China Conducts "Combat Patrols" In Disputed Sea In US Presence
China conducted military "combat patrols" Sunday in the disputed South China Sea, its army said, the same day as joint drills by the Philippines, the United States, Japan and Australia.
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Philippines, US, Australia, Japan To Hold Joint Naval Drills In South China Sea
The United States, Australia, Japan and the Philippines will hold joint naval and air drills in the disputed South China Sea on Sunday, their defence chiefs said in a statement, as they deepen ties to counter China's growing assertiveness in the region.
Taiwan Earthquake: 1 Dead, 60 Injured As "Strongest Earthquake In 25 Years" Hits Taiwan
At least one person was feared dead and nearly 60 injured Wednesday by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines before being lifted.
India's Veiled Jab At China, Backs Philippines Over Maritime Security Concerns
India firmly supports the Philippines in upholding its national sovereignty and wants to explore new areas of cooperation, including in defence and security, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Tuesday, amid the Southeast Asian nation's maritime dispute with China in the South China Sea.
Philippines Summons Chinese Envoy Over "Aggressive Actions" By China Coast Guard In South China Sea
The Philippines said Monday it had summoned a Chinese envoy over "aggressive actions" by the China Coast Guard and other vessels near a reef off the Southeast Asian country's coast, while Beijing lodged its own complaint.
Explained: How Taylor Swift's Eras Tour Sparked A Diplomatic Row
American singer Taylor Swift's Eras Tour has sparked a diplomatic row as she is performing six sold-out shows in Singapore, which have disappointed the country's neighbours, as per a report in the Independent. The exclusivity clause negotiated by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, which forbids Ms Swift from performing anywhere else in Southeast Asia, has led to a backlash among the city-state's neighbours over the arrangement, which is estimated to be worth about 14 million pounds.
Satellite Images Show Floating Barrier At Disputed South China Sea Reef
Satellite images of the hotly disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea show a new floating barrier across its entrance, near where Philippine ships and China coast guard vessels have had frequent run-ins.
15 Killed After Truck Falls Into Ravine In Philippines
Fifteen people were killed Wednesday after a truck plummeted down a ravine in the central Philippines, a rescue official said.