Philippine leaders say they can turn their attention to the South China Sea because they’ve secured peace with separatist rebels. But the situation remains precarious.
China says Philippines sent supplies to disputed shoal
China said on Friday the Philippines had sent supplies to a beached warship on Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed atoll in the South China Sea.
IMF, Pakistan wrap up unscheduled talks on $7 billion bailout
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Friday it held constructive talks with authorities in Pakistan on economic policy and reform efforts to reduce vulnerabilities during an unscheduled staff visit.
Experts: Indonesia’s $10 billion deal with China could undermine sovereignty, increase political tensions
Maritime security and international law experts are concerned that a $10 billion deal concluded this week between China and Indonesia could not only undermine Indonesia’s sovereignty in the North …
Houthis attack US warships after US strikes in Yemen
A multiple-missile attack by Yemen’s Houthi rebels on two US warships has been thwarted, the Pentagon has said. At least eight drones, five anti-ship ballistic missiles and three anti-ship cruise missiles were aimed at the USS Stockdale and the USS Spruance on Monday.
Saudi Arabia Crown Prince MBS Cancels Trip to G-20 Summit in Rio
Saudi Arabia’s de facto ruler Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has decided not to attend next week’s Group of 20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, said a person with knowledge of the matter.
Thailand Detains 70 Illegal Migrants Believed to Be Rohingya From Myanmar
Thailand Detains 70 Illegal Migrants Believed to Be Rohingya From Myanmar BANGKOK – Thailand arrested 70 illegal immigrants including 30 children suspected to be Rohingya from Myanmar on an island in the country’s south, Thai official said on Saturday …
Xi calls for accelerating China-Thailand Railway construction, expanding cooperation in emerging fields with Thailand
[Photo/Xinhua] LIMA — China and Thailand should accelerate the construction of the China-Thailand Railway and expand cooperation in emerging fields such as new energy, digital economy and artificial intelligence, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.
UN Nuclear Chief Issues Warning During Iran Visit
Iran has long accused Israel of targeting its nuclear program through covert operations. Israeli officials, in turn, have hinted at potential strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites. This exchange of threats that has intensified amid ongoing hostilities between the two nations since Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah, a long-standing ally.
Super Typhoon Man-yi: Philippines on high alert amid ‘life-threatening’ storm surge warning
Around 255,000 people have fled their homes ahead of the super typhoon, the sixth major storm to hit the country in the past month.