Keywords: Territorial Disputes


China Warns Philippines Against Relying on US Support in South China Sea Disputes

Beijing has issued a stern warning to Manila, cautioning Philippine authorities against depending on foreign backing from Washington amid ongoing territorial tensions in the South China Sea. During a regular press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian addressed emerging reports indicating......

Thailand builds permanent border fence after deadly clashes with Cambodia

Thailand has completed the first section of a permanent border fence along parts of its frontier with Cambodia, as tensions between the two Southeast Asian neighbours continue following armed clashes in 2025. The Thai military announced on Wednesday that a 1.3-kilometre reinforced barrier had been completed......

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,......

China increases maritime presence near Taiwan amid regional territorial tensions

China has intensified its maritime activities near Taiwan following recent developments involving Japan and the Philippines, highlighting the growing strategic importance of disputed waters in the Asia-Pacific region. The latest operation took place in waters east of Taiwan, an area that has become......

Turkey accuses Israel of seeking to create a “Fait Accompli” in Lebanon

Turkey has accused Israel of attempting to create a “fait accompli” in Lebanon, despite the ongoing ceasefire with Hezbollah, according to remarks made by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. Speaking at a diplomatic forum in Antalya, in southern Turkey, Fidan claimed that Israel is taking......

Russia and Ukraine agree to swap 314 prisoners in Abu Dhabi talks

U.S., Ukrainian, and Russian delegations reached an agreement Thursday to exchange 314 prisoners of war, the first such swap in five months and a tangible outcome from ongoing peace negotiations in Abu Dhabi. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff announced the deal on X, stating that "this result came......

Ukraine and Russia hold second day of US-mediated peace talks

Ukrainian and Russian negotiators resumed trilateral peace talks under American mediation in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, entering the second round of direct discussions aimed at ending the nearly four-year conflict. Both sides offered cautiously optimistic assessments after the initial session, with Ukraine's......

Trump proposes 15-year security deal for Ukraine

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared cautious optimism after weekend talks at Mar-a-Lago, signaling that nearly four years of conflict might soon draw to a close. Yet as diplomatic momentum builds into the new year, deep divisions over territory and Europe's largest......

Russia and Ukraine report progress as peace framework takes shape

Russia and Ukraine have confirmed measurable progress in talks mediated by the United States, offering the clearest sign yet that both sides may be inching toward an end to the war that has gripped the region for nearly four years. While optimism remains guarded, statements from both Moscow and Kyiv......