President Marcos meets with US Secretary of State Blinken, Defence Secretary Austin
Blinken and Austin are in Manila for the 4th Philippines-US Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue (2+2 Dialogue).
DEFENCE & SECURITY
US, Japan overhaul security alliance amid China’s strategic challenge
Japan and its security ally, the US, singled out China as “the greatest strategic challenge in the Indo-Pacific region and beyond” on July 28, as they unveiled their “most…
Southeast Asia expresses concern over ‘arms race’ in region
Self-restraint, adherence to international law and dialogue-led resolutions using ASEAN mechanisms must be exercised to prevent an open conflict, ASEAN ministers reiterated in a…
Philippines says China ‘mischaracterised’ South China Sea resupply mission deal
Philippine Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Teresita Daza said on July 28 the resupply mission that day was completed without incident while Chinese coast guard vessels were at a…
France air force mission makes first-ever stop in Philippines
The stop is seen as a display of global reach and airpower amid a spat between Manila and Beijing in nearby disputed waters.
US sanctions China-based individuals, entities accused of supporting NK missile, space programs
The Treasury Department issued the sanctions after Pyongyang's persistent launches using ballistic missile technology, including a failed attempt at a military spy satellite…
ASEAN FMs review SEA nuclear weapons free zone, other work plans
The meeting also discussed cooperation activities between the ASEAN Secretariat and the Secretariat of the Agency for the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons in Latin America and the…
TTP Pakistan’s ‘red line,’ hope Afghan Taliban will take action: Special Envoy for Afghanistan
“We have to deal with the Afghan government with patience and perseverance. Pakistan desires peace and stability in Afghanistan," says Ambassador Asif Khan Durrani.
Singapore Air Force takes part in multinational air combat exercise Pitch Black in Australia
A total of 140 aircraft and more than 4,400 personnel from 20 countries have gathered in northern Australia for Exercise Pitch Black, a multinational air combat exercise that…
Japan, Taiwan coast guards conduct joint exercise off Boso Peninsula in Chiba
It was the first maritime exercise between the two coast guards since Japan and Taiwan severed diplomatic ties in 1972.