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US envoy reassures Panamanians about contentious military deal
Panama City (AFP) May 9, 2025 The new US ambassador to Panama on Thursday reassured its citizens that an agreement signed by the two countries last month does not permit the return of American military bases. US President Donald Trump's repeated threats to "take back" control of the Panama Canal from what he calls excessive Chinese influence has caused alarm in the Central American nation. The agreement signed by Trump's defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, and President Jose Raul Mulino's administration allows US military perso ... read more |
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Philippines slams 'high-risk' Chinese naval actions near contested reefManila (AFP) May 8, 2025 The Philippines criticised on Thursday a "high-risk" manoeuvre by a Chinese vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in a rare incident involving warships from the two navies. ... more 
Second U.S. fighter jet falls off USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrierWashington DC (UPI) May 7, 2025 A jet fell off the USS Harry S. Truman for the second time in roughly a week, officials said. ... more
Second plane falls off US aircraft carrier in 10 daysWashington (AFP) May 7, 2025 A US warplane plummeted into the Red Sea when trying to land on the Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier, a defense official said Wednesday, the second jet lost from the ship in just over a week. ... more 
Vietnam protests China, Philippines claims on South China Sea reefHanoi (AFP) May 3, 2025 Vietnam on Saturday protested claims by China and the Philippines over a disputed reef in the South China Sea which it considers its own territory. ... more |
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Philippines, US test air defences as China seizes reef Philippines (AFP) April 27, 2025 Missiles fired off the coast of the northern Philippines Sunday as US and Filipino forces conducted their first integrated defence drills, hours after China said it had seized control of a reef claimed by Manila. ... more
China says handled Philippine 'infringement' at disputed reefBeijing (AFP) April 27, 2025 China's coast guard said Sunday it had "dealt with" a situation involving six Filipinos who it accused of illegally landing on a disputed reef, after Beijing's state media said the tiny sandbank had recently come under Chinese control. ... more 
U.S. Navy's newest oiler to honor Black civil rights activist Sojourner TruthWashington DC (UPI) Apr 25, 2025 The U.S. Navy on Saturday plans to christen the future Sojourner Truth, a John Lewis-class fleet replenishment oiler that honors the famous American Black woman, in San Diego. ... more 
Sidus Space advances real-time maritime vessel detection via LizzieSat satellite AILos Angeles CA (SPX) Apr 23, 2025 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) has unveiled a near real-time solution for vessel detection and classification, enabled through its proprietary LizzieSat satellite platform and a partnership with Little ... more 
'Shared adversity' as Philippines, US launch joint military drillsManila (AFP) April 21, 2025 The Philippine and US militaries on Monday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a "full-scale battle scenario", as the two allies seek to deter Beijing's ambitions in the disputed South China Sea. ... more |
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'Shared adversity', new weapons as Philippine, US forces launch 'Balikatan'
Manila (AFP) April 21, 2025 The Philippine and US militaries on Monday kicked off three weeks of joint exercises that will simulate a "full-scale battle scenario", as the two allies seek to deter to Beijing's ambitions in the disputed South China Sea. Around 17,000 troops are expected to take part in the annual "Balikatan", or "shoulder to shoulder" drills, which for the first time will include an integrated air and missile defence simulation to be attended by President Ferdinand Marcos. Sophisticated US weapons including ... read more 
Japanese warships dock at Cambodia's Chinese-renovated naval basePhnom Penh (AFP) April 19, 2025 Two Japanese warships made a port call at Cambodia's Chinese-renovated naval base on Saturday, the Japanese embassy said, the first vessels to dock at the site that has raised concerns in Washington. ... more |
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Trump resurrects ghost of US military bases in PanamaPanama City (AFP) April 15, 2025 US President Donald Trump's bid to take back control of the Panama Canal has put his counterpart Jose Raul Mulino in a difficult position and revived fears in the Central American country that US military bases will return. ... more 
Captured underwater drone sent messages to China: Philippine militaryManila (AFP) April 15, 2025 Five underwater drones found by Philippine fishermen were capable of gathering information that could aid in "underwater warfare", the country's military said Tuesday, noting at least one had relayed a signal to China. ... more
'West Philippine Sea' now visible on Google Maps without specific searchManila (AFP) April 14, 2025 A Google Maps scan on Monday of the body of water directly west of the Philippines now shows a name once invisible to most users - the West Philippine Sea. ... more 
Estonia navy detains suspected 'shadow fleet' tankerTallinn (AFP) April 11, 2025 Estonia's navy said it detained on Friday an oil tanker believed to belong to Russia's "shadow fleet" in the Gulf of Finland in order to check its papers. ... more 
Panama deal allows US to deploy troops to canalPanama City (AFP) April 11, 2025 US troops will be able to deploy to a string of bases along the Panama Canal under a joint deal seen by AFP Thursday, a major concession to President Donald Trump as he seeks to reestablish influence over the vital waterway. ... more |
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