US-China competition overshadows Boao forum on economic cooperation
Panellists at the annual forum alluded to the backdrop of great power competition that has increasingly affected domains ranging from economics to technology to climate…
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China-US relations cannot return to old days, but future can be bright: President Xi
Under current circumstances, common interests of China and the US are not diminishing but increasing, President Xi said, citing fields such as the economy, trade and agriculture,…
Baltimore bridge collapse: S’pore-flagged ship passed inspections in 2 foreign ports in 2023, says MPA
The Dali, a 95,000 gross ton container vessel, collided with one of the pillars of the four-lane bridge in the eastern US port city on March 26, causing the bridge to collapse.
All 22 crew members onboard ship that collided with Baltimore bridge were Indians
The ship management company said in a statement that all crew members have been accounted for, there are no injuries among them, and there is no pollution in the river due to the…
Baltimore bridge collapses after S’pore-flagged ship collision; 6 presumed dead
Officials said that the collapse occurred when a large container ship experienced a power failure early on March 26, leading to a collision with the bridge.
Biden, Netanyahu on collision course after UN Gaza ceasefire vote
The threat of a ground invasion in Rafah has increased tensions between the long-time allies and raised questions about whether the US might restrict military aid if Mr Netanyahu…
Blinken warns Israel of global isolation if it attacks Rafah
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken told reporters that the US shares Israel’s goal of defeating Hamas, though not through a major military ground operation in Rafah.
US airs support for the Philippines after water cannon attack, tells China to heed ruling
According to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, the supply vessel sustained “heavy damage,” while some Filipino service members incurred injuries due to the continued…
UN Security Council to vote on US resolution on six-week Gaza ceasefire
The draft resolution says an “immediate and sustained ceasefire” lasting roughly six weeks would protect civilians and allow for the delivery of humanitarian assistance.
War games between US, Philippines air force set in April
Details are still thin for this year’s Cope Thunder, except that the Armed Forces of the Philippines and US Pacific Air Forces will conduct joint and combined sea, air, and…