2 Japan navy helicopters crash, 1 body found, 7 missing
TOKYO — Two Japanese navy helicopters crashed into the sea during a training exercise, killing at least one of the eight crew members on board, the defence minister said on Sunday (April 21).
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Philippine troops kill 12 suspected Muslim rebels in clash that wounded seven soldiers
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine troops killed the leader of a small Muslim rebel group and eleven of his men blamed for past bombings and extortion in a clash in the country’s south, military officials said Tuesday.
China hosts foreign naval officials amid South China Sea tensions
QINGDAO — The Chinese Navy on April 21 kicked off a biennial meeting of top foreign naval officials in the port city of Qingdao, in a show of military diplomacy that will be closely watched for signs of more engagement between China and the United States.
Balikatan 2024: missiles, military aid, China tensions in focus as ‘biggest ever’ US-Philippines drills begin
The 39th Balikatan (“shoulder to shoulder” in Tagalog) exercises, which will continue through May 8, are set to involve 16,000 armed-forces personnel and observers from 14 countries.
Is influx of Chinese students in the Philippines a security threat? Manila starts probe on ‘sleeper cell’ concerns
“Our intelligence units have been assigned to take a look at the situation there. Is this a case of a national security threat, or is this just a case of people wanting to study in the Philippines?” Malaya said on Saturday.
South China Sea doesn’t have to define Sino-Philippine relations
By reiterating his country’s benign intentions and a commitment to diplomatic engagement with China, Marcos provided a path towards de-escalation.
Singapore stem cell bank scandal gives parents in Hong Kong, Philippines, India the jitters
The parents paid for years to have their infants’ cord blood stored, with the understanding that the stem cells they contained may provide life-saving protection if their children subsequently fell ill. They have formed a group to evaluate potential legal action. Some rejected Singapore-based Cordlife’s proposal to refund the fees for samples deemed to be damaged, saying it was inadequate.
Philippine-U.S. drills, South Korea GDP, Beijing revives auto show
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