Story Archive
2025-01-03
The waterway is expected to stay turbulent through the new year; we explore possible flashpoints.
2025-01-02
The world’s largest coast guard ship arrived at the disputed area as China’s navy holds drills to exert air control.
2024-12-30
Critics say the 39th American president should have been tougher on Beijing’s human rights practices.
2024-12-30
Large-scale drills by China’s navy and air force took place as a U.S. naval ship patrolled nearby.
2024-12-26
Images taken by BenarNews photographers show democracy was tested to its limit in Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and the Philippines.
2024-12-24
Manila rejects Beijing’s opposition to its planned acquisition of Typhon missile system.
2024-12-19
The stockpiling reflects a changing attitude toward nuclear weapons among Chinese military planners, report says.
2024-12-18
After 14 years on Indonesian death row, Veloso appeals for clemency from Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
2024-12-16
Five Australian drug convicts were repatriated Sunday, but reciprocity will apply in future transfers of foreign prisoners, Indonesian official says.
2024-12-16
Expect China to watch the region more closely after Senate ratified the Reciprocal Access Agreement, a Filipino security analyst says.
2024-12-13
The first-ever foreign surrogates to be arrested in Cambodia are under surveillance in a hospital.
2024-12-11
Deployment comes after Taiwan leader’s Pacific tour that included a U.S. stop.
2024-12-09
Jolo and other islands in the Sulu Archipelago used to be a kidnapping haven for the Islamic militant group.
2024-12-06
The multilateral activity comes amid a confrontation between Philippine, Chinese vessels around Scarborough Shoal this week.
2024-12-06
Jakarta and Manila sign deal after agreeing last month to send Mary Jane Veloso back to the Philippines.
