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With Trump gone, ASEAN charts path for trade bloc led by China

Officials said there were still final issues to be resolved by the 16 countries involved in the trade deal, which has been under negotiation for seven years.

With Trump occupied at home, Asian powers seek trade, nonaggression deals

The president is skipping the flurry of meetings in a Bangkok suburb this weekend in a palpable absence that could be viewed in the region as a snub.

Philippine official tweets order for new protest vs China

Chinese coast guard ships reportedly strayed near a Philippine-occupied shoal in the disputed South China Sea.

Duterte flies to Russia for 2nd time to meet ‘idol’ Putin

The Philippine president continues steps to mend relations with China and reach out to the Russian strongman.

Duterte goes to China

Philippine president expected to discuss ongoing sea disputes with Beijing leaders.

US carrier sails into disputed South China Sea waters amid new flare-ups

A U.S. aircraft carrier sailed through the disputed South China Sea on Tuesday in the latest show of America's military might amid new territorial flare-ups involving China and three rival claimant states.

Suspected suicide bombings in Philippine army camp kills 7

The military has deployed large numbers of troops to predominantly Muslim Sulu to bolster a months-long offensive against remnants of the Abu Sayyaf, which is listed by the United States and the Philippines as a terrorist organization for bombings, ransom kidnappings and beheadings.

Philippines protests sinking of boat in disputed waters

Beijing condemned the incident but did not immediately confirm or deny that a Chinese vessel was involved.

Denise Natali, U.S. Assistant Secretary Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations

US to launch new program to fight extremism in Philippines

U.S. and Philippine officials on Tuesday discussed a new program to thwart efforts by Muslim extremists to recruit and mobilize followers in the country’s south after a bloody siege by jihadists aligned with the Islamic State group.

Dutch hostage held by Filipino militants killed in gun battle

At least six militants were killed and 12 others were wounded in the nearly two-hour firefight, in which eight soldiers were also wounded, the military said.

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