Vietnam fishing boat attacked near contested South China Sea islands, media reports
Vietnamese fishermen injured after foreign vessel attacked their boat near disputed Paracel Islands claimed by China and Vietnam.
Tue Oct 01 2024
China rebuts Vietnam's claims to disputed South China Sea islands
China's claims to the Paracel and Spratly Islands in the South China Sea were backed by "history", its foreign ministry said.
Thu Jan 25 2024
China builds new military facilities on South China Sea islands - US think tank
China has built new military facilities on islands in the South China Sea, a U.S. think tank reported on Thursday.
Fri Jun 30 2017
Trump vows to stop China taking South China Sea islands
The new US administration of President Donald Trump vowed on Monday that the United States would prevent China from taking over territory in international waters in the South China Sea.
Tue Jan 24 2017
Trump nominee says China should be denied access to South China sea islands
Rex Tillerson says China's building of islands and putting military assets on those islands was "akin to Russias taking Crimea- from Ukraine.
Thu Jan 12 2017
China calls for direct negotiations on South China Sea disputes
China's premier has called on Southeast Asian nations to set aside their differences as tensions rise over the disputed South China Sea islands.
Sun Nov 22 2015
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024