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Covid rise tests Malaysian hospitals

Rising Covid-19 cases are threatening to overstrain Malaysia’s crowded hospitals and the Philippines has reopened its coronavirus treatment wards amid a surge in Southeast Asia, underscoring the need for governments to adjust to the disease’s ebb and flow in a world now living with the virus.

Bangkok Post · May 4, 2023

Journalist Maria Ressa Fights on for Press Freedom

Philippine investigative journalist and Nobel Peace Prize laureate Maria Ressa warns how disinformation campaigns are eroding democracy at home — and globally.

The News Lens · May 3, 2023

US stands with Philippines against Chinese 'intimidation' in S. China Sea - official

The United States stands with treaty ally the Philippines in the face of harassment by China's coast guard in the South China Sea and remains deeply concerned about "intimidation" by Beijing, a senior U.S. official said on Tuesday.

Reuters · May 3, 2023

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Dyson to build new factory in Singapore and expand in UK and Philippines

Investments in Bristol and Santo Tomas in the Philippines will be worth £100m and £166m respectively

The Guardian - UK · May 2, 2023

U.S. allies could play key roles in a U.S.-China war over Taiwan

The Philippines, Japan, Australia and South Korea could all be key players.

Axios · May 2, 2023

A tense week at sea as Philippine coast guard faces China

When two Philippine coast guard vessels set out to patrol the volatile South China Sea recently, they had to face more than China’s growing territorial ambitions

The Independent UK · May 2, 2023

41 Saudi Citizens and Nationals of 10 Countries Arrive in Jeddah from Sudan

Saudi Arabia, under the directives of its leadership, continues to make efforts to evacuate its citizens and nationals of brotherly and friendly countries from Sudan. On Monday's evening, 41 Saudi citizens and 171 individuals of various nationalities arrived at the H M S "Abha" ship, including citizens from Afghanistan, the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

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‘Ironclad’: Biden, Marcos Jr affirm US-Philippines security ties

Two leaders agree to deepen military relationship amid heightened tensions in Asia Pacific, China pressure.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023

US and Philippine presidents meet amid China’s ‘aggressive tactics’

Ferdinand Marcos Jr and Joe Biden are expected to discuss the security situation in the South China Sea

The Guardian - AU · May 1, 2023

Amid China pressure, US and Philippines recommit to security alliance

President Joe Biden told his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday that the U.S. commitment to the defense of its ally was "ironclad," including in the South China Sea where Manila is under pressure from China.

Reuters · May 1, 2023

Biden to host Philippines leader as tensions grow with China

President Joe Biden is set to meet President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. of the Philippines as concerns grow about China's harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea

The Independent UK · May 1, 2023

Power outage hits Philippine airport, some flights cancelled

A power outage hit the Philippines’ main airport on Monday, leading to flight delays and cancellations when an influx of passengers are expected after a long holiday weekend.

Bangkok Post · May 1, 2023

Philippines, China to discuss fishing rights in South China Sea-Marcos

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said China has agreed to discuss fishing rights in the South China Sea, as he pushed for a "direct communication line" with Beijing on maritime differences.

Reuters · May 1, 2023

Marcos Jr treads a fine line over military ties as he heads to US

Philippines president has tilted towards US since taking office a year ago, but is keeping Beijing close.

Al Jazeera · May 1, 2023

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The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

Biden, Marcos set to meet as tensions grow with China

President Joe Biden is set to meet President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as concerns grow about China's harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea

Daily Mirror · Apr 30, 2023

Patient, 85, dies after nurse switches off loud heart alarm to FaceTime her family

Geraldine Lumbo Dizon said she was checking in on her family in the Philippines during a 66-minute call while ona night shift on July 29, 2021 at Nepean Private Hospital in Kingswood, a suburb of western Sydney, Australia

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2023

US warns Chinese Coast Guard to stop harassing Philippine vessels in the South China Sea

‘We call upon Beijing to desist from its provocative and unsafe conduct’

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 30, 2023

Philippine Leader Travels to US to Bolster Ties amid China Tensions

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos left Manila on Sunday for a visit to the United States as he seeks to bolster ties with Washington amid growing tensions with China in the disputed South China Sea. Marcos's visit comes as the United States had called on Beijing to stop "provocative and unsafe…

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Bangkok Post · Apr 30, 2023

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.

Al Jazeera · Apr 30, 2023

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.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2023

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.

Reuters · Apr 29, 2023

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.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 29, 2023

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 · Apr 29, 2023

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,…

France 24 · Apr 28, 2023

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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