Philippines snubs China at ASEAN after ‘blackmailing remark,’ says defence chief

Philippines snubs China at ASEAN after ‘blackmailing remark,’ says defence chief
Philippines snubs China at ASEAN after ‘blackmailing remark,’ says defence chief

Philippines snubs China at ASEAN after ‘blackmailing remark,’ says defence chief
Philippines, Canada sign pact on troops to deepen defence ties

Philippines, Canada sign pact on troops to deepen defence ties
Hegseth says US ready to share tools to help allies counter 'aggressive' China

Hegseth says US ready to share tools to help allies counter 'aggressive' China
China's military says it tracked Philippine patrol in South China Sea

China's military says it tracked Philippine patrol in South China Sea
US, Philippines form military task force for areas including South China Sea, Pentagon says

US, Philippines form military task force for areas including South China Sea, Pentagon says
Building an island empire: the contest for the South China Sea. World Reframed 16

Building an island empire: the contest for the South China Sea. World Reframed 16
UK and Vietnam reach deal on curbing illegal migration

UK and Vietnam reach deal on curbing illegal migration
US Navy helicopter, fighter jet crash in South China Sea in separate incidents
US Navy helicopter, fighter jet crash in South China Sea in separate incidents
China accuses Australia of covering up airspace intrusion in South China Sea

China accuses Australia of covering up airspace intrusion in South China Sea
Australia flags China's 'unsafe' flare drop in aerial encounter

Australia flags China's 'unsafe' flare drop in aerial encounter
Analysis-From menacing to 'cool': How views on China have shifted in Vietnam

Analysis-From menacing to 'cool': How views on China have shifted in Vietnam
US condemns China over South China Sea vessel clash with the Philippines

US condemns China over South China Sea vessel clash with the Philippines
US backs Philippine ally after China warns over vessel clash

US backs Philippine ally after China warns over vessel clash
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea vessel clash

Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea vessel clash
Philippines says important that China does not militarise disputed Scarborough Shoal

Philippines says important that China does not militarise disputed Scarborough Shoal
China holds National Day ceremony in waters off atoll claimed by Philippines

China holds National Day ceremony in waters off atoll claimed by Philippines
China fires water cannon at Philippine ships in South China Sea
China fires water cannon at Philippine ships in South China Sea
China set to open security forum amid regional tensions

China set to open security forum amid regional tensions
US stands with Philippines against China's plan in South China Sea atoll, Rubio says

US stands with Philippines against China's plan in South China Sea atoll, Rubio says
Philippine fishermen fear China's nature reserve plan could lead to more harassment

Philippine fishermen fear China's nature reserve plan could lead to more harassment
China's newest aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait ahead of possible commissioning
China's newest aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait ahead of possible commissioning
Explainer-What is the Scarborough Shoal and what is China planning there?

Explainer-What is the Scarborough Shoal and what is China planning there?
Philippines slams China's plan for nature reserve in disputed shoal
Philippines slams China's plan for nature reserve in disputed shoal
China's defence minister holds call with US counterpart, Xinhua reports

China's defence minister holds call with US counterpart, Xinhua reports
China to establish nature reserve in disputed Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea

China to establish nature reserve in disputed Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea
Chinese navy says it conducted 'routine patrol' in South China Sea
Chinese navy says it conducted 'routine patrol' in South China Sea
China's military, coast guard patrol disputed South China Sea atoll

China's military, coast guard patrol disputed South China Sea atoll
Exclusive-Taiwan estimates China spent 40% more on Pacific drills last year to hit $21 billion

Exclusive-Taiwan estimates China spent 40% more on Pacific drills last year to hit $21 billion
Philippines open to discuss safety of Filipinos in Taiwan with China, foreign minister says

Philippines open to discuss safety of Filipinos in Taiwan with China, foreign minister says
Exclusive-Damaged Chinese coast guard ship now under repair at Hainan, satellite images show

Exclusive-Damaged Chinese coast guard ship now under repair at Hainan, satellite images show
Philippines, Australia to seal new defence pact as China tensions rise

Philippines, Australia to seal new defence pact as China tensions rise
China accuses Philippine vessels of 'dangerous manoeuvres' after its own ships collided
China accuses Philippine vessels of 'dangerous manoeuvres' after its own ships collided
Chinese fighter 'intercepts' Philippine plane over disputed shoal, Manila says

