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May 10, 20243 min read
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, 20241 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 2, 20242 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...
Apr 30, 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 28, 20242 min read
Olympics-Surfer Moore braced for Teahupo'o swansong
NEW YORK - Olympic champion Carissa Moore hopes Teahupo'o, the infamous Tahitian break where this year's Paris Games will hold its...
Apr 20, 20243 min read
US State Dept expects to finalize AUKUS trade exemptions in next 120 days
WASHINGTON -The U.S. State Department said on Friday it expects to finalize trade exemptions for the AUKUS defense project with Australia...
Apr 12, 20243 min read
Support from 'indispensable' US vital for Ukraine's survival, Japan PM tells Congress
WASHINGTON -Ukraine risks collapsing under Russia's onslaught without U.S. support, a disaster that could embolden China and spark a new...
Apr 12, 20243 min read
Solomon Islands election watched by US, China amid Pacific influence contest
A national election in the Solomon Islands, the first since Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare signed a security pact with Beijing, will be...
Apr 10, 20241 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, 20242 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 1, 20242 min read
Tennis-Sinner relishing the moment after magnificent Miami performance
Jannik Sinner said he is enjoying every moment of his sensational start to the 2024 season after winning the Miami Open on Sunday for his...
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