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Philippines exploring deeper cooperation with Taiwan to protect cables: Philippines explores deeper cooperation with Taiwan to protect undersea cables amid South ...
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Teodoro blasts China envoy before Senate: We aren't the troublemakers
WATCH: Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. reiterates during a budget briefing ... Show more
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China sends naval forces to monitor U.S. warship near disputed S. China Sea shoal
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Opinion[Inside the Newsroom] China’s envoy: Sounds like a threat, walks like a threat: The reality on the ground and at sea is that a 'peace-loving' China can ...
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Taiwan coastguard uses water cannons to warn off mainland Chinese fishing vessel: Taiwan’s Coast Guard Administration reveals incident occurred 27 nautical miles ...
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The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego, California, after a 10-month deployment across the Pacific, South China Sea and Middle East ... Show more
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Reuters | Breaking International News & Views
USS Lincoln docks in California after record deployment: The USS Abraham Lincoln docked in San Diego, California on Thursday after a 10-month deployment spanning ...
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Key FactsU.S.S. Abraham Lincoln Reaches San Diego After 322 Days
Oct 9, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: nytimes.com
- The carrier completed a near-record 322-day deployment supporting the Iran war before returning to its San Diego home port.
- During the deployment, crew members endured food shortages and struggled with mental health.
- Friends and relatives gathered before dawn, cheering as the ship entered the bay and docked shortly after 3 p.m. Eastern Time.
- Navy tradition expected sailors whose spouses gave birth during deployment among the first off; Eduardo Morales was included.
It was nerve-racking when he went days and weeks without communication.— Lashonda Jones, mother of Jaysean Jones, describing the strain of her son going days and weeks without communication during the deployment.
China pressure accelerates Philippines-Taiwan ties, analysts say: Manila defines one-China policy on its own terms amid Taipei’s plan to open a second trade ...
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US vs China over South China Sea: Washington backs Philippines, Beijing hits back
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China deploys advanced WZ-7 drone for first time near Scarborough Shoal: The high-altitude reconnaissance platform took part in exercises around the disputed ...
scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3369080/china-deploys-advanced-wz-7-drone-first-time-near-scarborough-shoal
Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lying’ after minister exposes South China Sea note: At Seoul Defence Dialogue, Gilberto Teodoro Jnr brands China’s handwritten memo ...
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3366935/beijing-tells-manila-stop-lying-after-minister-exposes-south-china-sea-note
Paid articlePaywall China has accused Philippine officials of “grandstanding” after Manila’s defence secretary publicly read aloud a Chinese diplomat’s note reiterating Beijing’s ... Show more
Taipei donates coastguard vessel to Manila as South China Sea tensions mount: As it faces off against Beijing in the region, Manila has been expanding its ...
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Paid articlePaywall Viral moment for Manila showcases South China Sea dispute, but status quo remains
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‘Dangerous manoeuvres’: Philippines accuses China of blocking resupply mission in South China Sea
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China has, for the first time, publicly acknowledged that its research vessels are surveying disputed shoals in the South China Sea ... Show more
Chinese ship rams Philippines gov’t vessel in South China Sea: Coastguard: Philippine Coast Guard accuses China of dangerous military manoeuvres near Palawan ...
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Should Beijing use its maritime militia as a backup force in the South China Sea?
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NATO allies foil Russian subsea cable sabotage plot: Reuters exclusive: Deep in Arctic waters near the remote Svalbard archipelago this spring ...
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'Have a little shame': Philippines defence chief gets China's note mid-speech, fires salvo over South China Sea claims
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Find Us At Maker Faire Bay Area's 20th Anniversary Celebration: What can you build with CircuitPython, Bluetooth® LE and a little c...
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Could joint oil and gas projects help ease Beijing and Manila’s South China Sea tensions?
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US Navy destroyer spent four days without power last month in South China Sea: A US Navy guided-missile destroyer spent four days last month without working ...
