2 U.S. Navy Aircraft Go Down in South China Sea
A helicopter and a fighter jet went down in separate incidents while operating from a U.S. aircraft carrier on Sunday, the Navy said. The crews were rescued.
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Australia Says Chinese Fighter Jet Released Flares Near Its Military Plane
The incident in the South China Sea on Sunday highlights tension in a region where China is demonstrating its growing military capabilities.
Australia says Chinese fighter jet released flares near RAAF aircraft in ‘dangerous’ incident
Richard Marles condemns Chinese military after flares let off ‘very close’ to Australian surveillance aircraft over South China SeaGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThe acting prime minister, Richard Marles, has condemned the “…
Eighty Years On, Can the UN Meet Its Mission?
OPINION — The 80th ordinary session of the United Nations ended on September 8, 2026. During this year, the UN will have an opportunity to help resolve a few conflicts requiring immediate attention: Ukraine, Gaza, Sudan, Haiti, Myanmar, Yemen, and Lib…
After Chinese ships ram each other, concern over dangerous encounters in South China Sea
“It shows how close we are to an incident that triggers a wider diplomatic and military crisis,” China analyst Euan Graham said.
US warships patrol South China Sea after two Chinese ships collide
USS Higgins and USS Cincinnati sailed near Scarborough Shoal after Chinese tried to drive away Philippine vesselThe US has briefly deployed two warships in a disputed South China Sea shoal where two Chinese ships collided earlier in the week while tryi…
Two Chinese Ships Collide While Chasing Philippine Patrol Boat
A Chinese Navy vessel collided with a Chinese Coast Guard ship while chasing a Philippine patrol boat near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed area in the South China Sea.
Chinese warship crashes into own coastguard vessel while chasing Philippine boat in South China Sea
Footage shows Chinese coastguard vessel with its entire bow caved in after colliding with warship near contested Scarborough ShoalThe Philippines has released dramatic footage of a Chinese warship colliding with a vessel from its own coastguard while c…
China Can Do More to Improve Relations with the U.S.
OPINION — Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with his Chinese counterpart, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, at the ASEAN Summit. Rubio described the exchange as “constructive” and hinted at a possible upcoming meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. Chi…
The Latest Standoff in the South China Sea
The standoff over Sandy Cay, which lies close to military outposts built by both Beijing and Manila, was the latest between the two nations.