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Philippines replaces its military commander for disputed waters

MANILA, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Saturday it has replaced a key commander overseeing forces in…

President Marcos says Philippines will ‘vigorously defend what is ours’

MANILA, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines will "vigorously defend what is ours", President Ferdinand Marcos said on Saturday,…

Philippines to buy 5 Japan-made coast guard ships in $400 mn deal

MANILA, May 17, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in…

Putin in trade push on final day of China trip

BEIJING, May 17, 2024 (AFP) - Russian leader Vladimir Putin was in the northeastern city of Harbin on Friday, the…

China and Russia present united front as stabilizing force

By James EDGAR, Oliver HOTHAM BEIJING, May 16, 2024 (AFP) - Leaders Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin framed their nations'…

Philippine boat convoy won’t proceed to China-held reef: organisers

MANILA, May 16, 2024 (AFP) - A convoy of boats carrying Philippine civilians bearing supplies for Filipino fishers has abandoned…

Putin to meet Xi in Beijing seeking greater support for war effort

By James EDGAR, Oliver HOTHAM BEIJING, May 15, 2024 (AFP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit China this week,…

US sharply hikes tariffs on Chinese EVs and chips

By Beiyi SEOW, Danny KEMP WASHINGTON, May 14, 2024 (AFP) - US President Joe Biden took aim at China on…

ASEAN in Focus – May 11, 2024: Living in extraordinary times!

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China hospital attack leaves two dead, 21 wounded

BEIJING, May 7, 2024 (AFP) - Two people were dead and 21 wounded after a man went on a stabbing…

Philippines won’t use water cannon on Chinese ships: Marcos

MANILA, May 6, 2024 (AFP) - President Ferdinand Marcos said Monday the Philippines would not respond in kind to China's…

China to launch first probe to return samples from Moon’s far side

By Hector Retamal with Qian Ye WENCHANG, China, May 3, 2024 (AFP) - China is set Friday to launch a…

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