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US and Philippines launch Balikatan joint military drills in South China Sea: Annual exercises will include coast guard at forefront of recent clashes with ...
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China coastguard blocks Philippines vessels as maritime tension grows: Incident just days after Washington reiterated its security ties to Manila
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Philippine president warns of countermeasures in response to Chinese aggression at sea
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Chinese coast guard blasts Philippine boat with water cannon in disputed sea: Two Chinese coast guard ships have hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons ...
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Quick Glance: Chinese Coast Guard Clashes with Philippine Boat
- Chinese coast guard ships hit a Philippine supply boat with water cannons Saturday near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, causing injuries to its navy crew members and heavy damage to the wooden vessel, Philippine officials said.
- The United States and Japan immediately expressed support for the Philippines and concern over Chinese aggression near the Second Thomas Shoal, which has seen repeated confrontations between Chinese and Philippine vessels.
- The high-seas confrontations have raised fears of a larger conflict involving China and the U.S., while Washington has conducted "freedom of navigation" operations in the area, a practice criticized by China.
- Despite overlapping claims by multiple countries, including China, Vietnam, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Brunei, the South China Sea remains a contentious area with ongoing territorial disputes.
Philippines ups stakes in China row, vows countermeasures to coastguard 'attacks'
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Philippines says three soldiers hurt by China water cannon: MANILA: Three Philippine troops were injured in the latest China Coast Guard water cannon attack on a ...
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The Philippines says it won't let China remove a Filipino military outpost on a disputed shoal
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South China Sea: Beijing warns Philippines against ‘escalating situation’ after latest Second Thomas Shoal face-off
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Blinken boosts U.S. ties to Philippines amid China maritime aggression: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is seeking to fortify his nation against ...
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Quick Glance: Taiwan Raises Alarm Over 'Enormous' Chinese Bases Near Its S. China Sea Holding
- Taiwan's foreign minister mentioned that China has established 'enormous' military bases on three islands surrounding Taiwan's main holding in the South China Sea, but Taipei is not seeking to further escalate tensions in the strategic waterway.
- Some lawmakers from both the ruling and main opposition parties have urged President Tsai Ing-wen to visit Itu Aba to assert Taiwan's sovereignty and witness a newly renovated harbor capable of accommodating larger ships.
- China has conducted extensive land reclamation on its South China Sea islands, constructing major air force and other military facilities, causing significant concern in Washington and the region.
- Taiwan also controls the Pratas Islands in the northern part of the South China Sea, and both China's air force and navy frequently operate nearby to assert Beijing's territorial claims over Taiwan, which the Taipei government rejects.
Philippine coast guard says Chinese claim of intrusion 'inaccurate': A Philippine coast guard official on Thursday described as "inaccurate" its Chinese ...
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Hundreds rescued from Philippines scam centre: police: MANILA: Hundreds of people forced to work in an online scam centre in the Philippines were rescued in a ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2024/03/15/hundreds-rescued-from-philippines-scam-centre-police
Almost all of the country's rotation and resupply missions in the Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea in 2023 had the presence of the Chinese coast guard ... Show more
Philippines, Vietnam to sign coastguard deal - Asia & Pacific - The Jakarta Post
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Seven missing as two boats capsize at sea: Philippine police: MANILA: Seven people are missing and four others were rescued at sea after two small passenger ...
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In a release, the AFP said that on December 6, or three days after the blast, soldiers from Task Force Marawi and Marawi City police arrested Jafar Gamo Sultan ... Show more
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CCTV footage shows suspected terrorists involved in the bombing in Mindanao State University-Marawi City campus on December 3.Military, police arrest alleged accomplice in MSU Marawi bombing
US calls on China to stop ‘dangerous’ actions in South China Sea after Philippine vessel rammed
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Quick Glance: China: Handling of Philippine Ships in South China Sea
- A Chinese Coast Guard ship used a water cannon on a Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal.
- China's Foreign Ministry stated that its Coast Guard's actions against Philippine ships in the South China Sea were 'professional' and 'restrained'.
- The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the Coast Guard's actions were 'necessary and in accordance with domestic and international law'.
- The Philippines summoned China's envoy and raised the possibility of expelling him following tense confrontations between the countries' vessels.
