China-Japan tensions flare up over maritime disputes

Jun 27, 2022

Beijing [China], June 27 : Amidst the escalating tensions with China, Japan is holding intense discussions on increasing defence budget and developing nuclear-powered submarines...

Vietnam expands its maritime militia amid tensions in South China Sea

Jun 13, 2021

Hanoi [Vietnam], June 13 : Amid rising tensions over the South China Sea, Vietnam is expanding its maritime militia off the southern coast, reported...

Philippines conducts maritime exercises in disputed sea amid tensions with China

Apr 27, 2021

Manila [Philippines], April 27 : The Philippines has conducted maritime exercises in the disputed West Philippine Sea, as Chinese coast guard ships continue to...

IRGC Navy warns US of "surprise tactics" amid rising maritime tensions

Apr 29, 2026

The IRGC Navy has warned of "surprise tactics" against the US amidst heightened maritime tensions. While Iran seeks a ceasefire and the reopening of...

Malaysia rejects Beijing's claims in South China Sea

Aug 16, 2020

Kuala Lumpur [Malaysia], August 16 : Malaysia has rejected Beijing's expansive maritime claims in the South China Sea, a region where Beijing's territorial claims...

Philippines enacts maritime laws to strengthen sovereignty amid South China Sea tensions

Nov 15, 2024

The Philippines, under President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has enacted two new maritime laws designed to safeguard the nation's contested territory in the South China...