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Quad backs peace, stability amid fresh Philippines-China confrontation

Quad foreign ministers in Manila. (X)

Published 3 days ago

China Aggressively Patrols Disputed Waters. Now the US Coast Guard Is Moving In.

The six 154-foot fast-response cutters are part of the Coast Guard’s reimagined “expeditionary cutter squadron,” which can be sent anywhere in the world.

Published 10 days ago

India backs 2016 tribunal award that rejected Beijing’s claim in South China Sea

People pass by an electronic board showing areas of the disputed South China Sea during a conference to mark the 10th anniversary of a 2016 arbitration ruling which invalidated China's expansive claims during a conference in Manila, Philippines.

Updated 11 days ago

China’s Latest Tool to Control a Disputed Atoll: a Strange Floating Platform

A ship identified by the Philippine Coast Guard as a Chinese research vessel is seen towing a floating structure at Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

Published 32 days ago

Why Quad is still not seen as a serious enterprise

Quad projects are the sum of each member’s strengths, implemented through dozens of countries. (AP)

Published 54 days ago

China Is Building Another Massive Base in the South China Sea

A satellite image of Antelope Reef taken in February.

Published 114 days ago

Russian Oil Bound for China Is Diverted as India Grabs More

The tanker Aqua titan, carrying Russian oil, was initially heading to China.

Published 129 days ago

Russian oil tanker ditches China, ‘hurries’ to India amid global energy crisis

The tanker Aqua titan, carrying Russian oil, was initially heading to China.

Updated 129 days ago

Tensions rise in South China sea after Chinese drone violates Taiwan's airspace

All four Chinese sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ.

Published 185 days ago

Keen to work with India for stability in Indo-Pacific: US

US President Donald Trump (right) and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney attend the FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw at John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, D.C., on Friday. (REUTERS)

Published 232 days ago

US Navy helicopter, jet crash into South China Sea; Beijing ready to 'assist'

The helicopter was conducting operations from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.

Updated 271 days ago

China, Malaysia set to hold joint military drill in October

China, Malaysia set to hold joint military drill in October

Updated 290 days ago

Philippines says important that China does not militarise disputed Scarborough Shoal

Philippines says important that China does not militarise disputed Scarborough Shoal

Published 295 days ago

Tensions rise between China, Philippines as ships collide in disputed waters

An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea.

Updated 312 days ago

China's newest aircraft carrier sails through Taiwan Strait for the first time

China's third and newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, sailing in the East China Sea.

Published 316 days ago

U.S.-China Rivalry Sparks a Submarine Arms Race

U.S.-China Rivalry Sparks a Submarine Arms Race

Published 319 days ago

Australia, Philippines launch largest military exercise near South China Sea

FILE PHOTO: An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrols the area, days after two Chinese vessels collided in the area while allegedly trying to block a Philippine supply mission, in the South China Sea, August 13, 2025. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo

Updated 344 days ago

China accuses Philippine vessels of 'dangerous manoeuvres' after ships collided

An aerial view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, as Philippine Coast Guard aircraft carrying journalists patrol the area.

Published 344 days ago

Shared strategic interests bind New Delhi and Manila

The convergence of strategic priorities, countering Chinese assertiveness, diversifying partnerships, and building maritime resilience has positioned India-Philippines ties as a pragmatic and purposeful partnershi (Rashtrapati Bhavan)

Published 349 days ago

Philippines, India hold first joint sail in South China Sea

Rear Admiral Susheel Menon, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet (FOCEF), Rear Admiral Joe Anthony C Orbe, Commander Philippine Fleet and Ambassador of India to the Philippines, Harsh Kumar Jain, pose for a picture following indian naval ships' arrival, in Manila on Saturday.

Published 355 days ago

Philippines Prez India visit to coincide with South China Sea joint naval drill

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (REUTERS)

Published 360 days ago

US Pentagon chief warns China prepares for military action in Asia amid tensions

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accused Beijing of building up military capabilities to potentially invade Taiwan and “rehearsing for the real deal” through repeated large-scale exercises.

Updated 420 days ago

Philippines hits back at China over South China Sea tussle

Philippines and China both claim the Sandy Clay reef in the South China Sea

Updated 454 days ago

China discovers massive oilfield in South China Sea

An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea.

Published 482 days ago

Trump’s China policy and South China Sea

US President Donald Trump (Photo by ROBERTO SCHMIDT / AFP)

Published 483 days ago

Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence

Hegseth reaffirms ironclad US commitment to Philippines to enhance threat deterrence

Updated 484 days ago

Plans to procure more missile system, platforms from India: Top Philippines General

Plans to procure more missile system, platforms from India: Top Philippines General

Published 493 days ago

Toy trouble: Vietnam pulls dolls over South China Sea map

Toy trouble: Vietnam pulls dolls over South China Sea map

Published 493 days ago

Chinese navy fighter jet crashes in Hainan, pilot safely ejects | On video

Chinese naval fighter jet crashes, pilot ejects successfully.

Published 497 days ago

Philippines-US defence arrangements to stay intact, ambassador to Washington says

Philippines-US defence arrangements to stay intact, ambassador to Washington says

Published 509 days ago

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