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Romanian F-16 fighter jets shot down two drones over the country's territorial waters on Saturday, the defense ministry said. Defense Minister ‌Radu Miruta said on Sunday the drones…

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) transported on Sunday the remains of 10 identified victims of the fire-ravaged passenger vessel M/V June Aster from Coron to El Nido, …

A NATIONAL security expert has urged the Philippines to scrutinize China’s actions and rhetoric more closely, warning that portraying Manila as a regional troublemaker could undermine its efforts to defend its maritime …

THE Chinese Embassy in Manila on Sunday dared lawmakers to act on their threat to declare China’s Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan persona non grata, saying it has grown tired of …

Taiwan said on Sunday it had driven away 16 Chinese coast guard, research and fishing vessels involved in simultaneous “maritime harassment” operations. An “unusually large” number of Chinese vessels took part in …

Taiwan’s coast guard said the vessels took part in coordinated operations around the main island and Pratas, a disputed island in the South China Sea.

THE HAGUE, the Netherlands — 18 October 2026, Thailand has reiterated that maritime boundary delimitation must remain the sole focus of its conciliation process with Cambodia under the United Nations Convention on …

Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Sunday said authorities have stepped up on-site management at the Huanggang port to cope with higher passenger traffic. This came as the redeveloped port saw crowds …

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) have signed a data-sharing agreement to simplify the process of obtaining civil registry documents for personnel seeking benefits and other services.

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is seeking the public’s help in locating a fisherman reported missing at sea off Paluan, Occidental Mindoro. In a public appeal posted …

CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — Two people were rescued after their fishing boat was reported partially submerged in waters off Wedge Island in San Vicente, Palawan, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) reported …

British maritime services giant Inchcape Shipping Services is stepping up its presence in South Korea, betting on the country's shipbuilding strength and growing naval maintenance business to drive expansion. “We will continue …

Drawing from the spirit of tolerance in East Malaysia, Bahasa Melayu can begin to be viewed not as a tool of division, but as a bridge that unites.

TMD's bulletin of 18 October 2026 expects heavy rain in 14 provinces. Bangkok: scattered showers, 24-35°C. Forecast window 06:00 Today To 06:00 Tomorrow. The story Thailand weather today, 18 October: heavy rain …

Malaysia can take a leaf out of the UK’s book to enhance protection of its submarine cables from damage caused by intentional or reckless actions, with tougher penalties.

Saudi Arabia has faced sustained attacks on oil facilities and transit hubs, while the Houthis claim recent Saudi strikes have killed and wounded 'numerous' people.

SAN FRANCISCO, Agusan del Sur— Four persons stranded on an island off Bislig City were rescued on Thursday after rough seas forced them to abandon their voyage the previous day, the Philippine …

(UPDATE) CALLS to expel Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan mounted over the weekend as anger grew over Chinese Embassy remarks daring lawmakers to declare the envoy persona non grata.Former Surigao del Norte representative …

THE Philippines and Indonesia agreed to intensify joint efforts against transnational crimes at the 4th Philippines–Indonesia Joint Consular Consultation Meeting at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) main office in Pasay City …

THE IAA Transportation Show in Hanover is a spectacle of massive hardware.To Asians unfamiliar with these large hunks of rolling metal and the bulky but efficient battery packs that propel these electric …

The Egyptian president said Egypt would not seek a role in regional conflicts but would not stand by if Saudi Arabia’s security were threatened.

The intimate cooperation between port management and unions was instrumental in trust-building, he says.

MANILA, Philippines – House Speaker Faustino G. Dy III on Friday joined President FerdinandR. Marcos Jr. in celebrating the Philippine Coast Guard’s (PCG) 125th founding anniversary, as the president reaffirmed his administration’s …

The UKMTO said the vessel was hit on Friday, 68 nautical miles off the coast of Jubail, adding that 'all crew are reported safe'.

BUTTERWORTH, Oct 17 — The Communications Ministry and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC...

Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels have put their growing military capabilities on display in recent weeks, repeatedly striking Saudi Arabia’s main international airport hundreds of miles (kilometers) away and seizing territory inside Yemen …

PASIR MAS, Oct 17 — Enforcement agencies must strengthen cooperation to ensue more comprehensive border control in...

Hong Kong’s newly revamped Huanggang Port is expected to handle more than 100,000 passenger trips a day over the three-day Chung Yeung Festival holiday, but its departure hall remained quiet on Saturday …

US Central Command chief Brad Cooper says recent efforts target Iranian oil exports, digital financing and security forces’ ability to pay their personnel.

