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US firepower reaches 'historic' new location amid China tensions

newsweek.com In what it called a "historic first," the U.S. Army deployed a mid-range missile launcher in the Philippines as the allies continue to strengthen defense ties to counter…

WATCH LIVE: Pentagon holds briefing after Austin has first talk with Chinese counterpart since 2022

pbs.org Pentagon press secretary Pat Ryder will hold a news briefing on Tuesday as Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks with China’s national defense minister, in the latest in a…

Resecurity: in Q1, malicious cyber activities targeting the Philippines, including cyberattacks and misinfo campaigns, were up 300%+ YoY, as China tensions rise

securityaffairs.com Amidst rising tensions with China in the SCS, Resecurity observed a spike in malicious cyber activity targeting the Philippines in Q1 2024. Amidst rising tensions with China…

US ally reveals threshold for triggering Article 5 against China

newsweek.com Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has clarified what it would take to trigger his country's defense pact with the United States—a question that has risen to the fore…

The Philippine President Marcos says he won't give U.S. access to more local military bases

pbs.org The Philippine president said Monday his administration has no plan to give the United States access to more Philippine military bases and stressed that the American…

China intercepts US ally's ships near disputed waters

newsweek.com China's Coast Guard intercepted and shadowed Philippine government vessels over the weekend in an effort to block them from operating within the U.S. ally's internationally…

US ally spots Chinese ship armed with 'autocannon'

newsweek.com A flotilla of Chinese ships, including one armed with a suspected "autocannon," was spotted on Monday patrolling the waters near the contested Senkaku Islands, Japan's coast…

Marcos says U.S., Japan deal will change South China Sea dynamic

asia.nikkei.com WASHINGTON/MANILA (Reuters) -- A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the dynamic in the South China Sea and the region,…

Semaforum with Maria Ressa: "Every time you personalize, you tear apart the public sphere."

semafor.com Semaforums are occasional short Q&As with authors and other interesting figures. Maria Ressa is the co-founder and CEO of the Philippine news site Rappler and winner of the…

U.S. and Philippines step up strategic partnership as China threats loom in South China Sea

pbs.org The Biden administration on Friday reassured the Philippines anew that the U.S. commitment to the country’s defense is steadfast amid increasing concerns about provocative…

Outsourcing founder explains why a Manhattan restaurant uses a staffing firm in the Philippines that pays cashiers a few dollars an hour: ‘The cost is…

finance.yahoo.com Trying hard to stay afloat in a restaurant industry spending 36% of its cash on labor and with minimum wage creeping to $16, a cadre of local New York City chains have found…

China issues demands to US ally over disputed territory

newsweek.com China has issued a demand to United States ally the Philippines amid the neighbors' stalemate over a military outpost in the contested South China Sea. "The Philippines went…

Biden Hails 'Historic' Summit With Japan, Philippines to Counter China

youtube.com President Joe Biden gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for a first-of-its-kind White House summit. Declaring the…

Biden says US will defend Philippines from South China Sea attacks

newsweek.com President Joe Biden has stressed the U.S. will defend the Philippines following recent showdowns between the Southeast Asian ally and China that left several injured. Biden…

Philippines wins breakthrough at summit with Japan, U.S., experts say

asia.nikkei.com TOKYO/MANILA -- Soon after a trilateral summit at the White House, the Philippine coast guard welcomed the resulting "positive endeavor" in maritime security with Japan and…

Biden says U.S. support for Philippines, Japan defense 'ironclad' amid growing China provocations

pbs.org President Joe Biden said Thursday that U.S. defense commitment to Pacific allies was “ironclad” as he gathered Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime…

WATCH LIVE: White House holds news briefing as Biden meets with leaders of Japan and Philippines

pbs.org White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing as President Joe Biden meets with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime…

Japanese PM Kishida tells Congress the U.S. must play leading role in the world

cnbc.com U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) applaud as Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida addresses a joint meeting of Congress at the…

China's Xi and Taiwan's ex-President Ma meet in Beijing

newsweek.com Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday received former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, where Xi declared both sides of the…