Philippines radio journalist shot dead on air in ‘brazen killing’: Killing of 57-year-old Juan Jumalon was captured on a Facebook livestream as he broadcast his ...
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Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the Sea: The world’s most brazen maritime militarization is gaining muscle in waters through which ...
nytimes.com/2023/09/23/world/asia/china-sea-philippines-us.html
Philippines Opens a Coast Guard Surveillance Base in the South China Sea to Watch Chinese Vessels
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Dangerous blocking maneuvers of the China coast guard cause collision with AFP resupply boat on early Sunday morning, October 22 ... Show more
China blames 'deliberate' actions by Philippines boats for Ayungin collision
China blames 'deliberate' actions by Philippines boats for Ayungin collision
Philippines accuses China of dangerous actions in South China Sea: Philippines accuses China of dangerous actions in South China Sea
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China Says It Drove Away Philippine Navy Ship in Disputed Sea: China’s coast guard on Tuesday said it drove away a Philippine Navy vessel when it entered an area ...
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Radio Broadcaster Shot Dead Inside His Studio In Philippines: Juan Jumalon, 57, was in his home-based studio on the southern island of Mindanao when a gunman ...
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South China Sea: Philippines removes Chinese barrier in contested area: The Philippines says it has removed a floating barrier installed by Beijing in the South ...
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AFP slams China's repeated interference in resupply missions in West PH Sea: While the recent rotation and resupply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre was ...
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Philippines vows to take ‘all appropriate actions’ for removal of Chinese barriers at disputed reef
hongkongfp.com/2023/09/25/philippines-vows-to-take-all-appropriate-actions-for-removal-of-chinese-barriers-at-disputed-reef/
Cop subdues alleged soldier in another road rage: A police officer subdues an alleged member of the Intelligence Service of the Armed Forces of the Philippines ...
rappler.com/nation/police-military-officer-involved-another-road-rage/
China should not meddle with Philippine affairs in Ayungin Shoal, an Armed Forces of the Philippines officer said on Saturday, August 19. trib.al/RHsKytL
Alleged armed rider in Makati road altercation surrenders: An alleged armed motorcycle rider who was caught on video in an altercation with a police officer has ...
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China-Philippines dispute could escalate into superpower conflict, say analysts: Expert warns of ‘significant escalatory potential’ after Chinese coastguards ...
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Quick Glance: China, Philippines' Dispute Escalates Over Grounded Warship
- China once again demands that the Philippines tow away a grounded warship from a disputed shoal.
- Tensions have increased between the two neighbors in the South China Sea.
- Experts warn that China wants to take control of the shoal.
- China claims almost the entire South China Sea, overlapping with the exclusive economic zones of other countries.
Philippine military condemns China's use of water cannon in disputed sea: MANILA (AP) -- The Philippine military condemned on Sunday a Chinese coast ...
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Philippine military condemns Chinese coast guard's use of water cannon on its boat in disputed sea
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Will US-China come to blows over Second Thomas Shoal?: The stars seem to be aligning for a showdown at a China-Philippines disputed submerged reef in the ...
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Quick Glance: US-China Conflict Brewing over Second Thomas Shoal?
- Relations were already rattled by a previous incident in February when a Chinese Coast Guard vessel targeted a military-grade laser at a Philippine Coast Guard vessel's bridge.
- Although the August 5 incident was the latest in a series of similar incidents between China and the Philippines, it stood out due to its boldness and the US response.
- The US has issued numerous statements supporting the Philippines in the South China Sea and warning China that its actions could trigger the US-Philippines Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT).
- It stated: 'The United States stands with our Philippine allies in the face of dangerous actions by the Coast Guard and maritime militia of the People's Republic of China (PRC) to obstruct an August 5 Philippine resupply mission to Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea.'
Philippines accuses China of more harassment near disputed reef: Philippines accuses China of more harassment near disputed reef
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16 abused children freed in Philippines after man’s arrest in Sydney: Sixteen children allegedly abused in the Philippines have been rescued after Australian ...
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Boat capsizes in Philippine lake, killing at least 23: A small passenger boat capsized in a lake near the Philippine capital on Thursday ...
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Radio broadcaster killed in Philippines: ORIENTAL MINDORO: A radio broadcaster was shot dead outside his home in the central Philippines on Wednesday ...
