South China Sea

Free, open Indo-Pacific vital for peace and progress of entire region: PM Modi at East Asia Summit

A free, open and rules-based Indo-Pacific is vital for the peace and progress of the entire region, Prime Minister Narendra…

4 weeks ago

Quad leaders’ express “serious concerns” about intimidating maneuvers in South China Sea

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, US President Joe Biden, Prime Minister of Australia, Anthony Albanese, and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida…

1 month ago

“Quad since its inception has been working to make lives of people better in Indo-Pacific”: US official

US State Department's Hindustani Language Spokesperson, Margaret Macleod, has said that Quad since its inception has been working to make…

2 months ago

US, Lithuania concerned over China’s “provocative, destabilising activities” in South China Sea

The United States and Lithuania have expressed concern regarding China's "continued provocative, destabilising and intimidating activities" in the South China…

2 months ago

India, Singapore call for “freedom of navigation in and overflight above South China Sea”, adherence to UNCLOS

India and Singapore have called for peaceful resolution of disputes in the South China Sea, emphasising the importance of maintaining…

2 months ago

China paradoxically breaks laws to “uphold” its law in South China Sea

China's twisting of the truth is becoming increasingly bizarre as it attempts to drive the Philippines out of its own…

2 months ago

Maritime security will figure among discussions, says MEA ahead of PM Modi’s visit to Singapore

Secretary East, Ministry of External Affairs, Jaideep Mazumdar, said on Monday, that that discussion on the maritime security will be…

2 months ago

Philippines focusing on strengthening military after “dangerous” moves by China

Philippines Defence Secretary on Monday said that his country is focused on strengthening its military to deter armed attacks, local…

2 months ago

Philippines, Chinese vessels ‘collide’ in South China Sea, both countries blame each other

The Philippines said on Monday that one of its coast guard vessels was rammed and another subjected to "aggressive manoeuvres"…

3 months ago

China holds military drills in S. China Sea amidst manoeuvres by US, allies

China's military has launched military drills near a territory in the South China Sea near Philippines. The Southern Theatre Command…

3 months ago

Philippines, Vietnam Coast Guards to hold historic joint exercises amid South China Sea tensions

In a move to strengthen maritime cooperation, the coast guards of the Philippines and Vietnam will conduct their first-ever joint…

3 months ago

Germany, Philippines enter in defence agreement amid rising tensions in South China Sea

Philippines Secretary of National Defence Gilberto Teodoro and German Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius committed to a defence agreement…

3 months ago

Taiwan hosts China-focused summit amidst Beijing pressure on global lawmakers not to attend

Amidst intimidation tactics by China, Taiwan on Monday welcomed a group of parliamentarians from around the world for an annual…

3 months ago

Philippines implements ban on offshore gambling, targeting Chinese-run operations

The Philippines has taken decisive action to ban Philippines Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), a move primarily aimed at an industry…

3 months ago

Japan, Philippines ink defence pact, amid China’s aggression

Japan and the Philippines on Monday signed a bilateral defence agreement to facilitate joint exercises for closer security cooperation, amid…

4 months ago

“Aloha Hawai!”: Navy Ship INS Shivalik reaches Pearl Harbour to participate in ‘Exercise RIMPAC 2024’

Indian multi-role stealth frigate INS Shivalik, mission deployed in the South China Sea and North Pacific Ocean, has reached Pearl…

4 months ago

Won’t get intimidated: Philippines President on growing Chinese aggression in South China Sea

Amid China's growing aggression, Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has said that the nation would not be intimidated by Beijing's…

4 months ago

Philippines says Chinese coast guards ‘acting like pirates’ in South China Sea

The Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces Philippines, General Romeo Brawner ticked off China over repeated confrontations between the…

5 months ago

As part of South China Sea deployment, INS Kiltan arrives in Brunei

Indian Naval Ship Kiltan arrived at Muara, Brunei and was accorded a warm welcome by the Royal Brunei Navy. The…

5 months ago

Indian Navy warships complete Manila visit as part of operational deployment to South China Sea

Indian Navy ships INS Delhi, INS Shakti and INS Kiltan completed their visit to Manila, Philippines as part of the…

6 months ago

China plans to float nuclear reactors in disputed South China Sea, analysts see it ‘risky for environment’

The US military warned that China is moving forward with developing floating nuclear reactors in the South China Sea to…

6 months ago