Satellite images show a build-up of Chinese civilian vessels near contested Thitu Island, Manila’s key outpost in the South China Sea, but a senior Philippine navy officer said they are…
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President Joe Biden and President Prabowo Subianto met Tuesday at the White House, marking the 75th anniversary of U.S.-Indonesia relations. “I will work very hard to strengthen Indonesia and United…
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Taiwan detects Chinese carrier; China declares ‘ready for battle
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskTaiwan reported a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailing to the island’s south on Sunday. In a statement, Taiwan’s defense ministry said that a Chinese navy group led by the Liaoning…
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Blinken raises concerns over Beijing’s ‘destabilizing actions’ in South China Sea
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskUS Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern over Beijing’s “destabilizing actions” in the South China Sea in a meeting with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi, as the two sought…
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China, Russia kick off live-fire naval exercises in South China Sea
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskChina and Russia have begun live-fire naval exercises in the South China Sea, Russian and Chinese state media reported, with the two countries having strengthened military and trade ties in…
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Philippine president tells Australia their strategic partnership is more important than ever
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. told Australia’s Parliament on Thursday that the strategic partnership between the two nations was more important than ever with the rule of law and peace…
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US military says Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of B-52 bomber over South China Sea
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskA Chinese fighter jet came within 10 feet of an American B-52 bomber flying over the South China Sea, nearly causing an accident, the U.S. military said, underscoring the potential…
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China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea clash
by NWMNewsDeskby NWMNewsDeskChina and the Philippines traded accusations over a collision in disputed waters of the South China Sea as Chinese vessels blocked Philippine boats supplying forces there on Sunday in the…