Rubio affirms 'ironclad' US commitment to Philippines
Washington (AFP) Jan 22, 2025
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday the United States under President Donald Trump remained committed to the Philippines' defense, as tensions simmer with Beijing in the South China Sea. ... more
Does China control the Panama Canal, as Trump claims?
Panama City (AFP) Jan 22, 2025
US President Donald Trump's threat to seize the Panama Canal over alleged undue Chinese influence may really be aimed at limiting Beijing's growing diplomatic and economic presence in Latin America, experts say. ... more
UK minister warns Putin as Royal Navy tracks Russian 'spy ship'
London (AFP) Jan 22, 2025
British Defence Secretary John Healey told parliament Wednesday the Royal Navy tracked a "Russian spy ship" that passed through UK waters, warning Russia's President Vladimir Putin: "We know what you're doing". ... more