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​Over a year after the undeclared war between Thailand and Cambodia started, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn this week called for the restoration of diplomatic relations with Thailand. …

COTABATO CITY- Two Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel were shot dead by two unidentified gunmen along Roman Vilo Street in Poblacion 6 here at noon on Thursday. Capt. Steffi Salanguit, spokesperson for …

LEGAZPI CITY — The Philippine Coast Guard has restricted sea travel in parts of Camarines Sur, Camarines Norte and Catanduanes as Super Typhoon Rosal threatens the Bicol region with strong winds and …

The Wawasan information chief says Malaysia cannot wait until 2030 to decide on nuclear power.

Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal says the firm needs reserves for energy investments and to withstand supply shocks.

The meeting will discuss the Palestinian issue, developments in Yemen and the Strait of Hormuz, as well as ways to end the Russia-Ukraine war.

TEHRAN, Oct 22 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Thursday threatened to strike American bases across the Midd...

The Sabah chief minister says this follows reports of military activity in nearby waters.

Saudi oil production fell below seven million barrels per day for most of the war’s first six months, down from over 10 million before the conflict, according to the International Energy Agency.

BUSAN — South Korea’s first government-led Arctic shipping trial has shown the potential to cut the distance to Europe by about 35 percent and the transit time by roughly 10 days compared …

Hong Kong’s surging exports amid recent global trade shifts and tariff measures are reason to celebrate. However, they have not reversed the decline in the city’s port’s container throughput, which hit 12.99 …

Newtalk新聞 為了打擊伊朗的經濟基礎，美國川普政府於8月宣布發起「經濟排斥行動」，針對大批與伊朗相關的個人、實體、船隻與機構實施制裁，希望藉由相關行動切斷伊朗政權的主要收入來源，進一步加強對德黑蘭的經濟壓力。當地時間21日，美國財政部又以協助伊朗非法航運活動為由，宣布對與伊朗影子艦隊有關的律師事務所與公司實施制裁。 美國財政部發布新聞稿指出，將針對在巴拿馬與希臘設有業務據點的「卡納基斯律師事務所」（Karnakis and Karnakis）實施制裁，指控該事務所多年來透過提供法律與企業登記服務，暗中協助伊朗的非法航運活動，間接幫助德黑蘭獲取可用於軍事、武器與核子計畫的資金。同時，美國財政部也宣布制裁與伊朗影子艦隊有關的新加坡及阿拉伯聯合大公國航運代理商，試圖切斷德黑蘭透過相關航運網絡獲取資金的途徑。 美國財政部強調，此次制裁行動主要依據第13902號行政命令，旨在打擊伊朗石油與石化產業等關鍵經濟領域。同時，美國金融犯罪執法網路（FinCEN）也與包括希臘在內的歐洲合作夥伴展開協調，並依據《銀行保密法》相關規定，向一家希臘銀行發出行政傳票，調查該銀行與伊朗及其代理人可能存在的聯繫。 美國財政部表示，「經濟排斥行動」的目的是切斷伊朗政權賴以維持運作的經濟命脈，透過與歐盟、英國及海灣國家等合作夥伴聯手，打擊德黑蘭政權的非法收入來源，並阻斷其規避制裁及轉移資金的管道。 美國財政部指出，多年來，卡納基斯律師事務所透過提供法律及企業登記服務，協助成立持有伊朗影子艦隊船隻的航運公司，並掩蓋相關企業的實際受益所有人身分。該事務所涉及的航運企業包括「斯基羅斯海事貿易公司」（Skyros Maritime and Trading S.A.）、「科孚島海事貿易公司」（Corfu Maritime and Trading S.A.）及「埃利亞斯航運貿易集團公司」（Elias Shipping and Trading Group S.A.）等。 其中，埃利亞斯航運貿易集團公司被指是敘利亞「阿爾－卡提爾吉公司」（Al-Qatirji Company）的幌子公司。美國財政部指出，後者曾為伊朗伊斯蘭革命衛隊聖城旅及葉門胡塞武裝的利益，出售數百萬桶伊朗石油，並在遭到制裁時，被認為是聖城旅的主要資金管道之一，使其每年能透過伊朗石油銷售取得數億美元收入。 除了制裁卡納基斯律師事務所及相關企業外，美國財政部也將該事務所的相關員工列入制裁名單。另外，新加坡Amigoz Singapore Pte. Ltd.及杜拜Whales Shipping Line LLC等航運代理公司，也因涉嫌協助伊朗石油與石化產品運輸及相關航運作業，成為美國財政部的制裁目標。 美國財政部指出，在遭到制裁後，上述被指定的公司及人員在美國境內，或由美國人持有、控制的所有財產與財產權益，原則上都將遭到凍結，且相關人士必須向美國外國資產管制辦公室（OFAC）申報。此外，由受制裁人士直接或間接合計持有50%以上股權的實體，原則上也適用相關資產凍結規定。與上述被指定公司及人員進行特定重大交易的外國金融機構，也可能面臨二級制裁。美國財政部強調，違反美國制裁規定的行為，可能導致相關人士承擔民事或刑事責任。 針對此次的大規模制裁行動，貝森特於台北時間今（22）日在社群平台X表示，不論是在海上實際進行非法石油轉運的工作人員，還是坐在律師事務所角落辦公室的文書處理人員，只要支持伊朗政權，就會被美國政府鎖定並遭到制裁。貝森特強調，伊朗的協助者應該盡早做出選擇，決定是否加入華盛頓的行列，抑或是繼續保持對立立場，「我們知道您是誰，我們也知道您在做甚麼，我們將繼續採取行動」。延伸閱讀：波斯灣7艘船遭攻擊、觸雷起火！ …

