Regional Blocs

1+ hour, 17+ min ago   (355+ words) The Philippine military says that a Chinese fighter made an unsafe close approach to a patrol aircraft near Scarborough Shoal, a contested reef west of Luzon in the South China Sea. According to the AFP, a Philippine C-208 light patrol aircraft…...

2+ hour, 33+ min ago   (176+ words) Home - GCC Secretary-General Stresses Support for Yemen’s Unity Israeli Occupation Destroyed 82 Percent of Buildings in Gaza Strip Oman Participates in 37th GCC Petroleum Cooperation Committee Meeting OPAZ Organizes Investment Meeting for “Duqm Waterfront” Project Riyadh, October 05 (QNA) – Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…...

7+ hour, 46+ min ago   (210+ words) October 5, 2026 at 4:27 pm Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on September 17, 2026. [Mehmet Eser – Anadolu Agency] The US intends to uphold its bilateral security commitments with Saudi Arabia amid renewed military confrontations involving Houthi…...

6+ hour, 15+ min ago   (247+ words) Hamrin Lake levels raise flood concerns in Diyala Rubio: US will honor Saudi security commitments Yemen government forces report gains Iraq releases $332M+ aid to 2M families US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that the US would honor its…...

3+ hour, 6+ min ago   (247+ words) LONDON: Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that the US would honor its bilateral security commitments to Saudi Arabia amid renewed fighting between Yemeni government forces and Iran-aligned Houthis. “The United States has a defense and security agreement…...

8+ hour, 16+ min ago   (384+ words) NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 — The African Union and regional economic communities have signed a new agreement to strengthen coordination in the use of the African Standby Force, in a move aimed at improving Africa’s collective response to emerging security threats. The…...

4+ hour, 36+ min ago   (73+ words) China says Philippine plane 'intruded' airspace over disputed waters ABS-CBN China says Philippine plane 'intruded' airspace over disputed waters Your go-to source for the latest news, entertainment highlights, exclusive interviews, and updates on your favorite Kapamilya stars. ABS-CBN is the…...

8+ hour, 52+ min ago   (238+ words) BEIJING — Beijing warned Manila on Monday against "provocative acts" in the disputed West Philippine Sea, accusing a Philippine aircraft of an airspace violation over the weekend. Beijing claims most of the sea, despite an international ruling that its assertion has…...

19+ hour, 13+ min ago   (644+ words) Three landlocked and mineral-rich states in West Africa: Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso have provided hope and political guidance during the third decade of the 21st century. Burkina Faso is a major source of gold production similar to neighboring Mali. Just…...

13+ hour, 14+ min ago   (203+ words) Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet on Monday emphasized the critical need to safeguard regional peace, calling it the essential foundation for development and prosperity across Southeast Asia. He delivered the remarks in Phnom Penh during the opening ceremony of the…...