Newtalk新聞 烏克蘭總統澤倫斯基今天譴責美國總統川普與俄羅斯達成的柴油協議，稱俄國對和平談判立場是在「演戲」，並對歐洲盟邦有望在談判中扮演更重要角色表示歡迎，稱這些盟友是「真正的領袖」。 路透社報導，澤倫斯基（Volodymyr Zelenskyy）在布魯塞爾舉行的歐洲聯盟（EU）領袖峰會上表示，俄羅斯不想要和平。 俄羅斯總統普丁（Vladimir Putin）身穿軍服視察一處指揮所。他表示，俄羅斯正在烏克蘭境內沿邊界建立「安全區」，並認為此舉在未來與烏克蘭的任何談判中都無商量餘地。 川普則表示，他認為烏克蘭本週使用太空探索科技公司（SpaceX）「星盾」（Starshield）服務受限，責任不在他或SpaceX執行長馬斯克（Elon Musk）。「星盾」是SpaceX「星鏈」（Starlink）軍用規格的衛星服務，烏克蘭認為這項服務對抵禦俄羅斯入侵至關重要。 儘管川普最近與澤倫斯基隔空交鋒，他仍表示彼此關係良好，「我希望他做一件事：化解戰爭」。 川普再度批評烏克蘭，稱烏克蘭攻擊俄羅斯煉油廠「可恥」後，歐盟各國領袖在布魯塞爾團結支持澤倫斯基。 美國與俄羅斯的柴油協議引發烏克蘭和歐洲盟邦不滿。 澤倫斯基告訴媒體：「現在我們可以看到資金將開始透過這項柴油協議流回俄羅斯。」 他說：「這項柴油協議將永遠不足以抵銷荷莫茲海峽（Strait of Hormuz）對全球市場的影響，但會讓更多資金直接流入普丁口袋，資助這場戰爭。」 法國總統馬克宏（Emmanuel Macron）表示，這項協議「對任何人都沒有好處，且傳遞負面訊號，是造成分裂與疑慮的因素」。 澤倫斯基指控普丁對任何形式的和平談判都沒有興趣。 他說：「普丁此刻不想和平談判，無論任何形式。他玩弄文字，聲稱他們有回應…簡單來說，這看起來就像是在演戲，假裝真心想結束戰爭。」延伸閱讀：釣魚台驚現「FUCK JAPAN」貨輪 日媒揭：疑中國電子欺騙林保華觀點》川普未獲和平獎與俄烏能源停戰藍白硬闖65歲以上免健保費！她轟：付錢的是你的小孩！健保垮了誰都救不回趙少康二訪沈伯洋 藍提案開除黨籍！黃暐瀚驚：這是國民黨？還是共產黨中央委員？施壓基輔？ 傳白宮下令放慢烏軍星盾速度

Many people from Hong Kong tried out the new Huanggang Port on Saturday as they headed for the mainland at the start of the long Chung Yeung Festival weekend. They had nothing …

Transport minister Loke Siew Fook says the electric buses mark a new era for Penang’s public transport, offering a quieter and more environmentally friendly travel experience.

The number of travellers passing through the new Huanggang Port is, on average, almost double that of the old one, Secretary for Security Chris Tang said on Saturday. Overall operations at the …

GEORGE TOWN, Oct 17 — Rapid Penang began operating its first 15 electric buses today, marking the start of its tra...

Shipping a single container from Dandong to Sinuiju now costs up to 8,000 yuan despite the three-kilometer journey, leaving traders with almost no profit. These fees far exceed those at other China–North …

China and the Philippines recently traded accusations over the medical evacuation of a Philippine serviceman from a grounded naval vessel in the hotly disputed Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea. …

The Thai Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain in 20 provinces today, hitting the Central region, the East and the South hardest, while Bangkok faces scattered thundershowers with gusty wind. The story …

Iran has managed to export some liquefied petroleum gas and jet fuel since July, despite a U.S. naval blockade, shipping intelligence showed and people involved in security said. Tehran has in recent …

MANILA, Philippines — Akbayan Partylist on Friday challenged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expel Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan over his remarks that China could easily defeat the Philippines if it chose to …

North Korea has launched a sweeping inspection of fishing boats along the Yellow Sea coast of South Hwanghae province in October 2026 that targets crews who secretly listen to foreign radio at …