Second round of Fukushima wastewater release begins — operator
TOKYO, Japan — Japan began releasing a second batch of treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant on Thursday, its operator said.
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Philippine boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade in a faceoff near a disputed shoal
Two Philippine supply boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea on Wednesday in a recurring confrontation near a disputed shoal some fear could spark a larger security crisis that could draw in the United States.
Philippine boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade in a faceoff near a disputed shoal
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Two Philippine supply boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea on Wednesday in a recurring confrontation near a disputed shoal some fear could spark a larger security crisis that could draw in the United States.
US President Joe Biden visits Vietnam as both states seek closer ties
China's increasingly aggressive maritime manoeuvres in the South China Sea, not only against Vietnam but also Taiwan, the Philippines and Malaysia, is pushing the communist government in Hanoi closer to its former rival the United States.
Latest clash in South China Sea should be a red flag for the world
Once again conflict has almost erupted in the South China Sea.
Super typhoon Doksuri heads towards China after ferry capsize off Manila kills 25
Powerful typhoon Doksuri is heading towards China after laying waste to Taiwan and the northern Philippines with heavy rain and winds. Doksuri is expected to make landfall in China on Friday morning, prompting authorities to shut schools and offices in advance. It comes after the extreme gusts caused a ferry to capsize in waters near the capital of Manila, killing at least 25 people.
TikTok to stop sales in Indonesia after social media transaction ban
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Short video app TikTok said it will stop transactions on its app in Indonesia from Wednesday after Southeast Asia's biggest economy banned direct sales on social media platforms last week to protect millions of small businesses.