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Human trafficking suspect arrested after 12 years on the run
Published on 17/09/2024
» Police have arrested a woman on charges of human trafficking in connection with forced labour on fishing trawlers after she was on the run for more than a decade.
Quad plans joint patrols in Indo-Pacific to counter illegal fishing
Published on 15/09/2024
» The United States, Japan, Australia and India plan to launch joint patrols to monitor vessels in the Indo-Pacific, diplomatic sources said Sunday, in the latest effort by the Quad group to counter illegal fishing in waters where China's influence is growing.
Stretched US Navy eyes risky new waters in South China Sea
Published on 02/09/2024
» LONDON - As two US aircraft carrier battle groups patrolled the Indian Ocean this week in an explicit effort to deter Iran from striking Israel and sparking a major regional conflict, a very different military messaging effort was underway in a luxury conference centre in Manila.
Philippines says actions of China air force 'illegal' and 'reckless'
Published on 11/08/2024
» MANILA - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Sunday condemned Chinese air force actions in waters of the South China Sea claimed by both countries, calling the actions "unjustified, illegal and reckless".
Manila decries ‘dangerous’ acts by Chinese jets
Published on 10/08/2024
» MANILA - The Philippine military on Saturday strongly condemned “dangerous and provocative actions” by China’s air force at a contested shoal in the South China Sea.
US increases presence in Australia to counter ‘coercive’ China
Published on 07/08/2024
» SYDNEY - Australia will begin co-manufacturing guided weapons with the United States next year to boost supplies for allies in the region and increase the US military presence in the country, including bomber aircraft, the two countries said.
Rogue wave drags nearly 20 boats into canal in Trat
Online Reporters, Published on 27/07/2024
» Nearly 20 boats were dragged into a canal in Trat province by a giant wave on Friday night.
Typhoon Gaemi brings Philippines, Taiwan to a halt
Dina Kyriakidou, Published on 24/07/2024
» MANILA/YILAN: Typhoon Gaemi and a southwest monsoon brought heavy rain on Wednesday to the Philippine capital region and northern provinces, prompting authorities to halt work and classes, while stock and foreign exchange trading were suspended.
China claims Philippine warships damaged reef in South China Sea
Published on 08/07/2024
» BEIJING - China said on Monday "illegal" beaching of Philippine warships at the Nansha islands in the South China Sea had "gravely damaged" the coral reef ecosystem in the area, as both countries tussle over disputed territory at atolls in the vast waterway.
Marine Police chief transferred over smuggled oil
Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 08/07/2024
» Marine Police chief Pritthipong Nuchanat has been transferred to an inactive post to pave the way for an investigation into the disappearance of three boats and smuggled oil last month.