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Duterte has repeatedly insisted he has not ordered or incited police to murder drug addicts or suspects, while at other times he has said he would be happy to slaughter them or have tens of thousands killed. (Photo: AP)

Philippines President offers to shoot criminals himself in his deadly...

Duterte made the comments following his announcement to withdraw police who were accused of rights abuses.

21 Oct 2017 4:51 PM IST

US President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Donald Trump breaks ice, boosts relations with Philippines

Duterte vowed during last year's election campaign that he would wage an unprecedented crackdown to eradicate illegal...

15 Nov 2017 6:51 AM IST

President Donald Trump will dispatch his top diplomatic and military advisors to Pakistan in the coming weeks. (Photo: AFP | File)

Trump says strong ties with Philippines vital for military reasons,...

The US president also said that he repaired relations with Philippines which soured after Obama criticized Duterte.

15 Nov 2017 4:43 PM IST

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (Photo: AP)

Canadian PM criticises Philippine Prez over drug crackdown claiming...

Canadian PM mentioned human rights, the rule of law, and extrajudicial killings as issues that concerns Canada.

14 Nov 2017 2:10 PM IST

After an awkward few seconds, Trump appeared to recognise his error and made the link between Nguyen and Duterte. (Photo: AFP)

Twitter reacts to Trump's awkard ASEAN handshake photo op

Donald Trump was all fingers and thumbs during a carefully choreographed photo op.

13 Nov 2017 7:02 PM IST

US President Donald Trump raised North Koreas missile tests during talks on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Trump thanks Duterte for hospitality, avoids queries on Philippines...

Trump praised Duterte's hospitality, the organisation of the summit he was hosting and even the weather, but said...

13 Nov 2017 3:09 PM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

PM Modi to attend Asean November 14; Quad' meet on sidelines?

Economic issues including trade and investment are also expected to be discussed in detail.

10 Nov 2017 1:52 AM IST

Rodrigo Duterte has said he is on the right track regarding human rights and has never instructed security forces to kill suspects who were not resisting arrest. (Photo: AP)

Philippines' Duterte says son will be killed if drug allegations...

'So I told Paolo: 'My order is to kill you if you are caught. And I will protect the police who kill you, if it is...

21 Sept 2017 11:44 AM IST

The Prime Minister said India was committed to work with the with the ASEAN nations to enhance collaboration in the maritime domain. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

India shares ASEAN vision for rule based societies, values of peace:...

Thanking the leaders for their presence, PM said 'their collective presence in India has touched hearts of my 1.25...

25 Jan 2018 7:04 PM IST

Duterte who came into power after vouching to kill all of the countrys drug users and peddlers has been doing just that. (Photo: File)

Shoot them in their vagina: What Prez Duteres wants to do to female...

This is not the first time that Duterte has come under the limelight for being openly misogynistic and tried to brush it...

12 Feb 2018 7:24 PM IST

There was no immediate reaction from Kuwaiti officials. (Photo: AP)

Philippines makes ban on workers going to Kuwait permanent

The Philippines called Kuwait's decision 'deeply disturbing,' saying it 'reneged' on an earlier agreement to work...

29 April 2018 7:26 PM IST

Rodrigo Duterte, who took office in 2016 and has boasted of killings he claims to have committed personally, has sidelined many of his top domestic critics. (Photo: File)

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte injured in motorcycle crash

The crash came 10 days after Duterte -- the oldest person to be elected Philippine Prez-- disclosed he is suffering from...

17 Oct 2019 2:03 PM IST