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U.S. tells China to stop harassing Philippine ships in South China Sea: WASHINGTON (Reuters) -- The United States on Saturday called on China ...
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Quick Glance: South China maritime: Philippines clashes with Chinese coastguard over maritime rights in tense standoff
- In the latest act of Beijing's aggressiveness in the key waterway, a Chinese coastguard ship prevented a Philippine patrol vessel sailing into a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, provoking a terrifying near-collision.
- The Chinese coastguard repeatedly advised the two patrol vessels to leave the area, which is around 194 kilometers (121 miles) west of the Philippine island province of Palawan, as they neared the shoal's shallow turquoise waters for an underwater survey.
- A Chinese coastguard ship approached quickly and shadowed the smaller Malapascua and Malabrigo.
- The Chinese navy ship radioed the Philippine vessels, telling them to "to immediately leave and keep out"
Marcos appoints former Negros police chief to PDEA: Renato Gumban, the former acting police chief of Negros Island Region, is the new deputy director general of ...
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THE DAY IN PHOTOS: May 8, 2023: Here are the day's top stories in photos.
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Army sends case of Durante, 6 other soldiers in Plaza slay to court martial: (1st UPDATE) Former Presidential Security Group chief Brigadier General Jesus ...
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Beijing says Philippine coastguard staged South China Sea near-collision for the benefit of journalists
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Paid articlePaid Army sends case of Durante, 6 other soldiers in Plaza slay to court martial: (1st UPDATE) Former Presidential Security Group chief Brigadier General Jesus ...
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Philippines confronting Chinese diplomats over sea disputes: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Filipino diplomats are expected to unleash a slew of protests over ...
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US Backs Philippines After Latest Dispute Over Chinese Ships: The US accused China of harassing Philippine ships and reaffirmed its defense commitment to the ...
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Philippines confronts Chinese diplomats over sea disputes: Filipino diplomats confronted Chinese officials in closed-door talks Friday with a slew of protests ...
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Philippines Launches Strategy of Publicizing Chinese Actions: Manila’s coast guard has taken extra efforts to document and publicize assertive Chinese behavior ...
thediplomat.com/2023/03/philippines-launches-strategy-of-publicizing-chinese-actions/
3 arrested over killing of Philippine governor: Three people have been arrested over the murder of a Philippine provincial governor and eight others ...
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AFP sends elite unit, creates task force in Negros after Degamo killing: An elite light reaction company, together with six battalions, will form part of the ...
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Marcos: China laser not enough to activate US defense pact: MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine president said Saturday the Chinese coast guard’s aiming of ...
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Philippines president summons China envoy over laser incident: Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr summoned China's ambassador on Tuesday to express his ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/philippines-files-protest-china-over-use-laser-aggressive-activities-by-vessels-2023-02-14/
Philippines accuses China of using military-grade laser against coast guard vessel
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Quick Glance: The Philippines claims that a Chinese ship deployed a laser against a coast guard vessel.
- In the disputed South China Sea, the Philippines accused a Chinese coast guard ship of blasting a Philippine coast guard vessel with a military-grade laser, briefly blinding part of its crew.
- Colonel Medel Aguilar, a spokesman for the Philippine Defense Department, told reporters that the Chinese coast guard's move was "offensive and dangerous."
- According to Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin, a Philippine coast guard vessel entered Chinese waters without permission.
- He stated that Chinese coast guard vessels acted "professionally and with restraint at the site in accordance with China's law and international law," without elaborating or mentioning the use of laser.
US warns it will defend Philippines after China laser report: The United States is warning it will stand with and defend the Philippines after reports that ...
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‘Provocative and unsafe’: US slams China over shining lasers at ship: The Philippines’ coast guard says a green laser affected the crew on one of its vessels ...
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Philippine President Marcos says China laser not enough to activate U.S. defense pact
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Philippine Coast Guard accuses Chinese vessel of using ‘military-grade laser light’
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Search on for 3 missing suspects in Yvonette Plaza murder: The suspects go missing before police file a murder complaint against them and seven others ...
