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US and Philippines discuss more missile system deployments as tensions rise in South China Sea

The United States is discussing the possible deployment of more missile launchers to the Philippines to strengthen deterrence against aggression in the disputed South China Sea and other security hotspots, but no final decision has been reached by both sides

The Independent UK

Chinese military ‘expels’ US warship from disputed South China Sea waters

First confrontation between Chinese and US warships near Scarborough Shoal in six years comes after a pair of Chinese vessels collide while chasing away a Philippine ship from disputed atoll

The Independent UK

Protests, vigils held worldwide over Israel’s killing of Gaza journalists

From South Africa’s Cape Town to Manila in the Philippines and London in the UK, voices are raised in protest.

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High-flying Boomers through to Asian Cup semi-finals

Defending champs Australia are just two wins away from successfully defending their Asian Cup basketball title after beating the Philippines in the quarters.

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US briefly deploys 2 warships to a disputed South China Sea shoal after Chinese collision

The United States has deployed two warships to the disputed South China Sea near Scarborough Shoal

The Independent UK

Philippines blames China for South China Sea collision in disputed waters

The Philippine military has blamed China for a collision between two Chinese navy and coast guard ships in disputed waters

The Independent UK

Chinese warship crashes into own coastguard vessel while chasing Philippine boat in South China Sea

Footage shows Chinese coastguard vessel with its entire bow caved in after colliding with warship near contested Scarborough Shoal

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Philippines Still Offered Aid After South China Sea Collision Where Chinese Navy Hit Its Own Coast Guard Ship

The ships collided on 11 August 2025 while pursuing a Philippine vessel near Scarborough Shoal, causing substantial damage and escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea

International Business Times UK

Chinese navy boats smash into each other whilst chasing Philippine patrol boat

Two Chinese navy boats have smashed into each other while chasing a Philippines-flagged patrol boat.

The Independent UK

China says it expels Philippine vessels near Scarborough Shoal

Manila says a Chinese navy vessel collides with one from its own coastguard while chasing a Philippine patrol boat.

Al Jazeera

Chinese Vessels Collide While Pursuing Philippine Boat In South China Sea: Manila

A Chinese navy vessel collided with one from its own coast guard while chasing a Philippines patrol boat in the South China Sea on Monday, Manila said, releasing dramatic video footage of the confrontation.

International Business Times

Marcos says the Philippines will be pulled into any war over Taiwan, despite China's protest

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says his country will inevitably be drawn “kicking and screaming” in any war over Taiwan due to its proximity and the presence of large numbers of Filipino workers on the self-ruled island, despite China’s strong protest over such remarks

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'She Never Made it Home': Filipino Worker Dies on Bus in Philippines After Returning From Kuwait

A Filipino domestic worker tragically died of cardiac arrest during her bus journey home after years abroad, just hours before reuniting with her family in the Philippines.

International Business Times UK

China warns Philippines ‘playing with fire’ after Marcos signals role in Taiwan conflict

Beijing lodges protest over Philippine leader’s ‘wrong and provocative remarks’ during India visit

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China warns Philippines over Taiwan remarks amid rising tensions

Beijing warns Manila to stop ‘playing with fire’ after Marcos signals potential Taiwan conflict involvement.

The Independent UK

Philippines condemns China's rocket launch after suspected debris sparked alarm

A top Philippine security official has condemned China’s latest launching of a rocket into space that caused suspected debris to crash down near a western Philippine province, where authorities said it sparked alarm and exposed people, ships and aircraft to danger

The Independent UK

India and the Philippines announce partnership to strengthen trade, defense and maritime ties

India and the Philippines announced an upgraded strategic partnership that they say will deepen trade, defense and maritime cooperation

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India and Philippines launch first joint naval drill in disputed South China Sea

The joint naval exercises — carried out over two days — are likely to antagonise China, which claims to control the entire contested maritime area.

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India and the Philippines stage joint sail and naval drill in the disputed South China Sea

India and the Philippines are staging joint naval sail and exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, a high-profile military deployment that will likely antagonize China

Al Jazeera

Who has a deal, who doesn’t? The state of play on eve of Trump’s tariffs

There is just a day to go before US president launches sweeping global tariffs.

International Business Times

'Food On Table' Outweighs Health Risks For Philippine E-waste Dismantlers

Dexter Barsigan has spent the past 13 years making a living with his bare hands and a pair of pliers, stripping scrapped laptops and air conditioners for metal he can sell to junk shops in the Philippines.

The Independent UK

Marcos says stronger alliances make Philippines safer amid China tensions, pledges reforms at home

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has used his annual state of the nation speech to declare that the country had become more confident and better prepared to defend its sovereignty

International Business Times

Philippine Supreme Court Blocks VP Duterte's Impeachment Trial

The Philippines' top court blocked the impending Senate impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte on Friday, saying it violated a constitutional provision against multiple impeachment proceedings within a single year.

International Business Times

Boats Bring Philippine Flood Victims To Safety As Death Toll Rises

Rescuers in the northern Philippines used boats to pick up residents stranded by flooding Friday as Typhoon Co-May was downgraded to a tropical storm and the death toll from a week of monsoon rains edged higher.

The Independent UK

Tropical storm adds to Philippines' weather toll with 25 dead and 278,000 evacuated this week

A tropical storm is blowing across the Philippines’ mountainous north, worsening more than a week of bad weather that has caused at least 25 deaths and prompted evacuations in villages affected by flooding and landslides

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