US, Asia-Pacific nations hold joint maritime exercises in South China Sea
By Neil Jerome Morales MANILA (Reuters) - The armed forces of five countries conducted joint maritime exercises in a portion…
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Philippines eyes future missile launchers purchase, to retain US Typhon system
MANILA (Reuters) - The Philippines hopes to procure mid-range capability missiles in future and wants to utilise a U.S.-deployed Typhon…
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Biden, ‘Quad’ leaders to talk maritime security as China tensions grow
By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Tensions brewing in Asia's trade-rich waters top the agenda as U.S. President Joe Biden welcomes…
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China, Philippines accuse each other of ramming ships in South China Sea
By Neil Jerome Morales and Joe Cash BEIJING (Reuters) -The Philippines and China exchanged accusations of intentionally ramming coast guard…
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Thai king endorses Paetongtarn Shinawatra as prime minister
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Paetongtarn Shinawatra was endorsed as prime minister by Thailand's king on Sunday, two days after parliament elected…
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Explainer: Why Thailand’s judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics
BANGKOK (Reuters) -Thailand's Constitutional Court will on Wednesday rule on the fate of Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, a week after…
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Many dozens of Rohingya, including children, killed in drone attack while fleeing Myanmar, witnesses say
By Shoon Naing, Poppy McPherson and Devjyot Ghoshal BANGKOK (Reuters) -A drone attack on Rohingya fleeing Myanmar killed many dozens…
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US pledges funds to boost Philippine defences amid China disputes
By Simon Lewis and Karen Lema MANILA (Reuters) -The United States on Tuesday pledged funding of $500 million for the…
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Blinken chides Beijing’s ‘escalating actions’ at sea, concerned over Taiwan
VIENTIANE (Reuters) -U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken criticised Beijing's "escalating and unlawful actions" in the South China Sea at…
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Philippines ‘to assert our rights’ after China sea deal
MANILA, July 22, 2024 (AFP) - Manila insisted Monday it will continue to "assert our rights" over a hotspot South…
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Vietnamese leader Nguyen Phu Trong has died: party
HANOI, July 19, 2024 (AFP) - The general secretary of Vietnam's Communist Party Nguyen Phu Trong, considered the country's top…
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Bangladesh turns back fleeing Myanmar soldiers at border
TEKNAF, Bangladesh, July 16, 2024 (AFP) - Bangladesh stopped dozens of Myanmar security personnel from crossing into its territory to…
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