Philippine Coast Guard says Chinese ship aimed laser at one of its vessels
Hong Kong CNN — The Philippine Coast Guard has accused a China Coast Guard ship of pointing a “military grade” laser at some of its crew, temporarily blinding them, aboard…
Nepal air safety: Why is it so risky to fly there?
CNN — The loss of a plane carrying 72 people in Nepal has highlighted the dangers of air travel in a country often referred to as one of the world’s…
Philippines top court voids old South China Sea energy deal
The Supreme Court in the Philippines on Tuesday declared the country’s 2005 energy exploration agreement with Chinese and Vietnamese firms was illegal, ruling the constitution does not allow foreign entities…
Lula da Silva sworn in as Brazil’s president amid fears of violence from Bolsonaro supporters
CNN — Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva was sworn in as Brazil’s president for the third time on Sunday, as threats of violence loomed from supporters of his predecessor, Jair…
On Snake Island, the rocky Black Sea outcrop that became a Ukraine war legend
Snake Island, Ukraine CNN — Snake Island has a special place in Ukraine’s folklore, now more than ever. Its defiant defense – when a Russian warship was famously told to…
South China Sea: Philippines will explore for oil even if no deal with Beijing, Marcos says
The Philippines must find a way to explore for oil and gas in the South China Sea even without a deal with China, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday,…
US and China in first South China Sea encounter since Xi-Biden meeting
Seoul, South Korea CNN — The United States and Chinese militaries exchanged harsh words Tuesday after a US Navy warship performed the first freedom of navigation operation (FONOP) in the…
South Korea’s booming arms industry rolls out the big guns in bid for global reach
Changwon, South Korea CNN — With a blinding yellow flash and a concussion that shakes bones, K9 self-propelled howitzers launch artillery shells onto a hill that’s just been hit by…
Philippines and China tussle over retrieving Chinese rocket debris floating in the disputed South China Sea waters
Hong Kong CNN — The Philippines and China tussled on Sunday over Chinese rocket debris in the disputed South China Sea, raising tensions ahead of a scheduled visit by US…
Kamala Harris’ visit to the Philippines sends China a message of US intent
CNN — A Philippine archipelago known for tropical vacations will become the focus of political attention this week when Vice President Kamala Harris becomes the highest ranking US official to…