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Key FactsUSS Benfold Loses Power in South China Sea
Aug 17, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: thedailybeast.com
- The 30-year-old USS Benfold lost power during routine operations in the Indo-Pacific’s South China Sea and spent four days unable to maneuver or provide toilets, galley services, air conditioning, or potable water; no crew members were injured, and the cause remains under investigation.
- The guided-missile cruiser USS Robert Smalls delivered cooked meals, other ships from the Japan-based USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group provided assistance, and the Benfold was then towed to the Philippines for repairs.
- In May, the destroyer USS Higgins lost power and propulsion for several hours in the Indo-Pacific in what the Navy called an engineering casualty involving its electrical system.
- Families of sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Boxer reported dwindling supplies, inadequate food, and hygiene problems, while reports of several Lincoln sailors attempting to go overboard and responses from Donald Trump and Pete Hegseth intensified the debate.
No, they’re not.— Donald Trump denied that military families are worried about their loved ones at sea, in response to concerns raised by family members to news outlets.
vietnamnews.vn Aug 20
🇻🇳🇵🇭 Top leader Tô Lâm: Việt Nam is ready to actively participate in and support the Philippines in effectively implementing maritime cooperation initiatives ... Show more
Top leader hosts Philippine National Security Adviser
Top leader hosts Philippine National Security Adviser
The South China Sea and the Philippines’ Defense Strategies : Insights from Su Mon and Tomas Buenaventura.
thediplomat.com/2026/08/the-south-china-sea-and-the-philippines-defense-strategies/
New installations emerge on islet as China accelerates South China Sea build-up
yahoo.com/news/articles/installations-emerge-islet-china-accelerates-091222783.html
vietnamnews.vn Aug 19
🌧️⚠️ A tropical depression is moving across the northwestern waters of the East Sea, packing winds of 39–49 km/h and gusts reaching Level 8 ... Show more
‘I want to survive’: Malaysian commando adrift in South China Sea for 15 hours: The seaman was the last of six navy special forces personnel to be rescued after ...
scmp.com/news/asia/southeast-asia/article/3365270/i-want-survive-malaysian-commando-adrift-south-china-sea-15-hours
China to build environmental monitoring station near disputed Scarborough Shoal: Beijing’s ecological initiatives around the South China Sea flashpoint have been ...
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The Japan Times Aug 19
China finishes first phase of construction at South China Sea reef, images show: The project, on Antelope Reef in the Paracels archipelago, involves building a ...
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Senator Darline Graham Implodes During Senate Debate: ‘I’m Not That Informed on National Secur ...
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Beijing warns Manila of ‘powerful’ South China Sea toolbox ready for ‘head-on blow’
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Philippines won’t host US attacks in case of a Taiwan conflict, says President Marcos
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USS Lincoln Families Worry Amid Reports of Sailors Trying to Jump Overboard: Family members have reportedly raised concerns about the safety and mental health of ...
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Key FactsReports of overboard attempts; calls to investigate USS Abraham Lincoln
Aug 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: rollingstone.com
- According to several incidents described by The Navy Times, fellow sailors stopped some attempts, while at least one sailor successfully went overboard and was subsequently placed on medical hold.
- The USS Abraham Lincoln, carrying about 5,000 servicemembers, has been deployed in the Middle East for more than 250 days and has conducted over 40 consecutive days of combat operations.
- Sailors reported shortages of food and water, sewage overflows, mold, and inadequate laundry facilities and hygiene supplies.
- Democratic lawmakers, including Ruben Gallego, called for an investigation or an oversight visit, while the Navy and Defense Department denied problems aboard the ship.
