Territorial disputes

Philippines’ Marcos says Mid-East war may spur energy talks with China in disputed sea

Talks between the Philippines and China on exploring Reed Bank in the South China Sea have gone nowhere.

Philippines questions authenticity of China-circulated letter on Scarborough Shoal claim

A Philippine Coast Guard vessel was among the government ships sending supplies to 40 Filipino fishing boats at Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea on September 16, 2025.

Israel plans new foothold on the Red Sea to fight the Houthis

Last June, a small group of Israeli security officials arrived in Somaliland to visit its strategic coastline, according to people familiar with the matter.

Thai soldier loses leg in landmine blast on Cambodia border

A Thai soldier stands guard during a military organised tour near Klong Paeng, in an area now controlled by the Thai forces following the border conflict with Cambodia on Feb 5.

China tightens Japanese trade restrictions as spat worsens

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has suggested Japan may react military to a Chinese attack on Taiwan.

South Korea protests Japanese event over disputed islands

FILE PHOTO: A set of remote islands called Dokdo in Korean and Takeshima in Japanese is seen in this picture taken from a helicopter carrying South Korean President Lee Myung-bak (not pictured), east of Seoul August 10, 2012. REUTERS/The Blue House/Handout/ File Photo

Russia says no peace dialogue ongoing with Japan over territorial dispute

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russia’s relations with Japan “have been reduced to zero” over what he cast as Tokyo’s “unfriendly stance” towards Moscow.

Denmark king arrives in Greenland in show of support

King Frederik X of Denmark is due to start a three-day visit to Greenland on Feb 18.

Cambodia’s Hun Manet says Thailand occupying its territory despite Trump-brokered ceasefire

A general view of Preah Vihear temple, a UNESCO World Heritage site on the border between Thailand and Cambodia, following clashes between the two countries, on Feb 12.

Taiwan to tackle defence spending review after Chinese New Year holiday

FILE PHOTO: Taiwan President Lai Ching-te holds a press conference on the special defence budget in Taipei, Taiwan, February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Yi-Chin Lee/File Photo

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