China warns young soldiers against online dating, gambling BEIJING: In an unusual warning, China’s navy told young officers and personnel that they could get ensnared by... Published 05 Nov, 2024 11:54am
World Petronas’ exploration in South China Sea will continue, Malaysia PM says KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Tuesday reiterated that state energy firm Petronas will... Published 15 Oct, 2024 11:33am
World Philippines confronts China over South China Sea at ASEAN meet VIENTIANE: Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos challenged Chinese Premier Li Qiang over recent clashes in the ... Published 11 Oct, 2024 06:30am
World China holds military drills in South China Sea after talks with US BEIJING: Chinese air and naval forces are conducting manoeuvres in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the... Published 28 Sep, 2024 10:39am
World China’s defence minister asks major countries to take lead in safeguarding global security China’s defence minister said on Friday that China would enhance military ties with its neighbours, saying major... Published 13 Sep, 2024 11:39am
World Chinese, Philippine ships collide near hotspot South China Sea reef BEIJING: Philippine ships sustained serious damage Monday in pre-dawn collisions with Chinese vessels near a ... Updated 20 Aug, 2024 07:56am
World China launches air, sea patrols near flashpoint reef as US holds joint drills BEIJING: China carried out a combat patrol to test “strike capabilities” near a flashpoint reef in the South... Updated 08 Aug, 2024 07:03am
World Quad foreign ministers decry ‘dangerous S China Sea actions’ TOKYO: Foreign ministers from Australia, India, Japan and the United States said on Monday they were seriously... Published 30 Jul, 2024 03:10am
World China braces for twin tropical cyclones after deadly flash floods BEIJING: Two tropical cyclones will bring gales and heavy rain to China’s eastern seaboard this week, with the first... Published 21 Jul, 2024 10:35am
World China Premier Li starts Australia trip with Adelaide panda announcement, winery visit China Premier Li Qiang made a low-key start on Sunday to a four-day trip to Australia with visits to a South... Published 16 Jun, 2024 10:11am
World China foreign ministry welcomes US Secretary of State Blinken’s visit to China BEIJING: A spokesperspon for the Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday welcomed US Secretary of State Antony... Published 18 Apr, 2024 03:16pm
World China foreign minister says Beijing and Jakarta want regional peace and stability JAKARTA: China and Indonesia have pledged to strengthen economic ties and maintain peace and stability in the... Published 18 Apr, 2024 11:41am
World Russian warship arrives in Qatar for defence exhibition, Interfax reports Russia’s Pacific Fleet frigate Marshal Shaposhnikov entered the Qatari port of Hamad where it will take part in the... Published 04 Mar, 2024 10:48am
Business & Finance Singapore economy grows 1.2pc in 2023: PM Lee SINGAPORE: Singapore’s economy avoided a recession and expanded 1.2 percent in 2023, Prime Minister Lee Hsien ... Published 01 Jan, 2024 05:40am
World ASEAN foreign ministers express concern over South China Sea tensions MANILA: Foreign ministers of Southeast Asia’s regional bloc ASEAN on Saturday expressed their concern over growing... Published 31 Dec, 2023 03:04am
World China warns Philippines against South China Sea ‘miscalculation’ BEIJING/MANILA: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has told the Philippines to address through dialogue serious... Published 22 Dec, 2023 05:22am
World Japan, ASEAN to boost security ties with eye on China TOKYO: Southeast Asian and Japanese leaders will agree to boost “maritime security cooperation”, according to a... Published 16 Dec, 2023 10:58am
World US, Philippines begin annual drills in disputed South China Sea MANILA: The United States and the Philippines launched annual joint naval war games on Monday, days after the latest... Published 02 Oct, 2023 05:29pm
World China warns against ‘new Cold War’ as big powers meet in SE Asia JAKARTA: China’s premier said on Wednesday major powers must keep their differences under control and avoid “a... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Markets Indian energy company ONGC Videsh secures 3-yr extension to explore South China Sea MUMBAI: Indian energy company ONGC Videsh has secured a three-year extension from Vietnam to explore ‘Block 128’... Published 20 Aug, 2023 03:20am
World US urges China to stop harassing vessels in South China Sea BEIJING: The United States has called on China to “cease its routine harassment” of vessels of other countries with... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 05:10pm
Print G7 communique: Enraged China voices ‘strong dissatisfaction’ BEIJING: China on Saturday expressed “strong dissatisfaction” with a communique issued by G7 leaders that took aim... Updated 21 May, 2023 09:28am
World Philippines announces four more military bases US troops can use MANILA: The Philippines announced Monday the location of four additional military bases to be used by US troops, ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
World Chinese military says ‘warned’ US warship to leave South China Sea BEIJING: The Chinese military said it had tracked a US warship in the South China Sea on Thursday and “warned it to... Published 23 Mar, 2023 01:07pm
Markets Indonesia approves $3bn development plan for South China Sea gas block JAKARTA: Indonesia has approved the first plan of development for the Tuna offshore gas field with total estimated... Published 09 Jan, 2023 07:34am
Markets China ready to resume oil and gas talks with the Philippines, says Xi BEIJING/MANILA: China is ready to resume oil and gas talks and manage maritime issues “cordially” with the... Published 05 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Business & Finance US and China trade barbs over South China Sea MANILA: China’s embassy in Manila accused the United States on Tuesday of driving a wedge between the Philippines... Published 21 Dec, 2022 06:59am
World ASEAN summit begins with Myanmar likely to dominate agenda; ‘little progress expected’ PHNOM PENH: Leaders of Southeast Asian nations began an annual summit on Friday that is likely to be dominated by... Published 11 Nov, 2022 09:58am
World Germany says it will expand military presence in Indo-Pacific BERLIN: Germany will expand its military presence in the Indo-Pacific by sending more warships and joining drills... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
World Blinken commits US to defending Philippines against armed attacks MANILA: Secretary of State Antony Blinken assured the Philippines on Saturday that the United States would come to... Updated 06 Aug, 2022 10:54pm
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