THE Association of International Shipping Lines (AISL) said international ships’ operations were still unhampered despite the recent sea drills in Taiwan Strait. AISL President Patrick Ronas said international ships have not encountered any major disruption in...
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations is targeting new progress this year in the completion of a much delayed code of conduct with China to prevent armed confrontations in the disputed South China Sea, according to a draft communique of the group seen Monday by...
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Both the U.S. and Chinese militaries are increasingly focused on a possible confrontation over Taiwan. China regards the island as an integral part of its territory and is building military capabilities to deter Taiwan independence and to compel Taiwan to accept...
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The United Kingdom has unveiled a new maritime security strategy that is designed to respond to emerging risks that threaten the future of the industry. The new strategy redefines maritime security as upholding laws, regulations and norms to deliver a free, fair and...
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Spain’s federal police agency has seized 200 kilos of cocaine from inside of a cooling water intake under the hull of a bulker at Santa Cruz de Tenerife. The bulker Nord Mamore called at Tenerife last week and anchored at the port for refueling. She was...
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(CNN) — China’s threat to Taiwan is “more serious than ever,” but the island will stand firm to protect its freedom and democracy — including by welcoming those who support it, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu told CNN in an interview...
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(CNN) — A senior founding leader of the Pakistani Taliban was killed Sunday night in a targeted attack, according to two sources within the group’s leadership. The Pakistan Taliban, known as Tehreek-e-Taliban (TTP), is a US-designated foreign terrorist...
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MANILA – The US Marine Corps Forces Pacific (MARFORPAC) has expressed its interest to conduct exercises with the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) aimed at enhancing the capabilities of both militaries in littoral combat operations. US MARFORPAC deputy...
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MANILA – Philippine Air Force (PAF) FA-50PH jet fighters will conduct “dissimilar air combat tactics” (DACT) with Hawker Hunter aircraft of the US Navy on Friday, the last day of the two-week “Balikatan” exercises. “The last flight...
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Experts warn of millions of climate refugees and the disruption of economic growth in the region. The water level in the South China Sea has risen by 152mm since 1900, Chinese researchers have found, and the rate has accelerated in accordance with global...
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is anticipating the delivery of the future BRP Melchora Aquino (MRRV-9702), the second 97-meter multi-role response vessel that it procured from Japan, next month. Abu said the arrival is especially meaningful for the PCG as the...
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MANILA, Philippines — “If you don’t prepare for an invasion then you will be invaded.” So said retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio as he pointed out the need to preposition American weapons and military equipment in the country for defensive...
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