U.S.-Japan-Philippines summit to send 'crystal clear' signal to China

asia.nikkei.com WASHINGTON -- The first-ever trilateral summit between the U.S., Japan and the Philippines to be held on Thursday is a direct response to China's coercion in the South China…

Biden Should Encourage Japan to Remilitarize

newsweek.com Get your daily dose of politics, law, and culture with Josh Hammer Premium. As Newsweek's Senior Editor-at-Large, Josh cuts through the noise to dissect American…

Xi Jinping's likeness ripped apart in protest outside China's Consulate

newsweek.com Protesters in the Philippine capital of Manila stamped on and shredded an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday as they called on China to leave nearby waters.…

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US and ally stand their ground amid China tensions

newsweek.com The United States and Australia continued joint naval deployments in the contested South China Sea this week, despite protests from Beijing. The U.S. Navy's Seventh Fleet…

Binance users in the Philipines take 7% haircut on USDT following regulator ban

dlnews.com Binance users in the Philippines are scrambling to withdraw their money from the crypto exchange as regulators block access to the website. The rush followed an announcement…

China protests after US rallies allies in South China Sea

newsweek.com China has blasted President Joe Biden's upcoming summit with two key Pacific allies as an attempt to "cobble together exclusive groups" and inflame regional tensions. The…

China trades barbs with US ally over territorial dispute

newsweek.com Manila says China's coast guard harassed local fishermen during a government food security mission last week in a disputed part of the South China Sea. Beijing, which claims…

Biden to meet Japan's PM Kishida amid shared concerns about China and differences on US Steel deal

apnews.com Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida begins a much-anticipated visit to Washington on Tuesday aiming to spotlight shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action…

China is intensifying its harassment of Philippine ships in the South China Sea in ways that risk drawing the U.S. into Beijing's confrontation with Manila

wsj.com China is intensifying its harassment of Philippine ships in the South China Sea in ways that risk drawing the U.S. into Beijing’s confrontation with Manila.

The future of fast-food service? Cashiers are Zooming in from the Philippines to take your order at a NY fried chicken joint

aol.com At Sansan Chicken in the East Village of Manhattan, a cashier will greet you with a wave and a smile—but they’ll be over 8,500 miles away. Instead of a human standing in…

The U.S. Army will hold combat training in the Philippines as maritime tensions rise

pbs.org The U.S. Army is introducing a joint battlefield training in the Philippines to improve combat readiness including by ensuring adequate supply of ammunition and other needs…

What to expect from Japanese Prime Minister Kishida's U.S. visit

pbs.org Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is making an official visit to the United States this week. He will hold a summit with President Joe Biden that’s meant to achieve a…

China tops US in popularity in strategic region

newsweek.com China has surpassed the U.S. in popularity over the past year in Southeast Asia, a recent survey found. If forced to choose between the two strategic rivals, 50.5 percent of…

China Conducts Military Patrols In South China Sea Amid US Naval Drills

benzinga.com In a recent development, China’s military has initiated air and sea patrols in the strategically vital South China Sea. This action is perceived as a direct response to the…

US and allied navies patrol China-claimed waters amid territorial tensions

newsweek.com The U.S. joined the Philippines and two other regional allies on Sunday in a series of naval drills in the South China Sea, where Manila and Beijing are locked in a bitter…

Philippines Are Left Without Withdrawal Options as SEC Blocks Binance

cryptonews.com Philippines crypto users are unable to withdraw their funds after the country’s Securities and Exchange Commission blocked Binance. In a recent interview, Paolo Ong, the…

Hotel101 To Go Public With JVSPAC Merger: Details

benzinga.com Blank check company JVSPAC Acquisition Corporation JVSA has entered into a merger agreement with the Singapore-headquartered subsidiary of Philippine-listed investment…

Philippine Central Bank Holds Rate Steady to Tame Inflation

wsj.com The Philippine central bank kept its policy rate unchanged, as expected, to rein in a recent pickup in inflation.

Biden Set To Warn Beijing As China, Philippines Feud Over World War 2-Era Ship In South China Sea: 'Underestimating The Potential For Escalation'

benzinga.com In the upcoming summits with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., President Joe Biden is expected to express serious…

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