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 condemns Philippine re-supply mission to disputed atoll
China says the Philippine ships had entered its waters in the Spratly Islands without its permission.
Thu Oct 05 2023
Over the South China Sea, dispute simmers via radios and rhetoric
The Philippines occupies nine features in the Spratly islands, and has accused China of aggression and "swarming" by fishing vessels.
Fri Mar 10 2023
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
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
U.S. warship sails within 12 miles of Chinese-built island in South China Sea
The mission is certain to anger China, which said last month it would "never allow any country" to violate its territorial waters and airspace around Subi Reef in the Spratly Islands.
Tue Oct 27 2015
China's land reclamation in South China Sea grows - Pentagon report
Beijing was in the process of completing a runway on one of its seven man-made outposts which could potentially be used as an alternative runway for carrier-based planes.
Sat Aug 22 2015
China has territorial rows in South China Sea, too
Vietnam, facing its own island dispute with China, is turning to Japan for advice and as an ally in its disputes.
Wed Oct 16 2013
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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