Chinese armed vessels patrol waters around disputed islands, angering Japan
TOKYO — Japan lodged a protest against Beijing on June 7 after four armed Chinese Coast Guard vessels entered waters that Tokyo considers its territory.
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South China Sea: Philippines accuses Chinese coastguard of blocking sick soldier’s evacuation
Coastguard spokesperson Jay Tarriela said coastguard and navy rubber boats were harassed by the Chinese vessels, despite having informed them the operation was of a medical nature.
Philippine navy boosts reservists as China tensions, mandatory military training calls grow
The latest batch of 48 civilian workers enlisted under the Philippines’ reserve force for its navy marks a coup of sorts, comprising Senate staff who could potentially aid in nudging through military bills.
Abused, exploited, treated like ‘slaves’: the plight of Filipino farm workers in South Korea
Vulnerable, low-paid Filipinos have been exploited, tricked and abused under a migrant worker scheme launched by South Korea to plug its severe labour shortage, an investigation by the Thomson Reuters Foundation has found.
Swedish defense chief says actions against Philippines in South China Sea threaten global security
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Sweden’s defense chief has expressed alarm over Beijing’s repeated dangerous maneuvers against Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, saying such actions threaten security, undermine stability and underscore the need to invest “for our security and freedom.”
Blizzard in the Himalayas traps trekkers, killing 9 from India
NEW DELHI — At least nine Indian trekkers died in the Himalayas after getting trapped during a blizzard, authorities said on Thursday (June 6), as rescue teams airlifted their bodies and five survivors to safety.
Philippines accuses Chinese coast guard of 'barbaric' blocking of medical evacuation
MANILA — The Philippine coast guard on June 7 accused its Chinese counterpart of blocking efforts to evacuate a sick armed forces member in the South China Sea, calling it "barbaric and inhumane".
Japan, US, South Korean coast guards hold 1st joint drill off Japan’s coast as China concerns rise
TOKYO (AP) — Japanese, U.S. and South Korean coast guard vessels conducted their first three-way drill on Thursday off Japan’s coast as the countries strengthen their maritime ties in response to increased assertiveness by China in pressing its territorial claims.