the Fleet 2026 maritime defense show, BrahMos Aerospace's managing co-director told TASS that all advanced Indian Navy ships will be armed with the company's supersonic cruise missiles. The joint venture also revealed plans to upgrade the BrahMos-NG missile in 2027 and stated readiness to supply missiles to Russia on request, with an order portfolio of about $6 billion.