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
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
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024