ASEAN and Major Powers Address Regional Security Challenges at Manila Meeting
Foreign ministers convened in Manila on July 23 to discuss maritime tensions, cyber security, and the impact of the Middle East energy crisis on Southeast Asia.
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Foreign ministers convened in Manila on July 23 to discuss maritime tensions, cyber security, and the impact of the Middle East energy crisis on Southeast Asia.
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ASEAN foreign ministers will convene in Manila starting July 21 to discuss regional issues including Myanmar's civil war, while Indonesia's central bank signals continued currency stabilization efforts amid economic vulnerabilities.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 19, 2026, 6:40 AM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio assures Southeast Asian leaders of Washington's full dedication to regional partnerships amid concerns over shifting US focus.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 8:14 AM
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Tensions rise after a confrontation between Chinese coast guard and Philippine Navy at Second Thomas Shoal, complicating diplomatic talks among regional and global leaders.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 21, 2026, 10:16 AMbusiness
Key regional issues including Myanmar, Thailand-Cambodia border tensions, and the South China Sea dominate discussions at ASEAN's annual foreign ministers' conference.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 20, 2026, 5:08 AM
world
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila to prepare for President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to Washington in September.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 12:26 PM
world
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Manila amid ongoing tensions over alleged Chinese interference in the 2020 US election.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 21, 2026, 8:24 PM
business
Philippine Foreign Minister Maria Theresa Lazaro protests to Chinese counterpart Wang Yi regarding Beijing's recent conduct and an AI-generated video insulting Filipinos.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 22, 2026, 2:15 PM
world
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlights dangers of Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict and casualties.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 8:53 AM
world
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong criticizes Beijing's missile launch and announces support for the Philippine Coast Guard amid regional tensions.
CNA Latest News | Jul 22, 2026, 6:54 AM
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The agreement, expected to be announced soon, could enable Saudi Arabia to develop uranium enrichment capabilities for its civilian nuclear program with U.S. involvement.
Washington Times News | Jul 22, 2026, 5:37 AMworld
A Filipino sailor was reportedly struck by a Chinese coast guard personnel during a confrontation near the BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea.
CNA Latest News | Jul 20, 2026, 11:23 AMworld
As General Romeo Brawner Jnr retires, the Philippine armed forces emphasize leadership continuity during a sensitive period for President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 3:39 PMworld
In response to a rare school shooting in Tacloban City, the Philippines has initiated nationwide active shooter drills to enhance school safety.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 15, 2026, 8:48 AM
world
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Manila to address bilateral tensions amid South China Sea disputes and upcoming summit plans.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 11:13 PMbusiness
Tensions persist between the Philippines and China over South China Sea claims, with Manila denouncing a China state media AI video as racist, a decade after arbitration rejected Chinese claims.
Nikkei Asia | Jul 17, 2026, 9:04 PM
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio alleges Iran's direct flights of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps members into Yemen have intensified conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis, raising concerns over Red Sea shipping lanes.
Fox News Latest | Jul 22, 2026, 2:56 PM
world
Marco Rubio cautions that Iranian control and toll charges on the Strait of Hormuz could set a dangerous global precedent threatening freedom of navigation.
Al Jazeera | Jul 22, 2026, 4:49 AM
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Both nations accuse each other of initiating a violent confrontation near the Second Thomas Shoal, escalating tensions in the disputed South China Sea region.
ABC Australia News | Jul 21, 2026, 6:52 AM
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Beijing summoned the Philippine ambassador following a confrontation between their vessels near the Second Thomas Shoal in contested South China Sea waters.
CNA Latest News | Jul 21, 2026, 6:35 AM
world
A confrontation between Chinese and Philippine vessels in the South China Sea has escalated tensions, with a Philippine sailor injured and both nations trading accusations.
Al Jazeera | Jul 21, 2026, 4:53 AMworld
Rising diesel costs driven by Gulf tensions are straining the Philippines’ public transport sector, complicating the transition from traditional diesel jeepneys to electric models.
South China Morning Post World | Jul 16, 2026, 2:14 AMShowing 1-22 of 22 articles.