south china sea

US urges ASEAN to be firm in countering China in the South China Sea

November 01, 2025 6:03 pm

The South China Sea remains one of Asia’s most volatile flashpoints.

US Navy helicopter, F-18 fighter jet crash in separate incidents in South China Sea

October 27, 2025 6:50 am

The Navy in a social media post on Sunday said that a MH-60R Seahawk helicopter, assigned to the “Battle Cats” of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 73, crashed at 2:45pm.

Philippines accuses China of ramming vessel near disputed island as tensions soar

October 12, 2025 10:26 am

An hour later, a China coast guard ship allegedly fired its water cannon directly at the BRP Datu Pagbuaya before ramming its stern, causing minor damage but no injuries, the PCG said.

Chinese and Philippine ships collide near disputed shoal in South China Sea

September 17, 2025 9:40 am

The Philippines denied it, saying China’s forces used powerful water cannons that damaged its ship and injured a crew member.

China's military warns Philippines against provocations in South China Sea

September 14, 2025 9:50 am

The two countries have been engaged in a long-running maritime standoff in the strategic waterway that has included regular clashes between coast guard ships and massive naval exercises.

China's military says it 'drove away' US destroyer near Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea

August 13, 2025 11:45 am

The first known US military operation in at least six years within the shoal's waters came a day after the Philippines accused Chinese vessels of "dangerous manoeuvres and unlawful interference".

WATCH: Chinese warship collides with own boat while chasing Philippine vessel in South China Sea

August 12, 2025 8:01 am

The incident took place near the disputed Scarborough Shoal as the Philippine coast guard officials were distributing aid to fishermen in the area, said Manila’s Commodore Jay Tarriela.

Chinese coast guard expel Philippine vessels in South China Sea

August 11, 2025 11:33 am

The coast guard said in a statement it monitored and intercepted the Philippine vessels after they ignored warnings, and forced them away from the waters.

Is India stepping in to China's maritime backyard? The answer is complex

August 07, 2025 5:03 pm

The recent sail with the Philippines is best seen as a gesture: One that signals India’s interest in regional stability and support for a partner under pressure, without upending its longstanding policy of cautious engagement

The Philippines’ President in India: What to know about Marcos ‘Bongbong’ Junior

August 06, 2025 1:11 pm

Marcos Jr India visit 2025: Marcos Jr’s father led the Philippines for two decades and was allegedly involved in corruption amounting to billions of dollars. The President himself rose to power in a landslide election victory in 2022. Here's how he scripted his political turnaround.

Exiled Tibetans criticise China for deploying missiles

February 19, 2016 8:11 am

Dharamsala, Feb 19 (ANI): Tibetans-in-exile on Friday criticised China’s move to deploy surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea. The recent move by China stoked tensions between China and its Asian neighbours and the US. Tibetan government-in-exile spokesman Tashi Phuntsok said the move shows that China has imperial ambitions. He added that since there are claims and counter claims over South China Sea, which is an important sea route, international conflicts are bound to happen. Meanwhile, another Tibetan parliamentarian-in-exile Yeshi Phungstok said China might have maritime ambition to approach the Indian Ocean.

US hosts ASEAN nations for first time

February 17, 2016 4:13 pm