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US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions

US taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence.

Al Jazeera

Blinken Says US To Provide $500 Mn Military Funding To Philippines

Blinken was in Manila with US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as part of an Asia-Pacific tour to strengthen Washington's latticework of alliances aimed at countering Beijing.

Latin Times

Blinken Says US To Provide $500 Mn In Military Funding To Philippines

The United States will provide $500 million in military funding to the Philippines, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday, as Washington boosts ties with Manila in the face of China's growing assertiveness.

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Blinken, Austin Hold Defence Talks With Philippine Counterparts

US foreign and defence ministers met their Philippine counterparts in Manila on Tuesday, with Beijing's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea likely to dominate talks.

International Business Times

US boosting alliance with the Philippines with military funding and pact amid concern over China

A Philippine official says Washington officials in Manila for talks will announce $500 million in funding to boost Philippine defenses and progress in a proposed military pact

The Independent UK

South China Sea: a visual guide to the key shoals, reefs and islands

Territorial confrontations are rising between China and a host of other nations in waters that are key to global trade. Here is a map and guide to the region, showing why its fate matters

The Guardian - AU

The Rise and Impact of BC Casinos in the Philippines: A Comprehensive Guide

Explore the history, major casinos, economic impact, and tourism role of BC Casinos in the Philippines. Discover how they shape the gaming and tourism sectors.

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Manila is reeling after a super typhoon. We must prepare fast-growing megacities for worsening disasters

Last week, a strong typhoon left a trail of destruction across the Philippines, Taiwan and China. Super Typhoon Gaemi began as a tropical storm but intensified rapidly, leaving at least 65 people dead and triggering environmental fears after it sank an oil tanker in Manila Bay.

The Conversation

France renews vow to defend freedom of navigation as it showcases fighter jets in the Philippines

France has renewed a commitment to help defend freedom of navigation and overflight in the Asia-Pacific

The Independent UK

US-China Renew Grievances Amid Rising Tensions In Asia

U.S. and China discuss tensions in Southeast Asia, focusing on South China Sea disputes. Blinken emphasizes U.S. commitment to safeguarding interests and v...

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The US and China air global differences as their top diplomats meet for sixth time since last year

The United States and China have renewed their mutual grievances as Secretary of State Antony Blinken and his Chinese counterpart held their sixth meeting since last year amid an uncertain political situation in the U.S. and growing concerns about China's increasing assertiveness in Asia and elsewhere

The Independent UK

Philippines coastguard says oil leaking from capsized tanker

Operation to siphon some of the 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel oil from MT Terra Nova due to start on Sunday.

Al Jazeera

ASEAN top diplomats discuss South China Sea disputes, Myanmar fighting

US Secretary of State Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang are seeking to expand their countries’ influence in region.

Al Jazeera

Philippines Successfully Resupplies Shoal Amid China Tensions

Philippine government successfully delivers supplies to disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, marking a milestone in regional tensions.

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The Philippines says its forces sailed to hotly disputed shoal guarded by China without any clashes

Philippine government personnel have transported food and other supplies to a fiercely disputed shoal occupied by a Filipino navy contingent without any clashes with China

The Independent UK

Grappling with maritime disputes and Myanmar crisis, ASEAN top diplomat meetings joined by US, China

Top diplomats from Southeast Asia are gathered in the Laotian capital with partners that include the United States, China, Russia, Japan, India and Australia

Top News

Typhoon Gaemi Weakens To Severe Tropical Storm In China

Typhoon Gaemi causes deaths, flooding, and landslides in China, Taiwan, and Philippines.

The Independent UK

Typhoon Gaemi wreaked the most havoc in the country it didn't hit directly — the Philippines

What was Typhoon Gaemi has weakened to a severe tropical storm and headed towards inland China on Friday after making landfall the previous evening on the east coast

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The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Typhoon Gaemi wreaks havoc in Philippines and Taiwan

Half a million people evacuated, 21 deaths confirmed so far and capsized tanker in Manila causes huge oil spill

The Independent UK

Southeast Asian diplomats meet with China as friction mounts over Beijing's sweeping maritime claims

Top diplomats from Southeast Asia have met with China’s Foreign Minister for talks that come as friction continues to escalate in the region as Beijing grows more assertive in pressing sweeping maritime claims

International Business Times

Philippines To Deploy Floating Barriers To Contain Oil Spill

The Philippine Coast Guard planned Friday to deploy oil dispersant and floating barriers a day after a tanker carrying 1.4 million litres of industrial fuel sank off Manila.

The Guardian - AU

‘I did it as quietly as I could’: the navy chief who wrecked his ship to scupper China’s ambitions

Vice Admiral Eduardo Santos was in charge of the Philippine navy at a time of ‘creeping invasion’ by China. Then along came an unusual idea

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Philippine President Bans Chinese Online Gambling Operations

President Marcos Jr. of the Philippines bans Chinese online gambling, praised by China for combating criminal activities. Tensions rise between the two nat...

The Independent UK

China issues rare praise to Philippine president for his ban on Chinese online gambling operators

China has issued a rare compliment to the administration of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his order banning widespread and Chinese-run online gaming operations

Evening Standard

Typhoon Gaemi sinks ships off Taiwan and Philippines as it barrels towards China

Oil tanker in Philippines and freight ship off coast of Taiwan capsize amid typhoon’s heavy rains

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