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Marcos, Indian envoy discuss boosting bilateral ties

Jekki Pascual, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 25 11:33 PM

Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran said the two countries’ relations are anchored on two main pillars – security and development. Read more »

Russia intensifies Donbas offensive as war enters 4th month

Charlotte Plantive with Dmitry Zaks in Severodonetsk and Patrick Fort in Kharkiv, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 02:55 PM

Russian forces stepped up their offensive in Ukraine's eastern Donbas region, as the conflict entered its fourth month. Read more »

Checking China: What is the Quad alliance?

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 24 01:31 PM

Members stress it is not an 'Asian NATO', and portray it as a group that can offer others in the region an alternative to China. Read more »

Quad plans to tackle illegal fishing

Laura Zhou, South China Morning Post
Posted at May 24 12:59 PM

The leaders of the security pact are set to announce details of the plan at their meeting in Tokyo on Tuesday. One US official says Chinese ships are behind most illegal fishing in the Indo-Pacific but analysts warn of the risk of confrontation between coastguard ships. Read more »

Marcos meets with foreign envoys for partnerships

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 24 12:23 AM

Among topics discussed were security concerns and the possible revival of the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant. Read more »

US committed to defending Taiwan if China attacks: Biden

Kyodo News
Updated as of May 23 04:07 PM

The United States is committed to defending Taiwan if China attempts to seize the self-ruled island by force, President Joe Biden said Monday. Read more »

US envoy meets Taliban diplomat, presses women's rights

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 22 07:03 AM

The US special envoy on Afghanistan met with the Taliban's chief diplomat on Saturday and stressed international opposition to the group's treatment of women and girls. Read more »

US agency concerned over UN rights chief's China visit

Owen Churchill, South China Morning Post
Posted at May 21 10:12 AM

The US State Department warned that restrictions by Beijing could make a thorough investigation into alleged rights abuses there impossible. Read more »

Biden begins Asia trip, under North nuclear shadow

Sebastian Smith, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 20 06:50 PM

US President Joe Biden arrived in South Korea Friday, his first Asia trip as US leader, aiming to cement ties with regional security allies. Read more »

Ukraine war puts Sweden's military on alert

Johannes Ledel, Agence France-Presse
Updated as of May 25 04:29 PM

Sweden this week will take the 'historic' step to apply for NATO membership, reversing 2 centuries of military non-alignment. Read more »

Japan's Kishida, Marcos vow to beef up ties

Kyodo News
Updated as of May 20 05:20 PM

Kishida and Marcos Jr. agreed Friday to work together to strengthen bilateral ties toward peace and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific. Read more »

US lawmakers mull laws to help defend Taiwan vs China

Robert Delaney, South China Morning Post
Posted at May 20 10:57 AM

US lawmakers discussed measures on Thursday that Washington should take to help defend Taiwan against any moves by mainland China’s military, including expedited weapon sales meant to arm Taipei 'to the teeth'. Read more »

China reiterates priority given to PH ahead of change in admin

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 19 07:28 PM

China's envoy to the Philippines reiterated Thursday the assurance of his country's leader that Manila will continue to be prioritized in Beijing's 'neighborhood diplomacy'. Read more »

UN chief warns of famine, urges Russia to free Ukraine grain

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 19 11:34 AM

UN chief Antonio Guterres warned of years of mass hunger and famine if a growing global food crisis goes unchecked. Read more »

Biden sells renewed US leadership in first Asia trip

Sebastian Smith, Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 19 10:54 AM

Joe Biden leaves Thursday for his first trip as president to Asia convinced that the confrontation with Russia has reinvigorated US leadership. Read more »

Chinese leader hails Marcos' support for China-PH ties: embassy

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 18 06:59 PM

Presumptive Philippine President Bongbong Marcos is regarded by Chinese President Xi Jinping as 'a builder, supporter and promoter of' the two countries' friendship, Beijing's embassy in Manila said Wednesday. Read more »

Japan urges China to play 'responsible' role on Ukraine crisis

Agence France-Presse
Posted at May 18 03:05 PM

Japan's foreign minister urged Beijing to "play a responsible role" on Russia's invasion of Ukraine in his first talks with his Chinese counterpart in 6 months. Read more »

US says ready to work with Marcos administration

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 03:19 PM

The US on Tuesday said it looks forward to working with the administration of presidential frontrunner Bongbong" Marcos to strengthen its alliance with the Philippines. Read more »

Locsin to represent PH in US-ASEAN Special Summit

ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 11 01:38 PM

Foreign affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Tuesday left for the United States to attend the US-ASEAN Special Summit from May 12 to 13. Read more »

Lorenzana: China didn't grab any new territory during Duterte presidency

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 05 08:19 PM

Lorenzana described the current situation in the area as "quiet and stable." Read more »