Philippines
China urges EU to be ‘objective and fair’ on South China Sea issue
China urged the European Union to be “objective and fair” and careful with words and actions on issues in the South China Sea, after the bloc remarked on an incident that occurred over the weekend. Ted Aljibe | Afp | Getty Images China urged the European Union to be “objective and fair” and careful with words and actions on issues in the South China Sea, after the […]
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What is mpox and why has the WHO declared it a public health emergency?
Sebastian Condrea | Moment | Getty Images The World Health Organization has declared mpox a global public health emergency for the second time in two years, following the spread of an outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo to neighboring countries. New cases of the virus have since been been identified outside of the continent, […]
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New, deadlier mpox found in Thailand: These Asian nations have ramped up precautions
3D generated image of DNA spiral being attacked by monkeypox Virus. Uma Shankar Sharma | Moment | Getty Images Countries in Asia have ramped up precautions after cases of the new and deadlier strain of mpox, known as Clade 1b, was recently found outside the African continent. At least four countries have recently reported mpox […]
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China blames Philippines for Coast Guard collision at Escoda Shoal, warns it to stop ‘provocation’
Philippine Coast Guard law enforcement command personnel stand aboard the BRP Bagacay during a send-off ceremony in Manila on May 20, 2024. Ted Aljibe | Afp | Getty Images China on Monday accused Philippine vessels of “illegally” intruding and colliding with one of their ships in waters near the Escoda Shoal, in the latest territorial […]
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Japan and Philippines’ defense pact seeks to counter China’s aggression in the region, experts say
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (R) greets Philippines’ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during their bilateral meeting, on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Japan Summit, at the prime minister’s official residence in Tokyo on December 17, 2023. Franck Robichon | Afp | Getty Images Japan and Philippines’ defense pact signed on Monday seeks to counter China’s increasing […]
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Philippines overtakes China and Indonesia to be most dependent on coal-generated ability
Coal-fired electrical power plants in Mariveles, Bataan, the Philippines, on June 6, 2023. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Photos The Philippines’ dependency on coal-fired power surged 62% final yr, overtaking China, Indonesia and Poland, according to London-primarily based energy feel-tank Ember. The Philippines was also the most coal-dependent place in Southeast Asia in 2023, as […]
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China is screening the limitations of a significant U.S.-Philippines defense pact — will Washington respond?
An aerial view displays a Philippines Navy vessel that has been grounded considering that 1999 to assert the nation’s sovereignty around the Next Thomas Shoal, a remote South China Sea reef also claimed by China. Jay Directo | Afp | Getty Photos China has stepped up its aggression towards the Philippines in the contested waters […]
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China utilizing ‘gray zone tactics’ at contested Next Thomas Shoal, Lowy Institute’s Yaacob suggests
Chinese Coastline Guard vessels hearth water cannons in direction of a Philippine resupply vessel Unaizah May well 4 on its way to a resupply mission at 2nd Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, March 5, 2024. China reported the United States need to refrain from “stirring up difficulties” or using sides on the South […]
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Discussion heats up as Singapore key minister claims distinctive Taylor Swift deal isn't 'unfriendly'
Singapore Primary Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Tuesday that a closed-door offer for Taylor Swift to perform in the city-point out ensured she would not execute in other Southeast Asian nations around the world for the duration of her Eras tour. “(Our) agencies negotiated an arrangement with her to arrive to Singapore and conduct and […]
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A helicopter journey to a Coldplay concert lands a earth leader in trouble
PERTH, AUSTRALIA – NOVEMBER 18: Chris Martin of Coldplay performs on phase at Optus Stadium on November 18, 2023 in Perth, Australia. (Photograph by Paul Kane/Getty Pictures) Paul Kane | Getty Photos Leisure | Getty Photos The chief of the Philippines has landed himself in difficulty soon after applying a presidential helicopter to bypass heavy […]
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