TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – Several posts on Instagram [archive] and Facebook claim that an Israeli missile accidentally hit the North Korean embassy in Tehran, Iran. The posts include a photo of a burned-out building. The narrative sparked fears that North Korea, as a nuclear-armed state, would be drawn into a war between Iran, Israel, and the United States. … Read more
Good day. Here are the stories of The Manila Times for Saturday, February 14, 2026. Today’s episode is brought to you by Wilcon Depot, The Philippines’ leading home improvement and construction supplies retailer—your Trusted Building Partner. READ: DILG-Chinese Embassy talks aim to defuse row THE Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) has begun … Read more
Published Jan 29, 2026 11:25 am | Updated Jan 29, 2026 02:42 pm Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan would be willing to leave the Philippines if President Marcos asked him to do so. China’s embassy in Manila made the pronouncement on Wednesday night, Jan. 29, amid calls in Manila to recall and declare him persona … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese embassy continued to lash out at Commodore Jay Tarriela, Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) spokesman, for allegedly spreading false narratives and claimed to be “relentlessly attacking and smearing” Beijing. “China firmly opposes and strongly condemns such kind of words and actions. We have firmly responded and made serious démarches to the … Read more
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta – The Embassy of Japan in Jakarta noted a consistent annual increase in the number of Indonesian students pursuing education in Japan. According to embassy records, 5,379 Indonesian students were studying in Japan in 2024, ranging from diploma (D2) to doctoral (S3) programs. This figure represents a rise from previous years, with 4,892 … Read more
Ambassador Philippe Lhuillier delivered his closing remarks for the 11th Philippines-Spain Forum to a packed audience of leading figures from the diplomatic, economic, academic, and cultural sectors of both countries at the main auditorium of Instituto Cervantes in Madrid, Spain. The Forum was held from March 19 to 21, 2025. With the theme “Celebrating Spanish-Philippines … Read more
(UPDATE) THE Japanese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday opened five visa application centers nationwide to expedite visa processing and issuance as Japan becomes a favorite destination of Filipino tourists. In January, the embassy advised Filipino tourists to file their visa application two months before their expected arrival in Japan as the processing of visa requests … Read more
(UPDATE) THE Japanese Embassy in Manila on Wednesday opened five visa application centers nationwide to expedite visa processing and issuance as Japan becomes a favorite destination of Filipino tourists. In January, the embassy advised Filipino tourists to file their visa application two months before their expected arrival in Japan as the processing of visa requests … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy requested the Philippine government for a visit to its citizen who was arrested recently for being an alleged spy so that it could provide assistance. In a statement issued on Saturday, the embassy said the so-called “espionage” operation of a Chinese citizen in the Philippines was “baseless speculation and … Read more
Foreign ambassadors in Türkiye took a moment to reflect on their experiences, sharing the highlights and significant memories of their time in the country throughout 2024. Their personal stories reveal the cultural exchange, friendships and moments of discovery that have enriched their diplomatic missions. The ambassador of Bosnia-Herzegovina to Ankara, Mirsada Colakovic, arrived in Türkiye … Read more