Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation
The Philippine coast guard accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick armed forces member in South China Sea.
Fri Jun 07 2024
Philippines accuses China of damaging its vessel in disputed South China Sea shoal
The Philippine coast guard said one of its vessel sustained damage from use of water cannon by two Chinese coast guard ships.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Chinese navy's presence in South China Sea is 'worrisome', says Philippine president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the navy vessels will not deter the Philippines from defending its maritime territory and protecting fishermen.
Wed Feb 28 2024
Philippines, China trade accusations over South China Sea collision
The Philippine coast guard accused China of firing water cannons and ramming resupply vessels.
Mon Dec 11 2023
With pails and mugs, Philippine residents clean up oil spill
Residents with the help of Philippine coast guard crew, collected debris soaked in oil and wiped thick sludge from rocks along the shore.
Tue Mar 07 2023
Philippines slams Chinese ship's 'close distance maneuvering' at Scarborough Shoal
This constrains the maneuvering space of BRP Malabrigo - a clear violation of the 1972 International Regulations for Preventing Collisions.
Mon Mar 28 2022
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024