China opposes new Philippine maritime law, vows to protect South China Sea 'sovereignty'
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed laws defining maritime entitlements and setting sea and air routes to strengthen the Philippines' sovereignty.
Mon Nov 11 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
Philippines accuses China of intruding into its waters
The Philippines and China both lay claim to the Scarborough Shoal but sovereignty has never been established.
Thu Nov 02 2023
China drives away Philippines navy gunboat from Scarborough Shoal waters
China claims it has "indisputable sovereignty" over the shoal, which it calls Huangyan Island, and the adjacent waters.
Tue Oct 10 2023
Philippines looking into ramming incident in South China Sea - president
Three Filipino fishermen were killed in a ramming incident that sank their boat in the South China Sea, Ferdinand Marcos Jr said.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Philippines vows not to back down as China warns against 'trouble' at disputed shoal
The Scarborough Shoal, a prime fishing spot has been the site of decades of on-off disputes over sovereignty.
Tue Sep 26 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
China denies reports of building on disputed shoal
China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday denied reports that China will begin preparatory work this year for an environmental monitoring station on disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024