Wary of China escalation, U.S. revamps military command in Japan
Summary U.S., Japan hold high-level security talks in Tokyo U.S. to establish new joint command HQ in Japan Allies say…
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President Marcos says Philippines won’t be intimidated amid China row
MANILA, June 23, 2024 (AFP) - President Ferdinand Marcos said Sunday the Philippines "will not be intimidated" by anyone…
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China’s ‘salami-slicing strategy’ against Philippines in disputed sea
By Matthew WALSH BEIJING, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - Ramming boats, building militarised islands and threatening perceived trespassers -- China…
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Philippines says Chinese coast guard boarded navy vessels in South China Sea
MANILA, June 19, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippine military said Wednesday the Chinese coast guard rammed and boarded Filipino navy…
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Philippines says navy officer severely injured in China Coast Guard ‘ramming’
MANILA, June 18, 2024 (AFP) - The Philippines said Tuesday one of its navy personnel was severely injured after the…
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Zelensky says China working hard to ‘prevent’ countries from attending peace summit
By Jing Xuan Teng and Martin Abbugao SINGAPORE, June 2, 2024 (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused China on…
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China defence chief says Beijing ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence
By Jing Xuan TENG SINGAPORE, June 2, 2024 (AFP) - Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun warned Sunday his military is…
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Zelensky arrives at Singapore security forum
By Jing Xuan Teng and Satish Cheney SINGAPORE, June 1, 2024 (AFP) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived at a…
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Austin says US ‘can be secure only if Asia is’
SINGAPORE, June 1, 2024 (AFP) - US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Saturday the Indo-Pacific region remained a "priority" for…
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Philippines’ Marcos says US presence crucial to regional peace
By Satish Cheney and Martin Abbugao SINGAPORE, May 31, 2024 (AFP) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday that the…
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North Korea confirms missile launch, vows bolstered nuclear force
SEOUL, May 18, 2024 (AFP) - North Korea has test-fired a tactical ballistic missile equipped with a "new autonomous navigation…
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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…
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