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No dialogue between US, China defense chiefs in Singapore

No dialogue between US, China defense chiefs in Singapore

U.S. Defense Secretary Austin called refusal to meet “unfortunate.”

Filipino soldier, militants killed in southern Philippine clash

Filipino soldier, militants killed in southern Philippine clash

Slain fighters were part of local Islamic State affiliate Daulah Islamiyah, officials say.

Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises

Philippines, Japan, US coast guards kick off first trilateral sea exercises

The drills are taking place June 1 to 7 in Philippine waters near the disputed South China Sea.

Philippines launches final phase to clean up oil spill from sunken tanker

Philippines launches final phase to clean up oil spill from sunken tanker

About 120,000 to 240,000 liters of fuel are believed to be inside MT Princess Empress.

Supporters of former Philippine Sen. Leila de Lima offer prayers outside the Muntinlupa Trial Court in Manila, June 5, 2023.

Philippine supporters of Duterte critic de Lima seek her freedom

The former senator, jailed since 2017, has seen two of three drug complaints dismissed.

Philippines launches final phase to clean up oil spill from sunken tanker

Philippines launches final phase to clean up oil spill from sunken tanker

About 120,000 to 240,000 liters of fuel are believed to be inside MT Princess Empress.

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu salutes as he steps to the podium at the 20th Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore, June 4, 2023.

Beijing seeks ‘dialogue over confrontation,’ defense chief says

2023-06-04

Li Shangfu’s comments come after reports of a China, U.S. near-miss in the Taiwan Strait.

U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks at the First Plenary Session of the 20th IISS Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, June 3, 2023.

US defense secretary ‘deeply concerned’ about China’s unwillingness to engage

2023-06-03

Beijing hits back at Lloyd Austin, accusing U.S. of destroying stability in Taiwan Strait.

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Philippine shift to territorial defense downplays reality of internal security challenges

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