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Malaysia complains to Vietnam over South China Sea reef expansion, sources say

Malaysia complains to Vietnam over South China Sea reef expansion, sources say

Malaysia's letter was sent to Vietnam's foreign ministry in early October but has so far received no reply, two officials said.
Mon Nov 04 2024
China rebuts Vietnam's claims to disputed South China Sea islands

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 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

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
The US rejects China's territorial claim over the South China Sea, deeming it as illegal

The US rejects China's territorial claim over the South China Sea, deeming it as illegal

United States (US) Secretary of State Mike Pompeo released a statement on Monday denying China's disputed claim on the South China Sea and accused Beijing of bullying other claimant states.
Wed Jul 15 2020
The territorial hustle in the South China Sea

The territorial hustle in the South China Sea

Indonesia has yet to entirely resolve the maritime boundary delimitation with Vietnam particularly involving the EEZ area between the two States in the North Natuna Sea.
Sat Jan 11 2020
China builds new military facilities on South China Sea islands - US think tank

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 says 'no such thing' as man-made islands in South China Sea

China says 'no such thing' as man-made islands in South China Sea

There was "no such thing" as man-made islands in the disputed South China Sea, China's Defence Ministry said on Thursday, and reiterated that any building work was mainly for civilian purposes.
Thu Mar 30 2017
China denies reports of building on disputed shoal

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
South China Sea verdict: How does it affect Malaysia?

South China Sea verdict: How does it affect Malaysia?

How far should Malaysia go in defending it's sovereignty and sovereign rights over the South China Sea?
Sun Jul 17 2016
Australian military plane flies over disputed South China Sea

Australian military plane flies over disputed South China Sea

An Australian military surveillance plane has flown near disputed areas of the South China Sea.
Wed Dec 16 2015
China's navy 'restrained' facing U.S. provocations in South China Sea

China's navy 'restrained' facing U.S. provocations in South China Sea

The U.S. has called for a halt to China's artificial island building, and in recent weeks has used military means to signal its determination to challenge Beijing over the disputed sea.
Fri Nov 20 2015
Indonesia asks China to clarify South China Sea claims

Indonesia asks China to clarify South China Sea claims

Beijing's claim to almost the entire resource-rich sea is shown on Chinese maps, stretching deep into the maritime heart of Southeast Asia.
Thu Nov 12 2015
U.S. warship sails within 12 miles of Chinese-built island in South China Sea

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

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
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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