ABOARD THE BRP CABRA — As a U.S. Navy surveillance plane flew in circles, keeping a close watch, dozens of Chinese coast guard and accompanying ships chased and encircled Philippine vessels in the latest confrontation in one of the most dangerous flashpoints in the South China Sea. At the height of Friday’s four-hour faceoff in … Read more
President Vladimir Putin has signed a bill revoking Russia’s ratification of a global nuclear test ban ByThe Associated Press November 2, 2023, 6:18 AM Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting on economic issues via videoconference at the Novo-Ogaryovo state residence outside Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin is seen … Read more
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The United States renewed a warning Monday that it would defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack under a 1951 treaty, after Chinese ships blocked and collided with two Filipino vessels off a contested shoal in the South China Sea. Philippine diplomats summoned a Chinese Embassy official in Manila … Read more
(Reuters) – The European armed forces treaty from which Moscow is to withdraw is opposite to Russia’s safety pursuits, Russia’s envoy answerable for the withdrawal mentioned in remarks revealed early on Monday. Russia’s parliament is to resolve on Monday when to formally denounce the Treaty on Typical Armed Forces in Europe (CFE), following President Vladimir … Read more