Philippines says pact with Japan takes defence ties to unprecedented high

Philippines says pact with Japan takes defence ties to unprecedented high
Philippines says pact with Japan takes defence ties to unprecedented high

Philippines says pact with Japan takes defence ties to unprecedented high
China anchors 'monster ship' in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says

China anchors 'monster ship' in South China Sea, Philippine coast guard says
Exclusive-Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions - military chief

Exclusive-Philippines turned down US help amid South China Sea tensions - military chief
Japan, Philippines defence pact negotiations nearing conclusion, ambassador says
Japan, Philippines defence pact negotiations nearing conclusion, ambassador says
Philippines president orders de-escalation in South China Sea, military chief says

Philippines president orders de-escalation in South China Sea, military chief says
Philippine senator makes Tiktok claim about China missile plans

Philippine senator makes Tiktok claim about China missile plans
Philippines ready to discuss with Vietnam South China Sea issues
Philippines ready to discuss with Vietnam South China Sea issues
China urges U.S. to stop supporting the Philippines' 'provocations'
China urges U.S. to stop supporting the Philippines' 'provocations'
US reiterates 'ironclad' commitment to Philippines amid China actions in South China Sea

US reiterates 'ironclad' commitment to Philippines amid China actions in South China Sea
U.S. East Asia envoy says South China Sea situation deeply concerning

U.S. East Asia envoy says South China Sea situation deeply concerning
Philippine business groups make rare statement amid South China Sea tensions

Philippine business groups make rare statement amid South China Sea tensions
Vietnam says willing to talk to Philippines about Manila's UN maritime claim
Vietnam says willing to talk to Philippines about Manila's UN maritime claim
Japan has no right to meddle in China-Philippines maritime issues, says Chinese embassy in Japan

Japan has no right to meddle in China-Philippines maritime issues, says Chinese embassy in Japan
China coast guard personnel a "band of barbarians", says Philippine navy official
China coast guard personnel a "band of barbarians", says Philippine navy official
Blinken discusses China's actions in South China Sea with Philippine counterpart

Blinken discusses China's actions in South China Sea with Philippine counterpart
In South China Sea dispute, Philippines' bolder hand tests Beijing

In South China Sea dispute, Philippines' bolder hand tests Beijing
Philippines says sailor sustained serious injury in South China Sea collision

Philippines says sailor sustained serious injury in South China Sea collision
Philippines says to resist China's 'reckless behaviour' in South China Sea
Philippines says to resist China's 'reckless behaviour' in South China Sea
US, Canada, Japan and Philippines conduct exercises in South China Sea
US, Canada, Japan and Philippines conduct exercises in South China Sea
Philippines files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea

Philippines files UN claim to extended continental shelf in South China Sea
Senior US diplomat warns of risks of accidental conflict sparked by China's moves

Senior US diplomat warns of risks of accidental conflict sparked by China's moves
Vietnam president wants maritime disputes with China to be well managed
Vietnam president wants maritime disputes with China to be well managed
China says US provoking arms race in moves into South China Sea

China says US provoking arms race in moves into South China Sea
Vietnam speeding up South China Sea island-building pace, US researchers say
Vietnam speeding up South China Sea island-building pace, US researchers say
China says Philippine personnel pointed guns at Chinese coast guard in disputed waters
China says Philippine personnel pointed guns at Chinese coast guard in disputed waters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy dominates Asia security conference as China, Taiwan trade barbs

Ukraine's Zelenskiy dominates Asia security conference as China, Taiwan trade barbs
Australia seeks military talks with China, ties with Philippines

Australia seeks military talks with China, ties with Philippines
US-China defence chiefs to talk thorny issues, keep communication alive

US-China defence chiefs to talk thorny issues, keep communication alive
US-China, wars, and South China Sea likely to dominate Asian security meeting

US-China, wars, and South China Sea likely to dominate Asian security meeting
In Asia, Pentagon chief Austin seeks to reassure allies and cool China tensions

In Asia, Pentagon chief Austin seeks to reassure allies and cool China tensions
China, Japan agree to restart ruling party talks after six-year hiatus

China, Japan agree to restart ruling party talks after six-year hiatus
China, US agree to manage maritime risks through continued dialogue

China, US agree to manage maritime risks through continued dialogue
Philippines protests China's annual fishing ban

Philippines protests China's annual fishing ban
Philippines builds coastguard station in islands near Taiwan

Philippines builds coastguard station in islands near Taiwan
Philippines says China Coast Guard rules a provocation

Philippines says China Coast Guard rules a provocation
Philippine vice admiral accuses Chinese embassy of secretly recording phone call on South China Sea

Philippine vice admiral accuses Chinese embassy of secretly recording phone call on South China Sea
Philippines urges China to allow scrutiny of disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines urges China to allow scrutiny of disputed South China Sea shoal
China calls for stable ties with South Korea despite 'difficulties'

China calls for stable ties with South Korea despite 'difficulties'
China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters

China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters
Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where China building 'artificial island'

Philippines sends ships to disputed atoll where China building 'artificial island'
Chinese warships plan visit to Cambodia amid US worries
Chinese warships plan visit to Cambodia amid US worries
Philippine military chief accuses China of 'malign influence effort'

Philippine military chief accuses China of 'malign influence effort'
Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises

Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises
Philippine ship damage, injury to crew 'irresponsible behaviour', says US Defense Secretary

Philippine ship damage, injury to crew 'irresponsible behaviour', says US Defense Secretary
Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up

Philippines summons Chinese diplomat over South China Sea flare-up
China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed E. China Sea area

China confronts Japanese politicians in disputed E. China Sea area
Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal

Philippines denies deal with China over disputed South China Sea shoal
Philippines Roundup: Combat drills with U.S., South China Sea claims, Emir of Qatar’s visit

Philippines Roundup: Combat drills with U.S., South China Sea claims, Emir of Qatar’s visit
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