China, climate in focus at Japan-ASEAN summit
TOKYO, Japan — Leaders from Southeast Asia and Japan will hold talks this weekend on boosting security ties with an eye on China, as well as Tokyo's contentious efforts on energy cooperation.
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Philippines, Australia swap intel vs terrorism, human smuggling
MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration (BI) and Australia’s Department of Home Affairs (DHA) recently signed an agreement to exchange intelligence to boost border security capabilities against terrorism and human smuggling.
Solomon Islands PM visits Australia
SYDNEY, Australia — Australia urged Solomon Islands to rely on fellow Pacific nations for security assistance Wednesday during a visit by China-friendly Prime Minister Jeremiah Manele.
Marcos to address Shangri-La Dialogue
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. touched down in Singapore late Wednesday for a working visit.
Sydney mall attacker identified, 'nothing' to suggest terror motive
SYDNEY, Australia — Australian police have identified a 40-year-old man who suffered from mental illness as the perpetrator of a Sydney shopping centre stabbing rampage that killed six people and left several more in critical condition.
Strike in Gaza kills seven aid workers unloading food
PALESTINIAN TERRITORIES — A US-based charity said Tuesday it was pausing its Gaza aid operations after seven of its staff were killed in a "targeted Israeli strike" as they unloaded desperately needed food aid delivered by sea from Cyprus.
Marcos to visit Germany, Czech Republic next week
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to embark on another international trip, this time heading to Germany and the Czech Republic.
ASEAN , Australia: SCS must be sea of peace
MELBOURNE – Southeast Asian and Australian leaders yesterday warned against actions that “endanger peace” in the South China Sea, following fresh maritime confrontations between China and the Philippines.
President Marcos back in Australia for Asean summit
MELBOURNE — Days after his visit to Canberra, President Marcos departed for Melbourne to attend the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) – Australia Special Summit, where he is expected to discuss key issues with fellow leaders.