Philippines' counter-terrorism strategy still stalled after 7 years since the 'ISIS siege' on Marawi

Phys.org— Following the 2017 siege of Marawi, the Philippines' counter-terrorism efforts have faced an increasingly complex and unpredictable landscape. While authorities have claimed victory, one which garnered global media attention during the peak of ISIS reign in Syria and Iraq, the aftermath of Marawi highlights the urgent need for a comprehensive reassessment of the country's counter-terrorism strategy.

gCaptain—Philippines Weighs New Strategy to Counter China’s Sea Actions. By Peter Martin and Andreo Calonzo (Bloomberg) — The Philippines is weighing a new approach in the South China Sea where increasing encounters with Beijing have damaged its vessels and injured

Daily Mail—'She misses him. She still cries. She is very sad and quiet:' Heartache of wife longing for husband not seen since being kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. For Shlomo Mantzur's 86th birthday on March 17, his family celebrated with his favourite ice cream: pistachio. But the guest of honour was missing at his own birthday party.

KSN-TV—Monday marks 2 years since Andover tornado, city has since rebuilt. Monday, April 29, 2024, marks two years since an EF3 tornado hit the City of Andover.