Dust in the air eased slightly in 2023 — UN
GENEVA, Switzerland — The amount of dust in the air eased slightly in 2023, the United Nations said Friday, warning that poor environmental management was fuelling sand and dust storms.
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Japan warns on China, North Korea in defence white paper
TOKYO, Japan — Joint military activities around Japan by China and Russia are of "grave concern" and North Korea poses a greater threat than ever, Tokyo's defence ministry said Friday.
Why the Philippine-Japan defence pact matters
MANILA: More than 70 years after Japan's invasion and occupation of the Philippines during World War II, the countries on Monday signed a defence pact that allows them to deploy troops on each other's soil. The agreement was finalised during high-level defence talks in Manila and comes as China increases military and diplomatic pressure in the Asia-Pacific region.
Philippines to 'stand our ground' in South China Sea dispute
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines will "stand our ground" in a dispute with Beijing over the South China Sea, a top security official said Friday, eight years after an international ruling against China in the territorial contest.
66 Chinese aircraft surround Taiwan in biggest sortie of year
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan's defense ministry said Thursday it had detected 66 Chinese military aircraft around the island in a 24-hour window, a record-high this year, a day after it said Beijing was conducting exercises in nearby waters.
China and Philippines Try to Defuse South China Sea Tensions | TIME
Chinese and Philippine diplomats agreed to ease South China Sea tensions but stood firm on their nations’ claims during a meeting that followed one of their most serious maritime clashes.
China slams Philippines-Japan defense pact
MANILA, Philippines — Beijing on Monday protested as the Philippines and Japan signed a defense pact seen to be a countermove against China's aggressive posturing in the region.
Philippines, China to improve maritime communication
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and China have discussed improving maritime communication mechanisms and promoting dialogue between their coast guards, according to Beijing’s foreign ministry.