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HULU TERENGGANU, Nov 9 — Two police officers were injured after the patrol car they were in skidded and overturned...

The Thai Meteorological Department forecasts heavy rain in 11 provinces today, with the south worst affected and parts facing very heavy rain. Bangkok gets isolated thundershowers. The story Thailand weather today, 9 …

Both the US and Iran have continued strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, however, restricting exports of energy and other commodities vital to the world economy.

The US president has threatened in recent weeks to resume strikes, with US media reports suggesting hostilities could restart after the midterm elections.

Indonesia has called for stronger regional and global cooperation to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) ...

A FILIPINO sailor died in an explosion aboard an oil tanker in the Persian Gulf, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) reported on Saturday.Twenty-one other Filipino crew members of the MT Velos …

SHANGHAI — The Philippines will continue to engage with China in trade, tourism and people to people exchanges despite their maritime disputes, Ambassador Jaime FlorCruz said Sunday, noting that the two countries’ …

ALL government officials are expected to follow the foreign policy directions of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Sunday.“Under the Constitution, the President is the chief …

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) yesterday said 1,660 kilos of contaminated materials have been collected from the oil spill site in Barangay Ipag in Mariveles, Bataan.

Two traffic policemen were injured in the accident which occurred at a bend on a tarred road which was wet after the rain.

The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has transitioned to monitoring operations in Barangay Ipag, Mariveles, Bataan, after its active response efforts recovered 1,660 kilograms of oil-contaminated waste as of Nov. 7. —Photo from …

The Revolutionary Guards did not specify the names or nationality of the tankers.

The foreign ministry said public remarks undermining government diplomacy complicate the work of its diplomats, without specifying specific incidents.

US Central Command chief Brad Cooper said the task force would further limit Iran's ability to fund terrorism, rebuild weapons factories and replenish its military.

IPOH, Nov 8 —The Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) in Perak detained a cargo vessel suspected of violat...

SHAH ALAM, Nov 8 — The Malaysian Border Control and Protection Agency (AKPS) at Port Klang seized a consignme...

COTABATO CITY — Police in Bongao, Tawi-Tawi, arrested three men on Saturday afternoon for allegedly stealing a pistol from a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) member. Authorities also recovered other firearms from the …

LUCENA CITY — Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel launched search and rescue operations for a 60-year-old fisherman who went missing in the waters off Polillo, Quezon, on Friday, Nov. 6. In a …

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun departed for France on Sunday to attend a Group of Seven foreign ministers' meeting, with attention turning to whether he will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio …

JERUSALEM (AP) — US Central Command said late Saturday it disabled a St. Kitts-flagged ship after it ignored multiple warnings and attempted to leave the region after visiting an Iranian port. US …

A report released on Saturday highlighted China's efforts to help sustain peace and stability in the South China Sea.

ISTANBUL, Nov 8 — The potential to develop a ship maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) hub in Bagan Datuk, Perak...

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Task Force Iron Gate will be based in Tampa, Florida, and will coordinate with other U.S. government agencies.

Heavy rain hits 12 provinces today, with the South facing very heavy downpours in Nakhon Si Thammarat, Pattani and Songkhla, while Bangkok sees isolated thundershowers. The story Thailand weather today, 8 November: …

Two people were confirmed dead after falling overboard from a fishing boat off Ibaraki Prefecture, eastern Japan, on Saturday, police and the local coast guard said. The two,…

No official information was available on possible damage.

TWENTY business, labor, industry and civil society organizations have urged the Philippines to pursue stronger economic engagement with China, warning that the country could miss out on trade and investment opportunities as …

​THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) warned Filipinos visiting or transiting through India that carrying unauthorized satellite phones and satellite-enabled navigation equipment could result in heavy fines and potential prison time.​It said …

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Expect the roster to expand with more DLC.

Manila is preparing for a potential second legal case against Beijing over the South China Sea, according to a Philippines-based security analyst. “Indeed, the Philippines is considering filing another case against China, …

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth and US Pacific Command head Admiral Samuel Paparo may visit China “soon”, according to a veteran China hand. Stephen Orlins, president of the non-profit organisation National Committee on …

Iran's army spokesperson Mohammad Akramini also warned that renewed US aggression would prompt an immediate response.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — The East Coast Rail Link (ECRL) has reached a major milestone with the completion and handov...

The US Coast Guard cutter USCGC Bertholf and Ship CSB 8001 have successfully concluded a five-day visit to HCM City with a joint search-and-rescue drill at sea.

LUCENA CITY—The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) is telling boat owners and operators to comply with maritime safety regulations and secure the necessary permits and registration papers before sailing. The action comes following …

Countries in the region feared US strikes on Iran could resume following Tuesday's midterm elections.

KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 7 — A total of 6,395 police officers and personnel, supported by 3,466 vehicles and motorcycles,...