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Brawner to troops: Stand tall, focus on work amid Plaza murder backlash: As police work to bring the suspects in the murder of Yvonette Chua Plaza to court for ...
rappler.com/nation/mindanao/brawner-troops-morale-plaza-murder-backlash/
Marcos sacks Philippine military chief in surprise move: MANILA (AP) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday cut short the term of the military ...
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Philippines floods force tens of thousands to flee homes: Two people were killed and nine others were missing after heavy rain inundated parts of the southern ...
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Floods in Philippines force evacuation of 46,000 people on Christmas day: Christmas Day floods in the Philippines forced the evacuation of nearly 46 ...
english.alarabiya.net/News/world/2022/12/26/Floods-in-Philippines-force-evacuation-of-46-000-people-on-Christmas-day
Three busted in massive AFP drug raid: Three alleged members of a transnational crime gang linked to some of Australia’s largest drug imports have been ...
news.com.au/national/crime/three-busted-in-huge-afp-drug-raid/news-story/3fd480a8832a6b5e910744a4c67a4d72
China police out in force after anti-lockdown protests: Security services were out in force across China's major cities Tuesday, which for the time being ...
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The Chinese Coast Guard intercepted and forcibly seized the object being towed by a Philippine Navy ship that was seen floating near Pag-asa Island ... Show more
Iran sentences first person to death over mass protests: Iranian authorities have cracked down hard on protests sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
businessinsider.com/iran-protests-death-penalty-first-sentenced-mass-protests-2022-11
Singer Aaron Carter dead at 34: TMZ: TMZ said the brother of Backstreet Boy Nick Carter was found dead at home in his bathtub. Read more at straitstimes.com.
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Quick Glance: Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter remembers his "baby brother," Aaron Carter
- The day after Aaron Carter, 34, was discovered dead at his home in Southern California, Backstreet Boys member Nick Carter honored his younger brother.
- "My heart has been broken today," Carter wrote.
- Carter said on an episode of The Doctors in 2019 that he was taking medicine for acute anxiety, manic depression, and multiple personality disorder.
- That same year, Nick and Angel claimed to have filed a restraining order against Aaron.
- On E!, he appeared alongside his brother, Nick, and his siblings BJ, Leslie, and Angel Carter.
Greece rescuing hundreds of migrants in strong winds off Crete - Region - World: Greece's coastguard on Tuesday was rescuing a fishing boat with up to 500 ...
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Arrests after India bridge collapse kills more than 130: MORBI, India (AFP) --Nine people were arrested Monday in connection with the collapse of a pedestrian ...
jamaicaobserver.com/latest-news/arrests-after-india-bridge-collapse-kills-more-than-130/
In Philippines, Harris Promises Support and Denounces China: The vice president accused China of “intimidation and coercion” in disputed waters ...
nytimes.com/2022/11/22/world/asia/kamala-harris-philippines.html
French tax agent 'kidnapped and killed while conducting an audit': A French tax inspector was kidnapped and killed, reportedly while carrying out a tax audit in ...
thelocal.fr/20221122/french-tax-agent-kidnapped-and-killed-while-conducting-an-audit/
One body found after buildings collapse in France's Lille: Rescue workers retrieved one body early Sunday in the northern French town of Lille ...
thelocal.fr/20221113/one-body-found-after-buildings-collapse-in-frances-lille/
‘Woman, life, freedom’: At least 16 dead in Iran unrest over morality police: Rights group says 31 civilians killed over 6 nights; Revolutionary Guard urges ...
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Mahsa Amini died after ‘blow to head’ in Iranian police custody, says cousin in Iraq
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French NATO soldier found dead in Romanian hotel: A French soldier has been found dead in his hotel room in Bucharest, Romania where France is in charge of NATO ...
thelocal.fr/20221107/french-nato-soldier-found-dead-in-romanian-hotel/
Iran’s Raisi pans ‘chaos’ of women-led ‘riots,’ calls for quashing them ‘decisively’
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India bridge collapse kills more than 130 - International - World: At least 132 people died in India when a colonial-era pedestrian bridge packed with revellers ...
english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/2/9/478789/World/International/India-bridge-collapse-kills-more-than-.aspx
Tear gas fired as Sudan pro-democracy protests spread : Security forces firing tear gas confronted pro-democracy demonstrators across Sudan on Sunday ...
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