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Manila Summons China’s Envoy; Beijing Faults Philippine Politicians

Manila summoned China's ambassador on Monday over his remark that Beijing could "easily win" if it used force, and China's Foreign Ministry answered the same day by urging the Philippines to rein

October 19, 2026

Government and Politics·News

USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier and escorting destroyer transit the Strait of Hormuz during the Iran-US war

Two Dead as Iran Mines Saudi Tanker Sidr in Hormuz: Gulf States Demand End to Escalation

Iranian forces mined the Saudi oil tanker Sidr in the Strait of Hormuz, killing two Filipino sailors. The fourth Bahri vessel struck since July, the attack drew condemnation from Gulf states as

September 2, 2026