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Philippines to buy patrol boats from Japan amid sea tension
Published on 18/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines will purchase five patrol vessels from Japan amid growing tensions in the South China Sea.
Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
Reuters, Published on 02/05/2024
» MANILA - The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, describing it as harassment and "dangerous manoeuvres".
US and China hold military talks in Hawaii
Published on 06/04/2024
» WASHINGTON - US military officials met their Chinese counterparts earlier this week for a series of meetings in Hawaii focused on how the two countries can operate safely, US officials have confirmed.
US to fund port on Philippine island near Taiwan
Published on 09/03/2024
» A plan is under way to construct a US-funded civilian port in Batanes, the northernmost Philippine island province facing the critical channel separating the country from Taiwan, its governor said on Saturday.
Philippines will push back against China if maritime interests ignored: Marcos
Published on 04/03/2024
» Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said his country will cooperate with China despite increased tensions, but would push back when its sovereignty, sovereign rights, and jurisdiction in South China Sea are ignored.
US, Asian partners walk complex line with drills
News, Peter Apps, Published on 04/03/2024
» As Nato troops including up to 25,000 Americans continued their largest military exercises since the end of the Cold War in Europe last week, one of America's most established Asian multinational drills was getting under way in Thailand.
North Korea tests undersea nuclear weapon system, warns of more
Bloomberg News, Published on 19/01/2024
» SEOUL - North Korea claimed it conducted an "important" test of an underwater nuclear weapon system off the nation's east coast, the latest development stirring up tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
S.Korea, US conduct firing drills near N.Korea border
Reuters, Published on 04/01/2024
» SEOUL - South Korean and United States troops have conducted joint combat firing drills near the border with North Korea involving heavy weapons, as Pyongyang lambasted the allies for dangerous moves pushing the region to the brink of "an inferno of nuclear war."
Niger celebrates unity in wrestling arena
AFP, Published on 02/01/2024
» AGADEZ, Niger - The winner falls to his knees, arms raised triumphantly. After just eight minutes, his opponent's knee and elbow have touched the sand, handing "Issaka Issaka" an historic win in Niger's king of sports.
Red Sea crisis presents US, allies with tough choices
News, Peter Apps, Published on 25/12/2023
» As the Pentagon asked allies to provide warships for an international task force to protect Red Sea commercial shipping from mounting drone attacks from Yemen last week, one of the United States' closest partners appeared to be holding back.