Chinese military drone spotted flying close to the Philippines ahead of BrahMos delivery from India

5 Surprising Facts About Selfies

5 , Surprising Facts About Selfies. Everyone loves a good selfie, so in celebration of National Selfie Day, , here are five facts about everyone's favorite pastime. 1, According to Selfiecity, a research project conducted by OFFC, women take more selfies than men. 2. , ‘Time’ found that Makati City, Philippines, is the selfie capital of the world. 3. , Selfies may seem like a modern trend, but actually date back to 1524 when artist Parmigianino painted his own reflection in "Self-portrait in a Convex Mirror.". 4. , ‘Selfie’ was the word of the year in 2013 after its usage increased by 17,000 percent in that year alone. 5. , The average age of selfie-takers is 23.6, though preteens are rapidly gaining on millennials

DRAMATIC! Chinese Troops Armed With Axes, Knives, Attack Filipino Navy Boats In South China Sea

The Armed Forces of the Philippines have released new footage showing Chinese coast guard sailors brandishing knives, an axe, and other weapons in a recent clash with Philippine naval vessels near the strategic Ayungin Shoal in the South China Sea. The confrontation occurred as Philippine forces attempted a critical resupply mission to marines stationed on the derelict warship BRP Sierra Madre. #SouthChinaSea #China #ChineseCoastGuardAttackPhilippinesVessel #ViralVideo #ChinaAttacksPhilippinesBoat #Philippines #NavalClash #MaritimeDispute #ChineseCoastGuard #FilipinoNavy #TensionsRising #GeopoliticalConflict #TerritorialClaims #BRPSierraMadre #AyunginShoal #MilitaryAggression #InternationalWaters #SecurityCrisis ~HT.178~PR.152~ED.101~GR.125~

WATCH: Tensions escalate in South China Sea as China clashes with Philippines

Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations.

China Blames Philippines For Ship Collision In South China Sea, Manila Denies The Accusation

A significant maritime incident occurred on Monday, intensifying tensions between China and the Philippines. A collision between a Chinese Coast Guard vessel and a Philippine navy boat has led to conflicting narratives from the two nations, highlighting the ongoing territorial disputes in the region. The collision took place as the Philippine naval vessel attempted a resupply run to the BRP Sierra Madre, an antiquated tank landing vessel grounded intentionally on the Second Thomas Shoal since 1999. This vessel, originally constructed for the US Navy during World War II, now serves as a critical outpost for the Philippine military. #SouthChinaSea #MaritimeDispute #Philippines #China #ShipCollision #TerritorialConflict #BRPSierraMadre #SecondThomasShoal #CoastGuard #Navy #Geopolitics #RegionalTensions #InternationalRelations #FreedomOfNavigation #SouthEastAsia ~PR.152~ED.194~GR.125~HT.96~

Zelenskyy promotes Ukraine peace summit in surprise visit to Philippines

During his visit to Manila, the Ukrainian president said that Russia is using Chinese diplomats to dissuade countries from attending the upcoming peace summit in Switzerland.

China Holds First-Ever Military Drills Simulating a Full-Scale Invasion of Taiwan

China Holds First-Ever , Military Drill Simulating a , Full-Scale Invasion of Taiwan. BBC reports that China has opened two days of military drills near Taiwan, calling the exercises "strong punishment" for the self-ruled nation's "separatist acts.". BBC reports that China has opened two days of military drills near Taiwan, calling the exercises "strong punishment" for the self-ruled nation's "separatist acts.". News of the military exercises come just three days after Taiwanese President William Lai was inaugurated. . News of the military exercises come just three days after Taiwanese President William Lai was inaugurated. . Taiwan's defense ministry called the Chinese military drill "irrational provocations," while deploying naval, air and ground forces to "defend the island's sovereignty.". According to Taiwanese military officials, the latest Chinese drills are the first simulated full-scale attack on the island. . Maps released by China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) showed that the exercises were taking place all around Taiwan's main island. . For the first time, the drills also targeted the Taiwanese islands of Kinmen, Matsu, Wuqiu and Dongyin, all which lie near to the Chinese coast. . According to the PLA, the drills are focused on conducting joint sea-air combat-readiness operations and precision strikes on critical targets. The exercises will also run integrated operations inside and outside the island to determine the "joint real combat capabilities" of Tawian's forces. China's foreign ministry defended the drills as a "necessary and legitimate move" to safeguard national sovereignty. I need to stress that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory. This is both a fact based on history and the true status quo. This will not change in the future. Taiwan independence is doomed to fail, Wang Wenbin, China's Foreign Ministry spokesman, via BBC

Putin visits Vietnam to bolster relations in Southeast Asia amid Russia's growing isolation

Russian President Vladimir Putin is seeking to strengthen ties with long-time partner Vietnam on a state visit that comes as Moscow faces growing international isolation due to military actions in Ukraine.

Kuwait Building Fire: Three Arrests Made By Kuwaiti Authorities In The Tragic Fire Incident

Kuwaiti authorities have detained three individuals on suspicion of manslaughter following a devastating fire that killed dozens of Indian migrant workers and plunged their families and friends into mourning. The blaze, which broke out around dawn on Wednesday in the Mangaf area, also claimed the lives of three Filipinos among the 50 dead, according to officials in Manila. The six-storey building, heavily populated with migrant labourers, was engulfed in black smoke as the fire swept through the ground floor. Most of Kuwait's population of over four million comprises foreigners, many from South and Southeast Asia working in construction and service industries. ~HT.97~PR.152~ED.194~