Australia and East Timor signed a defence deal on Thursday to boost cyber and maritime security as Canberra seeks to curb China’s influence among its island neighbours. Australia is East Timor’s largest …

SUBIC BAY FREEPORT— The Port of Subic has received its first shipment of BYD passenger vehicles intended for sale in the country, with authorities hoping the initial delivery would lead to more …

President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday reaffirmed his administration's tough stance against illegal fishing by Chinese vessels in South Korean waters. Lee declared that there would be no exceptions to law enforcement, …

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Taiwan has been waiting months for US President Donald Trump to approve a $14 billion sale of weapons and equipment, which the island democracy would use to fend off a potential Chinese …

Taiwan’s National Security Bureau chief says local networks involved in attacks on China critics are mostly criminal gangs or private investigation firms linked to organised crime.

The defence framework will see Australia provide funding for cybersecurity, maritime security, infrastructure, disaster relief and training.

The remarks came amid reports that the US and Israeli militaries have developed plans for renewed strikes after the US midterm elections.

PORT DICKSON, Oct 22 — A final-year college student undergoing practical training at a hotel in Lukut was found de...

MANILA, Philippines — China is reportedly considering 10 possible countermeasures against the Philippines, including sanctions on Filipino politicians, cuts in oil and fertilizer supplies, and the removal of the grounded warship at …

A fresh dispute has erupted between Beijing and Taipei over commemorations for Sun Yat-sen, a Chinese revolutionary hero who is revered on both sides of the Taiwan Strait. Beijing on Wednesday lashed …

One of the strongest storms of the season is approaching East Asia, prompting emergency preparations as forecasters warn of flooding, dangerous seas and widespread disruption. Super Typhoon Champi is bearing down on …

WASHINGTON — South Korea and the United States have concluded a multinational maritime mine warfare exercise off Korea's southeastern port city of Busan with 15 partner nations, according to the U.S. Navy. …

Indonesia's Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries intercepted 154 vessels suspected of engaging in illegal, ...

The Elysee Palace says the French president met with de facto Saudi leader Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

US citizens have also been ordered to leave the UAE, Jordan, Qatar and Bahrain, all of which have been targeted by Iran during the Middle East war.

China has allowed the Philippines to resupply a grounded warship on a disputed South China Sea reef, the coastguard said on Wednesday, as tension remains high over the Chinese ambassador’s controversial comment. …

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) suspended small-vessel operations in northern Quezon on Wednesday afternoon, Oct. 21, as rough seas generated by Super Typhoon Rosal threatened sea travel. In …

VICE President Sara Duterte was not siding with China when she described the Philippines as a “troublemaker” in the Southeast Asian region, her spokesman Salvador Paolo Panelo Jr. said on Wednesday, rejecting …

THE Bureau of Customs-Ninoy Aquino International Airport (BOC-NAIA) continues its fiscal momentum, generating P4.538 billion in revenue for September 2026.The latest figure exceeded the port's monthly target of P4.437 billion by P101 …

THE Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) will deploy its Online Reservation Assistance System (ORAS) in select high-density gateways to manage an expected 1.93 million All Saint's Day and All Souls' Day travelers from …

THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) rejected on Tuesday China’s claim that USS Charleston of the United States Navy trespassed into Chinese territory, saying its passage was lawful under international law.​AFP …

Police say the victim, 21, was undergoing practical training at a hotel in Lukut.

DÍLI, 21 October 2026 (TATOLI) — Timor-Leste and Australia have strengthened their defence and security partnership by signing a new cooperation framework backed by an Australian support package worth AUD$62 million. Prime …

China, Laos, Myanmar and Thailand launched the 170th joint patrol and law enforcement operation along the Mekong River on Monday.

The China Coast Guard (CCG) on Wednesday monitored the whole process of a supply mission conducted by a Philippine vessel in the waters of China's Ren'ai Jiao in the South China Sea.

KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 21 — Authorities should examine how much ship emissions contribute to air pollution around major...

The Chinese mainland will work to improve the operation and effectiveness of a cross-strait platform established by the Communist Party of China (CPC) and the Chinese Kuomintang (KMT), a spokesperson said on …