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23 missing after Vietnamese ship sinks in South China Sea, rescue operations on

A China Coast Guard ship in the South China Sea.

Published 37 days ago

Quad backs peace, stability amid fresh Philippines-China confrontation

Quad foreign ministers in Manila. (X)

Published 40 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 47 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 48 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 69 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 91 days ago

China Is Building Another Massive Base in the South China Sea

A satellite image of Antelope Reef taken in February.

Published 151 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 166 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 166 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 223 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 269 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 308 days ago

China, Malaysia set to hold joint military drill in October

China, Malaysia set to hold joint military drill in October

Updated 327 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 332 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 349 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 353 days ago

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

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

Published 356 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 381 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 381 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 386 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 392 days ago

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

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (REUTERS)

Published 397 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 457 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 491 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 519 days ago

Trump’s China policy and South China Sea

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

Published 520 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 521 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 530 days ago

Toy trouble: Vietnam pulls dolls over South China Sea map

Toy trouble: Vietnam pulls dolls over South China Sea map

Published 530 days ago

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

Chinese naval fighter jet crashes, pilot ejects successfully.

Published 534 days ago

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