China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions

Philippines, New Zealand eye forces deal, share concern over South China Sea

Philippines, New Zealand eye forces deal, share concern over South China Sea
China, US should find ways for pragmatic military relations, Chinese defence minister says

China, US should find ways for pragmatic military relations, Chinese defence minister says
US, China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea
US, China officials discuss Middle East, Taiwan, South China Sea
US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says

US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
US sees no reason for China to see US meetings with Japan, Philippines as a threat

US sees no reason for China to see US meetings with Japan, Philippines as a threat
Chinese military willing to raise strategic trust level with Vietnam

Chinese military willing to raise strategic trust level with Vietnam
China, Japan coast guards patrol disputed East China Sea waters
China, Japan coast guards patrol disputed East China Sea waters
China sanctions two US defence firms for selling Taiwan weapons

China sanctions two US defence firms for selling Taiwan weapons
US to change Japan command posture to boost deterrence in face China -US envoy

US to change Japan command posture to boost deterrence in face China -US envoy
Philippine protesters trample on Xi effigy, condemn China's maritime 'aggression'

Philippine protesters trample on Xi effigy, condemn China's maritime 'aggression'
China constantly coerces Japan and Philippines, US envoy to Japan Emanuel says

China constantly coerces Japan and Philippines, US envoy to Japan Emanuel says
Philippines will continue dialogue with China to ease South China Sea tensions, says president

Philippines will continue dialogue with China to ease South China Sea tensions, says president
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea encounter

Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea encounter
Philippines says China's 'coercive, aggressive' actions discussed with top U.S. security adviser

Philippines says China's 'coercive, aggressive' actions discussed with top U.S. security adviser
Philippines to boost diplomacy and defence capability as South China Sea 'countermeasures'

Philippines to boost diplomacy and defence capability as South China Sea 'countermeasures'
Philippines says it will not yield to submission in row with 'patronising' China

Philippines says it will not yield to submission in row with 'patronising' China
South Korea has 'grave concerns' over China using water cannons against Philippine ships

South Korea has 'grave concerns' over China using water cannons against Philippine ships
China vice foreign minister says relations with Philippines are at a crossroads

China vice foreign minister says relations with Philippines are at a crossroads
China vows to safeguard its territorial integrity after South China Sea incident

China vows to safeguard its territorial integrity after South China Sea incident
China coast guard says Philippine personnel ignored warnings and 'illegally' landed on reef
China coast guard says Philippine personnel ignored warnings and 'illegally' landed on reef
US says Arunachal Pradesh is part of India, amid Indo-China tensions

US says Arunachal Pradesh is part of India, amid Indo-China tensions
China tells US to not take sides on South China Sea issue

China tells US to not take sides on South China Sea issue
Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding

Taiwan warns of 'enormous' Chinese bases near its S.China Sea holding
Vietnam urges respect of international law as China draws Gulf of Tonkin baseline
Vietnam urges respect of international law as China draws Gulf of Tonkin baseline
Vietnam arms imports drop to a trickle despite regional tensions

Vietnam arms imports drop to a trickle despite regional tensions
Trying to contain China will only fuel its grievances, says Malaysian PM

Trying to contain China will only fuel its grievances, says Malaysian PM
South China Sea collision not reason to invoke defence treaty with U.S., says Philippine president

South China Sea collision not reason to invoke defence treaty with U.S., says Philippine president
ASEAN and Australia call for an end to destabilising actions in the South China Sea

ASEAN and Australia call for an end to destabilising actions in the South China Sea
Australia concerned about destabilising behaviour in the South China Sea

Australia concerned about destabilising behaviour in the South China Sea
French 'Spiderman' scales tower to support Philippines' South China Sea claims
French 'Spiderman' scales tower to support Philippines' South China Sea claims
Philippines conducts marine patrols to check presence of Chinese research ships
Philippines conducts marine patrols to check presence of Chinese research ships
China's embassy condemns Philippine envoy's remarks on South China Sea

China's embassy condemns Philippine envoy's remarks on South China Sea
Exclusive-SpaceX's talks with Vietnam over Starlink on hold, sources say

Exclusive-SpaceX's talks with Vietnam over Starlink on hold, sources say
Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president

Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president
Exclusive-Satellite images reveal floating barrier at mouth of disputed atoll in South China Sea

Exclusive-Satellite images reveal floating barrier at mouth of disputed atoll in South China Sea
Philippine coast guard says Chinese claim of intrusion 'inaccurate'

Philippine coast guard says Chinese claim of intrusion 'inaccurate'
Philippines joint air patrol with U.S. to 'protect territory'
Philippines joint air patrol with U.S. to 'protect territory'
Philippines committed to South China Sea code of conduct

Philippines committed to South China Sea code of conduct
Philippines deploys warship in western waters to 'safeguard maritime interests'

Philippines deploys warship in western waters to 'safeguard maritime interests'
Philippines says joint exercises held with U.S. in S. China Sea
Philippines says joint exercises held with U.S. in S. China Sea
Philippines to boost military presence in islands facing Taiwan

Philippines to boost military presence in islands facing Taiwan
Philippines plans to buy submarines to defend sovereignty in South China Sea - senior official

Philippines plans to buy submarines to defend sovereignty in South China Sea - senior official
China has indisputable sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea -Coast Guard

China has indisputable sovereignty over Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea -Coast Guard
ASEAN foreign ministers back 'Myanmar-owned and led' solution to crisis
ASEAN foreign ministers back 'Myanmar-owned and led' solution to crisis
Philippines denies 'special arrangements' with China to supply troops on reef

Philippines denies 'special arrangements' with China to supply troops on reef
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