The Pentagon has confirmed that American troops are quietly assisting Philippine maritime operations in the South China Sea, ...

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has issued a warning to China over the South China Sea, emphasizing that the U.S. would ...

The US said its forces are backing Philippine military operations in the disputed South China Sea, where Manila and Beijing ...

For Beijing, the US defence secretary’s revelation of deployment to Task Force Ayungin could be ‘nerve-racking’, says analyst ...

United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said on Tuesday the Mutual Defense Treaty between Washington and Manila applies ...

India has reiterated that it stands for freedom of navigation and overflight, unimpeded lawful commerce and adherence to ...

China has dismissed an international ruling outlining the Philippines’ rights in the South China Sea, and repeatedly engages in aggressive actions to maintain its dominance in the region.

Beneath the South China Sea’s tranquil waters lies a complex web of competing claims, economic interests and security ...

Analysts say the Philippines’ transparency initiative is spotlighting China’s actions and rallying global allies in the US ...

Asian nations are pushing back against China in the South China Sea, setting the area up to be a major flashpoint in 2025 ...

The U.S. military is supporting Philippine operations in the South China Sea via a special task force, a U.S. embassy ...