Philippines: Protests Over Flood-Control Corruption Turn Violent in Manila

On Sunday, tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Manila to protest alleged corruption in government flood-control projects. Demonstrators clashed with police at multiple locations, including Ayala Bridge, Recto, and Mendiola, throwing rocks and firebombs. The unrest resulted in over 200 arrests and at least 50 people hospitalized, including nearly 100 police officers who were injured. Some protesters were detained for allegedly setting fire to a truck.

Japan boy band at dance event in Vietnam

Japan boy band at dance event in Vietnam

Japanese pop group Da Pump performs in Hanoi on Dec. 1, 2023, at a dance festival marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Vietnam.

Japan boy band at dance event in Vietnam

Japan boy band at dance event in Vietnam

Japanese pop group Da Pump performs in Hanoi on Dec. 1, 2023, at a dance festival marking the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and Vietnam.

Korean youths go wild over Da Dump performance

Korean youths go wild over Da Dump performance

SEOUL, South Korea - Young South Koreans go wild over the stage performance of Japanese pop song group Da Pump held as part of events to mark the 40th anniversary of the normalization of bilateral relations at the Olympic Hall in Seoul on Jan. 28.

Korean youths go wild over Da Dump performance

Korean youths go wild over Da Dump performance

SEOUL, South Korea - Young South Koreans go wild over the stage performance of Japanese pop song group Da Pump held as part of events to mark the 40th anniversary of the normalization of bilateral relations at the Olympic Hall in Seoul on Jan. 28. (Kyodo)