New: ASEAN foreign ministers' communique also flags land reclamation, serious incidents and miscalculation risks that could raise tensions.
Earlier: Philippines lodges protest with China after Ayungin Shoal clashSeries: China Philippines · South China Sea Standoff · 3 chapters since Jul 21The U.S. is preparing US$2,5 billion in investment for security, infrastructure, technology, energy and transnational crime efforts.
Washington said one Filipino sailor was injured and warned Beijing's pattern of provocation threatens regional stability.
The second leg of the SEA V Cup 2026 will be held in Indonesia on July 22-26 after Kamboja won the first-leg title.
The joint statement urges compliance with the arbitration ruling and rejects unilateral acts backed by force in the region.
Indonesia urged an extension of ASEAN’s special envoy mandate and an objective review of the Five-Point Consensus implementation.
NEW: Police have detained at least one suspect, while the motive for the San Jose attack remains under investigation.
Indonesia returns to the body after 12 years for the 2026–2030 term, representing Asia-Pacific.
The seizure blocked illegal goods worth Rp1,008 miliar; the pumpboat ARRIL used an Indonesian flag to mislead officers.
Thirty-three remain missing, more than 1,200 are injured, and evacuations are slowed by aftershocks and damaged roads.
The proposal targets Natuna, the Arafura Sea, the Philippine border and the Pacific, as vessels above 30 GT total about 3,600.
In the Philippines, at least three people were killed and a tsunami of up to 1.4 meters was recorded, while homes in Kawio were reported destroyed.
BMKG placed 15 coastal areas on alert, including Manado, Palu, Ternate and Bitung, after the offshore quake.
Series: Mindanao · Major Earthquake and Tsunami Alert · 2 chapters since Jun 8The scheme swaps abaca fiber and iron ore without US dollar payments, worth about Rp6,29 trillion a year.
The palace began receiving credentials on June 8 after waits of up to eight months, a delay criticized by a senior diplomat.
BMKG measured tsunami waves of 9-75 centimeters through 08.20 WIB, with arrivals projected in Kaltara until 08.14 WIB.
Taiwan deployed five patrol vessels after tracking four Chinese government ships departing Xiamen.