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China and the Philippines face renewed tensions over the South China Sea

Tensions between China and the Philippines have intensified following a new maritime confrontation in the South China Sea, bringing the long-running territorial dispute back into focus as Southeast Asian foreign ministers meet in Manila. The latest incident reportedly occurred near Second Thomas Shoal,......

Philippine Airlines confirms Boeing 787 order to expand long-haul fleet

Philippine Airlines has reinforced its long-term fleet expansion strategy by confirming an order for 15 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners, while securing purchase rights for five additional aircraft, a move that could significantly strengthen its long-haul operations over the next decade. The agreement was......

Japan declares arrival of El Niño as Pacific warms rapidly

Japan has become the first major meteorological authority to officially confirm the arrival of El Niño, following a sharp rise in sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. The announcement signals a rapid shift in ocean conditions that scientists associate with......

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 37 as search efforts continue

A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao in the southern Philippines on Monday morning, killing at least 37 people and injuring hundreds, as emergency crews continued searching for survivors on Tuesday. Authorities reported widespread destruction across several provinces,......

Trump vows US will prevail over Iran amid tensions

The president of the United States said the country would prevail over Iran either through force or through a negotiated agreement, as diplomatic efforts remain stalled and regional tensions persist. He stated that the United States would “win militarily or on paper” and warned of a rapid......

Iran conflict accelerates residential solar boom across Asia

Rising fuel prices linked to the conflict involving Iran are driving a sharp increase in residential solar adoption across Asia, as households seek protection from mounting energy costs and supply instability. The shift is particularly visible in countries heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels,......

El Niño threat amplifies Middle East oil shock as Asian inflation hits multi-year highs

Asia is facing a dangerous convergence of inflationary pressures as a looming El Niño weather event and record temperatures compound the economic fallout from the Middle East oil crisis, threatening to drive food and energy costs sharply higher in the second half of 2026 at a moment when central......

China conducts combat patrols near Scarborough Shoal during US-Philippines drills

China's military announced Thursday that its naval and air forces carried out combat readiness patrols near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed South China Sea feature. The action coincided with ongoing multinational exercises led by the Philippines and United States. Beijing framed the patrols as measures......

FAO warns Iran war is triggering one of the fastest global food disruptions in years

The war in Iran, now entering its second month, is sending cascading economic shockwaves across Southeast Asia, where surging energy costs are rapidly translating into food insecurity and social unrest. The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization warned Thursday that the conflict in the Persian......