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China's largest coast guard ship appears in Philippine waters
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Philippines accuses China of dangerous air force maneuvers over disputed South China Sea - Reuters
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China's largest coast guard ship appears in Philippine waters
The Philippines discovered a 165-meter-long Chinese coast guard ship in its economic zone. In response, the country sent two vessels and lodged a diplomatic protest.
Biden met with leaders of Japan and the Philippines: what was discussed
The US President met with the Prime Minister of Japan and the President of the Philippines to discuss security in the Indo-Pacific region. Particular attention was paid to threats in the South China Sea and economic cooperation.
2024 was the hottest year in China: temperatures hit record highs
In 2024, the average temperature in China reached a record 10. 92°C, 1.03°C above normal. The country also experienced devastating floods that led to loss of life and mass evacuations.
China accuses the Philippines of provocations in the South China Sea
On Friday, China lodged a claim against the Philippines, accusing it of provocations in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.
China launches largest military exercise in 30 years near Taiwan
China has deployed the largest navy in the last three decades in regional waters off Taiwan. 47 military aircraft, 12 warships and Coast Guard activity were recorded.
Mass evacuation continues in the Philippines after volcanic eruption
A powerful eruption of the Kanlaon volcano began in the Philippines, causing a mass evacuation of 87,000 people. The authorities declared a danger zone within a 6 km radius and raised the alert level to the third level.
Deadly poisoning in the Philippines: what happened after eating rare turtle meat
In the Philippines, Three people died and 32 were hospitalized after consuming endangered sea turtle meat. The animal was prepared as a traditional adobe dish in a coastal village.
"People with a big head": discovered a new type of ancient man
In East Asia, a new species of ancient man Juluren has been discovered with a brain larger than that of modern Homo sapiens. The fossils found in China have unique characteristics that distinguish them from other known hominids.
Burbok warned China against supplying drones to Russia: it would be a "new escalation"
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A Russian submarine was found near the Philippines: the president of the island country expressed concern
A Philippine Navy frigate has discovered the Russian submarine UFA 490 80 nautical miles off the coast. The president of the Philippines expressed concern about the presence of the boat in the exclusive economic zone of the country.
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The US and the Philippines signed a new military agreement - what will it change in the region?
The Philippines and the United States signed an agreement to share military intelligence and build a coordination center. The GSOMIA pact will allow countries to securely share classified military information.
Philippines evacuates half a million people as super typhoon Man-y approaches
Super Typhoon Man-yi with winds of up to 230 km/h is approaching the island of Luzon in the Philippines. Authorities are evacuating more than 500,000 people due to the threat of catastrophic storm surges and devastating floods.
Joe Biden met with the leaders of South Korea and Japan: what they talked about
At the APEC summit in Lima, the leaders of the United States, Japan, and South Korea announced the establishment of the Trilateral Secretariat. The countries agreed to cooperate with the Philippines and condemned the DPRK's support for Russia's war against Ukraine.
China and the Philippines: a new conflict over a warship on a disputed reef
China accused the Philippines of unauthorized delivery of cargo to the Sierra Madre warship, which was stuck on Second Thomas Reef. The Philippine Coast Guard confirmed the rotation of personnel and the delivery of supplies.
China creates new map in the South China Sea amid tensions over disputed islands with the Philippines
The PRC publishes an updated map of Sansha with new designations for the Paracel and Spratly areas. These areas are the subject of territorial disputes between China and five neighboring countries.
Fourth typhoon in a month hits the Philippines
Typhoon Toraji has hit the Philippines, forcing the evacuation of 2,500 villages and the closure of ports. This is the fourth typhoon in less than a month, with the previous three claiming 159 lives.
China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws: what's going on
China protested the Philippines' signing of new laws on maritime zones and archipelagic routes. Beijing believes that these laws threaten stability in the region and violate the status of disputed territories.
Tropical storm in the Philippines: death toll rises, threat of return
Tropical storm Trami has killed at least 82 people in the Philippines. The storm brought destructive winds and landslides, and forecasters warn that it could return next week.
Powerful Hurricane Christy reaches the highest category in the Pacific
Hurricane Christy has strengthened to a Category 5 storm with winds of 260 km/h in the Pacific Ocean. The storm is located 1565 km from Baja California and is moving westward, and is expected to weaken.
Tropical storm Trami killed dozens of people in the Philippines
At least 26 people have died as a result of Tropical Storm Trami in the Philippines. The disaster caused widespread flooding on the island of Luzon, leaving 7 million people without electricity.
If China blocks Taiwan, it will be an “act of war,” says island's government - media
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General Luong Quong became the new president of Vietnam: in his inaugural speech, he promised the country a flexible and modern army
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US and Philippines launch military exercises after China's maneuvers around Taiwan
Thousands of U. S. and Philippine troops have begun the annual Kamandag exercise in the northern and western Philippines. This follows Chinese maneuvers near Taiwan and a collision between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea.
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Ships of China and the Philippines collide in disputed waters of the South China Sea
Chinese and Philippine coastguard ships collided in the South China Sea despite a recent agreement. Both sides accuse each other of provocation and violation of the agreement.
Philippines accuses China of dangerous air force maneuvers over disputed South China Sea - Reuters
The Philippines and China have exchanged accusations after their planes collided over the disputed territory of the South China Sea.
Philippines and Vietnam conduct first joint coast guard exercises in the South China Sea
The Philippine and Vietnamese coast guards conducted joint exercises in the South China Sea. The crews simulated firefighting, rescue operations and medical response, emphasizing the humanitarian nature of the cooperation.