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Philippines calls for expelling Chinese diplomats as South China Sea row escalates
MANILA -The Philippines' national security adviser called on Friday for Chinese diplomats to be expelled over an alleged leak of a phone...
May 10, 20243 min read


Explainer-South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?
MANILA -An escalating diplomatic row and recent maritime run-ins between China and the Philippines have made the highly strategic South...
May 10, 20243 min read


China military says it 'drove away' US destroyer in South China Sea
BEIJING - China's military said it closely monitored and "drove away" USS Halsey that entered the territorial waters of Paracel Islands...
May 10, 20241 min read


Parched Philippine dam reveals centuries-old town, luring tourists
NUEVA ECIJA, Philippines - Ruins of a centuries-old town have emerged at a dam parched by drought in northern Philippines, giving...
May 4, 20241 min read


Taiwan reports second Chinese 'combat patrol' in a week
TAIPEI - Taiwan's defence ministry on Thursday said that China had carried out a "joint combat readiness patrol" near the island for the...
May 2, 20241 min read


Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
MANILA - The Philippines summoned a Chinese diplomat on Thursday to protest Beijing's use of water cannon against Filipino vessels at a...
May 2, 20242 min read


Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel at hotly contested shoal
BEIJING/MANILA - The Philippines on Tuesday accused China's coast guard of harassment and damaging one of its boats in a disputed area...
Apr 30, 20242 min read


Factbox-What is the International Criminal Court?
THE HAGUE - Israel is voicing concern that the International Criminal Court could be preparing to issue arrest warrants for government...
Apr 29, 20242 min read


China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions
QINGDAO, China - The Chinese Navy on Sunday kicked off a biennial meeting of top foreign naval officials in the port city of Qingdao, in...
Apr 21, 20243 min read


Factbox-US, Japan, Philippines strike deals on defense, investment at leaders' summit
WASHINGTON -Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, U.S. President Joe Biden and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. unveiled a...
Apr 12, 20243 min read


Factbox-US, Japan to strike deals on defense, space at leaders' summit
WASHINGTON - Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will make new agreements with U.S. President Joe Biden when he visits the White House...
Apr 10, 20241 min read


Philippines president says trilateral summit with U.S., Japan to include South China Sea cooperation
MANILA - The upcoming trilateral summit between the United States, Philippines and Japan will include an agreement to maintain security...
Apr 10, 20242 min read
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