Retno ‘deeply regrets’ US veto against Gaza cease-fire at UN Security Council
Thirteen out of the 15 UN Security Council members voted in favour of the resolution, with the United Kingdom abstaining, in addition to the US veto.
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North Korea slams US over veto on UN resolution calling for cease-fire in Gaza
North Korea's vice-foreign minister for international organizations, also accused Washington of abusing its veto right, calling the country a "stumbling block" to international…
Philippines aborts Christmas convoy to West Philippine Sea after China fires water cannons
The latest harassment comes just a day after a similar incident involving three Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources vessels in another shoal in the area.
Philippine intrusions prompt warning from China
Three vessels of the Philippine bureau of fisheries and aquatic resources entered into waters near Huangyan Island on Saturday, ignoring China's repeated dissuades and warnings.
President Jokowi suspects human trafficking behind increased Rohingya arrivals
Indonesia has long been a safe haven for Rohingya, but the high volume of arrivals in recent weeks has seen an increase in negative sentiment on social media.
China rammed, water cannoned Philippine resupply vessels: Coast guard
Philippine Coast Guard spokesman said the involved Philippine vessels are BRP Cabra, Unaizah Mae 1, and M/L Kalayaan, which even sustained “serious engine damage.”
China’s attacks makes government ‘further steeled’ to defend West Philippine Sea: President Marcos
The President reiterated that the Ayungin shoal is within the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
Civilian ship, chased by China vessel, returns to Palawan
Organizers said the M/V Kapitan Felix Oca started to be shadowed by a CCG vessel south of Kayumanggi Bank.
148 caregivers, mostly Filipino immigrants, recover $5.5 million in stolen wages
The settlement is the largest wage theft case involving a residential care facility in California, according to lawyers representing the workers.
French envoy ‘seriously concerned’ with China’s use of water cannon
The European Union’s envoy to the Philippines underscored the importance of the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in settling international territorial…