Indonesia Mount Lewotobi Erupts Again Evacuating 6000 From Flores Island
Indonesia’s Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki erupted for the second time in four days on Friday, sending a column…
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Taiwan Navy Training Accident Kills Three Sailors in Bashi Channel
Taiwan’s navy launched an emergency investigation on Friday after a training accident during a live-fire drill in the…
Australia Deploys 300-Strong Force to Papua New Guinea Maritime Border
Australia announced the deployment of a 300-strong police and defence contingent to Papua New Guinea’s maritime border on…
Japan Approves Record Defence Budget Breaking Post-War Pacifist Ceiling
Japan announced a record 8.5 trillion yen ($57 billion) defence budget for fiscal 2027 on Friday — its…
Philippines Expels China Consul General Orders Consulate Closure in Manila
The Philippines expelled China’s consul general in Manila on Friday and ordered the immediate closure of China’s consulate…
Chinese Coast Guard Board, Ransack Two Vietnamese Fishing Boats Near Paracel Islands
HANOI — Armed Chinese coast guard personnel boarded and ransacked two Vietnamese fishing vessels near the Paracel Islands…
Chinese Vessel Collides With Filipino Supply Boat Near Recto Bank
MANILA — A Chinese naval vessel intentionally collided with a Filipino supply boat near Recto Bank in the…
Taiwan Navy Training Accident Kills Three Sailors in Bashi Channel Live-Fire Drill
TAIPEI — Taiwan’s navy launched an emergency investigation on Friday after a training accident during a live-fire drill…
Japan Approves Record Defence Budget, Breaking Post-War Pacifist Ceiling
TOKYO — Japan’s cabinet approved a record 8.5 trillion yen ($57 billion) defence budget for fiscal 2027 on…
Philippine Senate Crisis Deepens as Senator Jinggoy Estrada Arrested
h1 { font-size: 1.6em; margin-bottom: 5px; }p { line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 15px; } MANILA — Senator Jinggoy Estrada,…