Philippines asserts security independence in South China Sea
Voice of America
FILE - Philippine navy personnel collect remains of food packs floating in the South China Sea, May 19, 2024. The Philippines said the Chinese coast guard seized another food pack dropped by a plane for Filipino navy personnel. The nations are in an ongoing struggle over the sea.
The Philippines will continue to maintain and supply its outposts in the South China Sea without seeking permission from any other country, the country's national security adviser said.
Pakistan hosted a meeting of the heads of government of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Eurasian countries in Islamabad, Oct. 16, 2024. (Courtesy: Pakistani PM’s office) Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif addresses the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, in Islamabad, Oct. 16, 2024.