South China Sea

Philippines calls for expulsion of Beijing’s diplomats as South China Sea row worsens

The Philippines' national security adviser on Friday called for the expulsion of Chinese diplomats over an alleged leaked telephonic conversation…

6 months ago

Three Indian naval ships arrive in Singapore as part of Eastern Fleet deployment to South China Sea

Indian Naval Ships Delhi, Shakti, and Kiltan led by Rear Admiral Rajesh Dhankhar, Flag Officer Commanding Eastern Fleet arrived at…

6 months ago

Philippines warns China of undermining regional peace in South China Sea, West Philippine Sea

Following the strong opposition from China over the recently held trilateral summit between Japan, US and the Philippines, Manila warned…

7 months ago

Protesters In Philippines Protest Against Chinese Aggression In South China Sea

Protesters in Manila trampled on an effigy of Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday as they condemned China’s “aggression” against…

7 months ago

India comes out in support of Manila after Beijing’s action in South China Sea

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India firmly supports the Philippines for upholding its national sovereignty after…

7 months ago

After string of military exercises with western powers, is Indonesia standing up to China like never before?

In a first, Australia has deployed its F-35A Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter aircraft to Indonesia as part of Exercise…

1 year ago

Before heading to India, Australian PM raises human rights issues in Xinjiang, Tibet and Hong Kong with Chinese Premier in Jakarta

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese raised the human rights issues in Tibet, Xinjiang and Hong Kong during his meeting with…

1 year ago

PM Modi’s visit to Indonesia showcases outreach to ASEAN amid China’s belligerence in region

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to travel to Indonesia just ahead of next week's significant G20 Leaders' Summit in New…

1 year ago

Watch: Indian Navy Chief hands over missile corvette to Vietnam at Cam Ranh Bay

India's indigenously built in-service missile corvette INS Kirpan was decommissioned and handed over to Vietnam People's Navy in an impressive…

1 year ago

India set to handover missile corvette at Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam’s legendary port in South China Sea

After having completed 32 years of glorious service to the Indian Navy, Indian Naval Ship Kirpan - the indigenously-built, 1350-tonne…

1 year ago

After high-speed boats, India gifts missile corvette to bolster Vietnam’s combat power in South China Sea

India on Monday announced the gifting of indigenously-built in-service Missile Corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam, thus further enhancing the capabilities…

1 year ago

Tokyo to New Delhi, US Defence Secretary begins massive exercise with like-minded partners to stand up to China

After signing a new Defence Cooperation Agreement (DCA) with Papua New Guinea (PNG) and strengthening its presence at strategic locations…

1 year ago

Wary of China, Vietnam bonds with India in Indo-Pacific waters

Signalling its desire to have a less intertwined future with China, Vietnam has vowed to deepen the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership…

2 years ago

India’s task cut out after China renames locations in Arunachal

China’s decision to rename locations in Arunachal—a symbolic and brazen attempt to exercise “sovereignty” over Indian territory-- is born out…

2 years ago

Philippines becomes India’s anchor in Indo-Pacific to ward off China

India and the Philippines have vowed to further develop defence equipment and industry ties spotlighting their shared objectives and approaches…

2 years ago

China and Indonesia at loggerheads over latest incursions in South China Sea

China’s greed for territories and resources, be it in the land or sea is again on display in the South…

2 years ago

Korea, Japan scramble jets as Russian and Chinese bombers come close

Russian Defence Ministry has said that a combined air exercise with China over the Sea of Japan and the East…

2 years ago

With eye on China, India holds slew of military exercises with Quad members

Conscious of the threats manifesting along India's borders, New Delhi has intensified cooperation under the QUAD framework, in an increasingly…

2 years ago

China on mind, India and Japan get ready for 2+2 strategic dialogue in Tokyo

Talks on ways to tackle the growing Chinese assertion - from Eastern Ladakh to the Senkaku Islands - could dominate…

2 years ago

India’s SAGAR doctrine takes wings with INS Satpura’s visit to Fiji

Indian Naval Ship (INS) Satpura's "brief but impactful" goodwill visit to Fiji concluded on Sunday as it departed Suva for…

2 years ago

US official warns of major incident happening in South China Sea as China’s military steps up activity

<p> A US defence official told a think tank in Washington on Tuesday that it is "only a matter of…

2 years ago