From this point forward, any time the Islamic Republic of Iran shoots at a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, whether it be by Missile, Rocket, Drone, or any other device or weapon, the United States will bomb and destroy ONE BRIDGE OR POWER PLANT, including those located next to, or in, the Capital City of Tehran.— President Donald Trump, in a Truth Social post in late July
Philippines bets on classrooms to strengthen South China Sea claims: Experts say education can build lasting public support, but could also narrow future ...
rfa.org/english/southchinasea/2026/08/19/philippines-south-china-sea-education/
OpinionZero-tolerance posture against China is needed in 'West Philippine' Sea: Don McLain Gill is a Philippines-based geopolitical analyst, author and lecturer at the ...
asia.nikkei.com/opinion/zero-tolerance-posture-against-china-is-needed-in-west-philippine-sea
Paid articlePaywallA US guided-missile destroyer spent four days without power in the South China Sea last month after an engineering failure. The USS Benfold ... Show more
US Navy destroyer spent four days without power in South China Sea. This is what we know
US Navy destroyer spent four days without power in South China Sea. This is what we know
Exclusive | Malaysia fears military ‘miscalculation’ near Sabah amid US-China rivalry
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3364586/malaysia-fears-military-miscalculation-near-sabah-amid-us-china-rivalry
A power failure aboard a U.S. Navy destroyer operating in the South China Sea last month left the ship's crew without potable water, hot food ... Show more
Navy Didn't Disclose Destroyer Losing Power For 4 Days In South China Sea: Report
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Philippine sailor on South China Sea outpost under investigation for drug use: The sailor had served in a key position aboard the BRP Sierra Madre ...
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Paid articlePaywall Philippines eyes Ukraine’s drone know-how for South China Sea: Manila likes the look of Kyiv’s low-cost drones, but adapting battlefield tech to grey-zone sea ...
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TWZ Aug 13
Australia’s MC-55 Electronic Warfare Jet Has Entered The South China Sea: The Peregrine’s first overseas deployment gives Canberra an extremely powerful new ...
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Philippines Ambassador Josel F. Ignacio said the BrahMos missile deal with India provides “real credible deterrence” for Manila while strengthening its ... Show more
Philippines Ambassador Ignacio calls BrahMos deal ‘real credible deterrence’ amid South China Sea tensions
Philippines Ambassador Ignacio calls BrahMos deal ‘real credible deterrence’ amid South China Sea tensions
The South China Sea consensus no ASEAN chair can move - Asia Times: The Philippines came into the 2026 ASEAN chairmanship with the strongest possible hand on the ...
asiatimes.com/2026/07/the-south-china-sea-consensus-no-asean-chair-can-move/
Despite South China Sea clashes, Chinese and Filipino police boost cooperation: Philippine National Police and their Fujian province counterparts agree to share ...
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OpinionWhy Beijing must play a long game in South China Sea: Why Beijing must play a long game in South China Sea - Academia - The Jakarta Post
thejakartapost.com/opinion/2026/08/12/why-beijing-must-play-a-long-game-in-south-china-sea
Southeast Asia's Border Disputes: Wars in Waiting?: The South China Sea isn’t the only dispute threatening to spark a war in Southeast Asia ...
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China says it rejects Philippine 'baselines' around Scarborough Shoal: BEIJING - China's foreign ministry on Friday (July 31) said it firmly ...
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OpinionWatching American power tentatively arrive in the Philippines: OYSTER BAY, PALAWAN – When American forces withdrew from Iraq in 2011, I watched it happen from ...
asiatimes.com/2026/07/watching-american-power-tentatively-arrive-in-the-philippines/
China-US spat over South China Sea threatens to overshadow ASEAN meeting: MANILA -- An escalating row between China and the U.S. over a clash between the Chinese ...
asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/china-us-spat-over-south-china-sea-threatens-to-overshadow-asean-meeting
South China Sea: Beijing and Manila trade blame on second day of Scarborough Shoal clashes
scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3361723/south-china-sea-beijing-and-manila-trade-blame-second-day-scarborough-shoal-clashes
Paid articlePaywallKey Facts14 Nations Uphold South China Sea Arbitration Ruling
Jul 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asia.nikkei.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: asia.nikkei.com
- Fourteen countries including the US and UK reaffirmed the 2016 tribunal ruling deeming China's expansive South China Sea claims unlawful.
- The coalition condemned unilateral actions that destabilize the area and threaten regional security.
- China dismissed the ruling as invalid and refuses to recognize its binding authority.
- Repeated confrontations in the disputed waters, notably involving Chinese and Philippine forces, have escalated tensions.
