In a significant move amid rising tensions in the South China Sea, the Philippines has officially established a new coast guard command centre on Pagasa Island, marking its first dedicated operational hub within the contested Spratly Islands. Previously managed from Palawan, the newly formed district will now directly oversee a vast maritime area spanning approximately […]
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A fresh report released on April 7 by the ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute through its ASEAN Studies Centre has revealed a significant shift in Southeast Asia’s geopolitical outlook. The findings highlight that China has once again emerged as the region’s preferred superpower, overtaking the United States for the second time in three years. According […]
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In a significant diplomatic development, Iran has agreed to allow 20 additional ships sailing under the Pakistani flag to pass through the strategically important Strait of Hormuz. The waterway has remained largely restricted for several weeks due to heightened tensions in the region, according to reports by Anadolu Ajansi. Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, confirmed […]
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