Philippines says Beijing main hurdle to South China Sea code of conduct

Members of Asean might have conflicting claims in the South China Sea but mutual trust exists in the bloc, Philippine defence chief Gilberto Teodoro Jnr said on Sunday, singling out Beijing as the biggest obstacle to a code of conduct in the disputed waterway. Teodoro delivered strong words for China in the final panel of the Shangri-La Dialogue security forum in Singapore, taking aim at Manila’s long-time maritime rival for disregarding an international arbitral tribunal which ruled in favou...

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India news: BrahMos missile deal signed with Vietnam

India says it has signed a deal under which it will ‌supply BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles to Vietnam. Meanwhile, retail inflation could hit Indians hard soon. Follow DW for more.

China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat

China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat - The Straits Times

China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat  The Straits Times

Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages

The Philippines, which signed a contract worth nearly USD 375 million in 2022, was the first foreign buyer of the BrahMos missile system from India.

China patrols Scarborough Shoal after Philippines warns of threat

The Scarborough Shoal has become a ⁠frequent flash point between China and the Philippines over sovereignty and fishing rights.

Philippines defence chief backs US calls for higher military spending, says allies must pull their weight

Speaking to CNA's Leong Wai Kit on the sidelines of the Shangri-La Dialogue, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr also defended recent military exercises with allies, and blames China's "expansionism" for tensions in the South China Sea.

Gatchalian urges stricter fire prevention measures from LGUs

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian on Sunday urged local government units (LGUs) to strengthen fire prevention measures amid extreme heat conditions. He also called on power distributors to intensify inspections of illegal power connections following a series of fire incidents across the country. READ: Truck catches fire in Malaybalay City amid extreme heat The

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Pentagon chief cites Manila as defense burden-sharing example

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth praised the Philippines’ military and coast guard modernization.

Greece weighs response as Aegean dispute with Türkiye heats up

A storm is brewing in the otherwise calm waters of the Aegean Sea, dividing Türkiye and Greece. While Türkiye seeks to assert its rights on the sea whose both shores are popular su...

General Secretary and President To Lam arrives in Manila for state visit to Philippines

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President of Vietnam To Lam arrived in Manila on May 31 afternoon, beginning a state visit to the Philippines until June 1.