Chinese fighter 'intercepts' Philippine plane over disputed shoal, Manila says
China, US trade barbs over destroyer passage near Scarborough Shoal
China, US trade barbs over destroyer passage near Scarborough Shoal
Philippines voices concern over 'dangerous' Chinese actions after Scarborough Shoal collision

Philippines voices concern over 'dangerous' Chinese actions after Scarborough Shoal collision
Chinese ships collide while chasing Philippine vessel in disputed waters

Chinese ships collide while chasing Philippine vessel in disputed waters
Chinese coast guard expelled Philippine vessels around Scarborough Shoal

Chinese coast guard expelled Philippine vessels around Scarborough Shoal
Philippines' Marcos says China 'misinterpreted' his comments on Taiwan

Philippines' Marcos says China 'misinterpreted' his comments on Taiwan
China's military conducted patrols in South China Sea, spokesperson says
China's military conducted patrols in South China Sea, spokesperson says
Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea

Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea
Vietnam to buy two Lockheed Martin helicopters, sources say, as US trade talks carry on

Vietnam to buy two Lockheed Martin helicopters, sources say, as US trade talks carry on
China protests to Philippines over Taiwan, maritime and security issues

China protests to Philippines over Taiwan, maritime and security issues
China, ASEAN to submit upgraded free trade deal to leaders in October, says China's foreign minister

China, ASEAN to submit upgraded free trade deal to leaders in October, says China's foreign minister
Philippines' president to discuss tariffs in Trump meeting this month, top diplomat says

Philippines' president to discuss tariffs in Trump meeting this month, top diplomat says
Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest

Eurovision Asia 2026: 11 countries confirmed as Bangkok prepares for historic first contest
Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement

Ben-Gvir accuses Arab parties of election fraud as Qatar denies involvement
Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years

Bolivia’s ‘Doctor Cockerel’ has waited outside a hospital for eight years
Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime

Keiko Fujimori turns to Bukele's prison model as Peru battles organised crime
‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu

‘The people have decided’ - Protesters pressure Eisenkot to join Arab parties against Netanyahu
Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points

Migrants attempt dangerous Channel crossings from new French departure points
Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return

Venezuela's Machado pushes for 2027 presidential election after return
Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues

Netanyahu wins most seats but falls short of majority as secret election probe continues
Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu's bloc leads but falls short of parliamentary majority
'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock

'No majority, no peace' - Police drag Tel Aviv protesters away amid election deadlock
‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims

‘Netanyahu is sowing chaos’ - Bennett accuses Israeli PM of exploiting Qatar election interference claims
Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing

Niger accuses Chad of deadly drone strike with French backing
‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations

‘We refuse to be scapegoats’ - Chad rejects Niger's deadly drone strike accusations
Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo

Indonesia deploys oxygen buses as wildfire haze worsens in Borneo
‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms

‘Lie of the century’ - China warns US over blacklisting of biotechnology firms
Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished

Mexico Roundup: Truckers demand Sheinbaum talks, US operations proposal rejected and trade deal remains unfinished
Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location

Why Spain and France's time zones do not match their geographical location
Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned

Wildfires in 2026: Russia, Brazil and Canada among countries with most land burned
How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks

How Europe's time zones looked in 1938 before World War II changed the clocks
Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands

Brazil's Catholic population falls to 57% as evangelical Christianity expands
Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador

Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in Miami after leaving Brazil through Argentina and Ecuador
Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison

Costa Rica transfers first 123 inmates to new mega-prison
Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory

Trump calls Brazil election ‘terrible’ despite accepting Lula's victory
Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu

Israel election deadlocked as opposition declares vote against Netanyahu
‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election

‘The bad one leaves, someone worse comes’ - Gaza Palestinians reject hopes of change after Israel election
Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness

Countries strengthen crisis plans as Europe steps up disaster readiness
‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US

‘He who owes nothing, fears nothing’ - Lula slams Flavio Bolsonaro's exit to US
Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory

Brazil election 2026: Lula gains ground across nearly all municipalities in runoff victory
UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates

UN secretary-general race 2026: Rebeca Grynspan leads as veto threats block candidates
The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil

The Brazilian lawmaker behind Lula’s digital army is taking his political influence beyond Brazil