Philippines Says Sailor Was Injured in Skirmish With Chinese Coast Guard

China said it was not the aggressor in the episode, which was the latest flare-up in the South China Sea between the two countries.

By Max Kim

Chinese destroyer opens fire in waters claimed by Japan as tensions rise in the South China Sea

First episode of its kind in Japan comes as Chinese Navy and Philippine sailors clash in the South China Sea A Chinese missile destroyer fired live rounds for the first time inside Japan’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) during a drill on Sunday, a day before Chinese and Philippine sailors clashed in the South China Sea. Three Chinese warships and a Russian frigate were spotted sailing between Okinawa’s main island and Miyako island into the Pacific on Thursday, before being picked up again aro...

By Gavin Blair in Tokyo

China and Philippines trade accusations after sailor injured at sea

Dispute erupts in South China Sea after incident near Second Thomas Shoal involving Chinese and Philippine vessels.

U.S. condemns China's 'dangerous and aggressive' acts after Philippine sailor injured at disputed shoal

The flare-up came before Rubio is expected to visit Manila for meetings of Southeast Asian foreign ministers, with Chinese diplomat Wang Yi also in attendance.

What can China learn from the US sea drone strike on an Iranian submarine base?

Chinese military analysts are urging the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) to rapidly strengthen harbour defences after the United States carried out its first combat strike using unmanned surface vessels (USVs) to destroy an Iranian submarine. US Central Command released footage on July 13 of what it said was the first combat use of American sea drones. Three vessels were shown striking an Iranian base, reportedly destroying one Ghadir-class midget submarine. The Iranian-made submarine has an...

By Alcott Wei

China, Philippines clash in South China Sea ahead of ASEAN meeting

China and the Philippines traded accusations after a violent altercation between navy personnel in the disputed South China Sea. The incident heightened tensions ahead of a major diplomatic summit in Manila.

Beijing summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed South China Sea shoal

Beijing and Manila summoned each other's ambassadors Tuesday following a confrontation between Chinese and Philippine sailors at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. China continues to claim sovereignty over almost the entirety of the global trade route.

By FRANCE 24

Four Indian seafarers killed in ‘Russian strike’ on ship leaving Ukraine

Ukrainian navy alleges Russian forces hit cargo ship with three cruise missiles and killed 10 of its 17 crew members

By Shweta Sharma

India summons Russian envoy over death of 4 Indian sailors in attack off Ukraine coast

India summons Russian diplomat over death of four Indian seafarers in vessel attack off Ukraine coast

The vessel, identified as MV Golden Leo, was struck as it departed Ukraine's southern port of Odesa on Sunday.

"Unacceptable": India Protests Deaths Of 4 Indian Sailors In Russian Attack Near Ukraine

India has condemned the attack and reiterated that targeting commercial shipping and endangering innocent civilian crew members is "deplorable and should be avoided."

Marcos summons Beijing envoy as PH-China tensions rise

The Philippine president meets Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan as Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrives in Manila for ASEAN meetings

By Bea Cupin

India Summons Russian Envoy Over Killing of 4 Indian Sailors

Ukraine said Russia hit a cargo ship with three cruise missiles on Sunday, killing 10 people including four Indian citizens.

Rebel leader killed in Albay clash

LEGAZPI CITY — An alleged leader of the New People’s Army (NPA) was killed, and four high-powered firearms were seized, in one of two separate encounters between government troops and communist rebels in Pio Duran, Albay.  The Army’s 49th Infantry Battalion, operating under the 901st Infantry Brigade, battled armed groups in separate firefights in Barangays

By cavendano

China summons Philippine ambassador over clash in disputed waters

China summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday following a clash at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, which sparked condemnation of Beijing by Manila’s allies. Beijing claims sovereignty over almost the entire South China Sea, a vital global trade route, despite an international ruling that found its claims have no legal basis. Multiple […]

By AFP