Philippines’ South China Sea education push blurs ‘teaching the truth’ lines: The push by several Philippine lawmakers is to counter what they say are efforts to ...
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Paid articlePaywall China accuses Philippines of ‘flagrantly infringing’ on sovereignty in seabed claim
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OpinionBeijing’s Next Play for the South China Sea: How China Is Normalizing Its Control
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Taiwan opposes Philippine move to alter South China Sea status quo | Taiwan News | Aug. 3, 2026 12:47
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Asia’s Overlooked Maritime Flashpoints: Besides the South China Sea, there are various waterways under contention, from open ocean to marshlands and rivers.
thediplomat.com/2026/07/asias-overlooked-maritime-flashpoints/
Philippine president slams China in veiled rebuke in state of the nation speech: MANILA — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. denounced China in a veiled ...
asiaone.com/asia/philippine-president-slams-china-veiled-rebuke-state-nation-speech
CNN’s Ivan Watson was on board a Philippine government ship when a Chinese vessel targeted it with a water cannon. It comes as tensions escalated this week ... Show more
Vietnam’s smart-port push opens another door to Washington: Vietnam's effort to modernize Da Nang's maritime infrastructure may look at first like ...
asiatimes.com/2026/07/vietnams-smart-port-push-opens-another-door-to-washington/
US, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills: The U.S. and Japan joined the Philippines in maritime exercises in the South China Sea ...
japantoday.com/category/politics/us-japan-join-philippines-in-south-china-sea-drills
Rubio says China's actions in South China Sea are 'disturbing': MANILA/BEIJING (Reuters) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described China's actions in ...
asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/us-china-tensions/rubio-says-china-s-actions-in-south-china-sea-are-disturbing
Indonesia's telling empty chair on the South China Sea - Asia Times: The most significant development at this week's Conference Commemorating the Tenth ...
asiatimes.com/2026/07/indonesias-telling-empty-chair-on-the-south-china-sea/
Philstar Life Jul 14
American marine biologist who supported PH in South China Sea issue shot dead: The incident took place in his own home.
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China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea encounter: MANILA (Reuters) -- China and the Philippines on Monday traded accusations after an ...
asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/china-philippines-trade-accusations-over-south-china-sea-encounter
Indonesia restarts South China Sea gas project Beijing opposed: A low profile restart of the US$3 billion Tuna field with a Russian partner looks set to test ...
scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3361419/indonesia-restarts-south-china-sea-gas-project-beijing-opposed
US is ready to help end the ‘senseless war’ in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio says
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Key FactsUS Pushes Diplomacy to Resolve Ukraine Conflict
Jul 23, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: abcnews.com
- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the Trump administration's willingness to mediate an end to the Ukraine war, acknowledging no rapid solution exists.
- Rubio stressed the need for new ideas since past negotiations between Moscow and Kyiv have yielded no success.
- The U.S. continues military support for Ukraine while simultaneously pursuing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict.
- In addition to Ukraine, the U.S. is addressing escalating tensions in the Middle East and the South China Sea involving China.
That’s been the challenge — an end that both sides can accept. And we’ve tried and we’ll continue to try to see if we can, you know, find a middle ground that brings this about. And we’re prepared to play that role if the opportunity presents itself.— Marco Rubio told reporters in Manila on the sidelines of the ASEAN foreign ministers meeting.
China-U.S. spat over South China Sea threatens to overshadow ASEAN meeting: MANILA -- An escalating row between China and the U.S. over a clash between the ...
asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/south-china-sea/china-u.s.-spat-over-south-china-sea-threatens-to-overshadow-asean-meeting
The Philippines condemned the "dehumanizing and racist" portrayal of the country in an AI-generated video, posted by state-run China Daily ... Show more
Philippines slams China's AI monkey video as 'Dehumanising and Racist', demands removal of clip
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ASEAN flexes 'convening power' on South China Sea and other issues: MANILA -- When ASEAN's foreign ministers met with counterparts from around the world in ...
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