South China Sea

Manila says said it viewed the sanctions as an ‘unfriendly act that further complicates bilateral relations’

Even with the Iran crisis possibly winding down, its continuing human and economic cost will remain in focus

It would allow Washington to maximise surveillance and reconnaissance using Indonesian waters and territory

The remarks signal a possible further easing of tensions between the Philippines and China

Manila’s challenge lies less in setting ambitious priorities than in preserving cohesion amid mounting challenges

Twin crises of the South China Sea and the Myanmar conflict aside, Manila’s chairmanship comes with the responsibility of engaging Timor-Leste

The Status of Visiting Forces Agreement is Canada’s first such military pact with an Indo-Pacific nation

The pact is the latest in a series of deals between the two nations

CHINA’S defence minister warned the United States that “containing, deterring, or interfering with China will be futile” in talks with his US counterpart on Wednesday, state broadcaster CCTV reported.