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
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
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
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024