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Disputed South China Sea Incident Leads to China Summoning Philippine Envoy
China summoned the Philippine ambassador on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, over a clash at Second Thomas Shoal. A Filipino sailor was allegedly clubbed,...
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Middle East Hostilities Spark ‘Serious Concern’ Among ASEAN Foreign Ministers
ASEAN foreign ministers convened in Manila on July 21, 2026, expressing 'serious concern' over renewed Middle East hostilities and global energy threats, while...
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Australia Protests China’s ‘Destabilizing’ Missile Test in South Pacific
Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong protested China's 'destabilizing' missile test to her Chinese counterpart in Manila on July 22, 2026, also raising concerns...
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Jakarta Balances AI Cooperation with China-Led WAICO and US-Led Pax Silica
Indonesia recently joined a China-led AI organization after a US-led initiative, navigating the intensifying tech rivalry. Coordinating Economy Minister Airlangga Hartarto clarifies Jakarta's...
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio: Iran’s Hormuz Control Threatens Global Trade
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told ASEAN foreign ministers on July 22, 2026, that Iranian control of the Strait of Hormuz would...
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