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China, Philippines trade barbs after vessels nearly collide

Chinese and Philippine authorities traded barbs after their ships came close to collision in the South China Sea on April 23, in yet another sign of continued tensions over contested waters as both sides accused one another of intrusion and provocation.

Bangkok Post

US says China intimidates Philippine vessels in South China Sea

US warns that attack on Philippine vessels or aircraft in the Pacific would trigger a defence response from Washington.

Al Jazeera

Philippines' Marcos to forge stronger relationship with US during visit

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said his meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden on Monday was essential in advancing his country's national interest and strengthening the "very important alliance" between Manila and Washington.

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US says Chinese coast guard harassing Philippine vessels

The United States urged China on Saturday to stop harassing Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, pledging to stand with the Philippines after another maritime confrontation between the two Asian countries.

Reuters

Jordan Drawn with US, Lebanon with France in Basketball World Cup

The United States will open Basketball World Cup play against New Zealand this summer, with Greece and Jordan also awaiting the Americans in the group stage. And the earliest the US can see France in an Olympic final rematch is the semifinals. FIBA held the World Cup draw in Manila…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Saudi Ship Carries Out Largest Evacuation Since Sudan Fighting Broke Out

A Saudi-flagged ship arrived Saturday at the King Faisal Naval Base in Jeddah, carrying the largest number of evacuees since evacuations from Sudan kicked off. The Saudi-flagged ship “Amana” carried 20 Saudi citizens, as well as 1,866 nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from different nationalities, including: Thailand, Australia, Rwanda,…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Philippines: After decades of terror, peace returns to island of Jolo

For a long time, the island of Jolo, one of the southernmost points of the Philippines archipelago, was off limits. It was the stronghold of one of the most violent terrorist movements in the world, Abu Sayyaf. In 2000, a group of 20 tourists were kidnapped in Malaysia and taken…

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Beijing and Manila trade barbs over close call at sea

BEIJING: China said on Friday that a near-collision in the South China Sea between a Chinese coast guard ship and a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists was caused by the latter’s “premeditated and provocative action”.

Bangkok Post

Philippines reports ‘confrontation’ with China in South China Sea

Philippines Coast Guard accuses China of engaging in ‘dangerous maneuvers’ around Second Thomas Shoal.

Al Jazeera

Analysis-Skilled, educated and washing dishes: how Italy squanders migrant talent

Marilyn Nabor, an experienced high school mathematics teacher in the Philippines, moved to Italy 14 years ago with high hopes of honing her craft in the country of Galileo and Fibonacci.

Reuters

Philippines rebukes Beijing for 'dangerous manoeuvres' in South China Sea

The Philippines on Friday accused China's coast guard of "dangerous manoeuvres" and "aggressive tactics" in the South China Sea, in another maritime confrontation between the two countries at a time of simmering geopolitical tension.

Reuters

Public servant stole hundreds of work laptops to 'help children in the Philippines'

The former APS level 6 worker will spend six months behind bars.

The Canberra Times

Chinese and Philippine vessels in near-collision

ABOARD THE BRP MALABRIGO: A Chinese coast guard ship cut off a Philippine patrol vessel carrying journalists in the disputed South China Sea, causing a near-collision, an AFP team on board another boat saw.

Bangkok Post

Chinese ship blocks Philippine vessel as journalists watch

A Chinese coast guard ship blocked a Philippine patrol vessel steaming into a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, causing a frightening near-collision in the latest act of Beijing’s aggression in the strategic waterway

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WWII ship that sank with 1,000 Allied POWs on board discovered in South China Sea

The wreck of a Japanese transport ship that sank in 1942 with more than 1,000 Allied prisoners-of-war on board has been discovered near the Philippines.

Asharq Al-Awsat

China Accuses US of Raising Regional Tensions in South China Sea

The US continues to strengthen its military deployment in the South China Sea and is deliberately pushing up regional tensions, China's defense ministry spokesperson said on Thursday. Spokesperson Tan Kefei made the remark in response to media reports about a US-Philippines joint statement objecting to China's maritime claims and "provocative…

Reuters

U.S., Philippine forces sink mock enemy warship in their biggest war games yet

U.S. and Philippine armed forces unleashed a volley of missiles on a mock enemy warship in the South China Sea on Wednesday, in a show of military power and a strengthening alliance at a time of rising regional tension.

The Independent UK

US, Filipino forces show power in drills amid China tensions

Thousands of American and Filipino forces have used a barrage of high-precision rockets, airstrikes and artillery fire in their largest war drills in Philippine waters facing the disputed South China Sea that would likely antagonize China

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Philippines' Marcos may discuss Taiwan in U.S but trade tops agenda - envoy

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr may discuss tensions over Taiwan with U.S counterpart Joe Biden at the White House next week but the focus of talks will be on trade and investment, a top diplomat said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Philippines' Marcos to seek specifics from Biden on US defence commitment

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Monday said he will press U.S. counterpart Joe Biden to make clear the extent of Washington's commitment to protect his country under a 1951 security pact, citing growing regional tension.

Asharq Al-Awsat

91 Saudis, Dozens of Foreign Nationals Evacuated from Sudan to Jeddah

Ninety-one Saudi nationals and some 66 foreign nationals from 12 countries arrived in Saudi Arabia’s coastal city of Jeddah after being evacuated from Sudan. The evacuation was carried out by the Saudi Royal Navy with the support of various armed forces. The Foreign Ministry confirmed the arrival of the Saudis…

The Independent UK

Explorers find WWII ship sunk with over 1,000 Allied POWs

Explorers have announced they found a sunken Japanese ship that was transporting Allied prisoners of war when it was torpedoed off the coast of the Philippines in 1942, resulting in Australia’s largest maritime wartime loss with a total of 1,080 lives

The Independent UK

China's FM holds talks in Philippines amid strained ties

China’s foreign minister says his country is willing to work with the Philippines to resolve their differences, as tensions rise over Beijing’s behavior in the disputed South China Sea and Manila’s deeping military cooperation with the U.S. Foreign Minister Qin Gang held talks in Manila with his Philippine counterpart, Enrique…

WEKU

Families of victims await justice as the ICC reopens Philippines drug war probe

An International Criminal Court investigation puts President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a tough spot. His vice president is the daughter of the leader who launched the drug war at the heart of the probe.

Daily Mirror

'I want to propose during my brother's wedding - his fiancée is livid but I don't care'

The man plans on proposing to his girlfriend during his brother's destination wedding trip, but the bride-to-be thinks the holiday should be all about her marriage

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