Thailand's legal weed lures curious but cautious Asian tourists
Most Asian nations have strict drug laws with harsh penalties, so Thailand's de facto legalization of pot has brought a wave of tourists from the region.
Philippines
Philippine censors give "Barbie" the nod, but with a tweak
Censors say the Barbie movie can be shown in theaters, but only with lines blurred on a "child-like" map that has irked more than one nation.
Philippines' Mayon volcano spews lava as thousands evacuate
The Philippines' most active volcano is gently spewing lava down its slopes, alerting tens of thousands they may have to flee a violent and life-threatening explosion.
U.S. man held in Manila after girlfriend's body found in water drum
Police say the woman's son reported her missing four days earlier, and said there was a "foul odor" on the property.
Wreckage of sunken Japanese WWII ship found
The wreckage of a Japanese ship that was torpedoed during World War II off the coast of the Philippines has been found. The ship was carrying Allied prisoners of war, most of them Australians, when it sank in 1942. All 1,080 people aboard perished.
"Risky" search planned for plane feared down near active volcano crater
An aerial search team spotted suspected wreckage of the small plane about 1,150 feet from the crater of Mayon Volcano.
China says more than 10 U.S. balloons have entered airspace over past year
The United States denied that it operates any surveillance balloons over China.
China says balloon flying over U.S. is theirs
China's Foreign Ministry said Friday a suspected spy balloon flying over the U.S. is used to gather meteorological information and deviated from its scheduled route. The object was seen flying over Montana, where some U.S. nuclear missile facilities are located. CBS News senior investigative correspondent Catherine Herridge joined Anne-Marie Green and Janet Shamlian from Washington to discuss.
U.S. secures military deal with Philippines
The United States and the Philippines announced an expansion of America's military presence there on Thursday, with U.S. forces granted access to four more military bases in an effort to ramp up deterrence against China. CBS News' Anne-Marie Green has more.
U.S. to expand military presence in Philippines in move to counter China
The United States and the Philippines have announced an expansion of America's military presence in the Southeast Asian country.
Army general accused of ordering murder of woman seeking to blackmail him
Durante was sacked as commander of the 101st Brigade after he was named as a person of interest in Yvonette Chua Plaza's murder, officials said.
Maria Ressa wins tax. case, speaks out
Philippine journalist and Nobel Prize winner Maria Ressa was acquitted of all tax evasion charges against her in the Philippines, and she is speaking out against the "harassment and intimidation" officials have directed against her and her news site, Rappler. Maria Ressa spoke about her journey on CBS News.
Nobel Prize laureate journalist Maria Ressa acquitted of tax evasion
"Today, facts win" declared a defiant Ressa, who still faces other charges in a long-running legal battle with the government she calls "a brazen abuse of power."
Remains of soldier who died 80 years ago in POW camp identified
Experts say they have identified the remains of a soldier from Massachusetts who died as a prisoner of war during World War II.
Harris pledges support for Philippines
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to the Palawan Island to pledge U.S. support for the Philippines against "intimidation and coercion" in the South China Sea. Julia Manchester, a national political for "The Hill," discusses the significance of the vice president's speech and symbolic visit.
Harris travels to the Philippines
Vice President Kamala Harris traveled to the Philippines Tuesday to reinforce the United States' commitment to military support. Geopolitical risk analyst Scott Moskowitz joins CBS News to talk about the trip's significance.
Prison chief linked to murder allegedly ordered search for buried treasure
Gerald Bantag has faced a series of unusual allegations since being suspended last month, including the breeding of horses and snakes at the overcrowded prison complex.
A passion for ube
The purple yam, a staple and rising export from the Philippines, is a feast for the eyes when used in cakes, pies, drinks or ice cream. Correspondent Elaine Quijano checks out the ube, the vivid violet tuber that's taking root in America.
U.N.: World population reaches 8 billion
CBS News correspondent Lana Zak discussed a U.N. report on the world's population. Countries in sub-Saharan Africa are expected to have rapid growth while North America and Europe are expected to start declining by the 2030s.
The Dish: Chef Lulu Ranta
Chef Lulu Ranta was born in the Philippines, where she worked as a maid with a dream of owning a restaurant. CBS News correspondent Jeff Glor speaks with Ranta on how she made that dream come true.
Radio commentator killed by motorcycle-riding gunmen in Philippines
Mabasa, who used the broadcast name Percy Lapid, was critical of former President Rodrigo Duterte and his successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
5 rescuers killed trying to save villagers trapped in floodwaters
Five rescuers drowned after their boat overturned when it was hit by a collapsed wall, tossing them into rampaging floodwaters, officials said.
Powerful earthquake rocks Philippines, killing at least 5
"It was the most powerful quake I've felt and I thought the ground would open up," one officer said.
Journalist Maria Ressa defies gov't order, says Rappler running as "usual"
The Nobel Prize winning Philippine journalist and her outlet have been locked in a battle over free speech with President Rodrigo Duterte's government for years.
Militants accused of beheading Canadian, German hostages surrender
Robert Hall and John Ridsdel were beheaded by the militants after the deadline for ransom payment passed.
Australian leader says terror attack motivated by ISIS as new info emerges
The men suspected of attacking a Jewish gathering on Bondi Beach were inspired by the ISIS terror group and spent weeks last month in the Philippines, officials say.
Brown shooting investigators seek more video amid questions over security
Questions swirl about campus security, the apparent lack of video evidence and whether the focus on the person of interest gave the attacker more time to escape.
Nick Reiner, son of Rob Reiner and wife Michele, arrested for their murders
Nick Reiner, a son of director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele, has been arrested on murder charges following their deaths, police said.
BBC vows to defend itself from Trump's $10 billion lawsuit
As Trump seeks a vast sum in damages from the U.K. public broadcaster for alleged defamation and unfair trade practice, BBC indicates it won't settle without a fight.
U.S. adds 64,000 jobs in November as unemployment hits four-year high
The unemployment rate in November rose to 4.6%, its highest level since September 2021.
How the Coast Guard uses "disabling fire" to stop alleged drug boats
A Coast Guard crew offloaded over 27,000 pounds of drugs in California on Monday.
Pentagon "escalating" review of Sen. Kelly over video on illegal orders
The Pentagon says it is "escalating" a probe into Sen. Mark Kelly, one of six Democratic lawmakers who urged service members to "refuse illegal orders."
White House ballroom to be completed in Summer 2028, Park Service says
President Trump's White House ballroom addition is expected to be finished a few months before the 2028 elections.
7 highlights from Erika Kirk's CBS News town hall
Erika Kirk recalls the emotional fog of Charlie Kirk's assassination, addresses conspiracy theories and takes questions during a CBS News town hall hosted by Bari Weiss.