Getty Images Three women waving the Philippine flag and wearing face masks, walking from an airplane in the background after being repatriated fro the Middle East due to the US and Israel's war on IranGetty Images. Philippine migrant workers have been returning from the Gulf in the wake of the conflict All Norma Tactacon can do is pray as the sirens blare. The 49-year-old, who works in the Middle East as a domestic worker, is thousands of miles away from her home in the Philippines, (…)

Taiwan has insisted it is a sovereign, independent nation, after US President Donald Trump cautioned it against formally declaring independence from China. Reuters Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te stands to the right of the picture waving and smiling at his party HQ in Taipei. Behind him is a green backdrop with Chinese lettering.Reuters. President Lai says Taiwan does not need to declare formal independence Trump's remarks came after a two-day summit in Beijing, after which he said he (…)

Xi Jinping threw a grand welcome for Donald Trump on the first day of a visit that could reset ties between the rival superpowers. Watch: Key moments from day one of Trump-Xi summit The military honour guard lined up outside the Great Hall of the People to welcome Trump, complete with a gun salute and a band playing the US national anthem. The president paused twice to say hello to schoolchildren cheering with Chinese and American flags. As he shook hands with Xi, he leaned in to pat (…)