Tag: Maritime Security
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South China Sea clash: Philippine boat rammed by Chinese ship
Rising Tensions in the South China Sea The incident near Thitu Island, in the disputed Spratly archipelago, underscores the persistent frictions between the Philippines and China in one of the world’s most volatile maritime flashpoints. Manila’s coast guard said a Chinese coast guard vessel used a water cannon against the BRP Datu Pagbuaya, a fisheries…
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Philippines accuses China of ramming vessel near Thitu Island as tensions rise
Rising tensions in the South China Sea The Philippine government has accused Chinese maritime forces of using water cannon and ramming a Filipino vessel near Thitu Island, known locally as Pag-asa Island, in a move described as a clear threat to regional stability. The incident underscores the fragile security dynamics in the contested waters of…
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Water Cannon Fire: China’s Coast Guard Targets Filipino Vessels Near Pag-asa Island
Brief Overview of the Incident In the early hours of Sunday, a confrontation between Chinese and Filipino vessels unfolded near Pag-asa Island, part of the Kalayaan Group within the West Philippine Sea. Philippine authorities reported that a China Coast Guard (CCG) vessel launched a water cannon at a Philippine-anchored BFAR ship and subsequently rammed its…
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PNP Revamp: Top cops reassigned in Mindanao and Luzon
PNP Announces Major Leadership Shuffle Across Regions The Philippine National Police (PNP) unveiled a sweeping leadership revamp affecting several regional directorates and key national units. Acting PNP chief Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez, Jr. approved the changes, which aim to refresh command structures ahead of ongoing security concerns and to align senior officers with regional…
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US Strikes Drug Ship Off Venezuela as Tensions Rise
US Strikes Drug Ship Off Venezuela as Tensions Rise A U.S. strike on a vessel believed to be a drug-smuggling boat off the Venezuelan coast produced a dramatic explosion and a burning wreck, according to a post by U.S. Defense Secretary Hegseth on X. He said four men aboard were killed and labeled them “narco-terrorists.”…
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Denmark Confronts Russia Over Hybrid Warfare Tactics
Denmark confronts Russia over hybrid warfare Denmark’s top intelligence and defense officials have publicly assessed Russia as the architect of a growing hybrid warfare campaign against Western nations. In a recent press briefing, the intelligence chief described a range of disruptive actions, including sabotage and cyberattacks, carried out to test and destabilize Western societies. The…
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DMW: All Pinoy Seafarers Safe After Gulf of Aden Attack
DMW confirms all Pinoy seafarers are safe after Gulf of Aden attack The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) has confirmed that all 12 Filipino crew members aboard a Dutch-flagged cargo vessel were accounted for and are safe following a missile attack in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, September 29. The agency said it immediately…
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Pinoy Seafarers Safe After Gulf of Aden Attack on Dutch Vessel
Overview: Filipino Seafarers Safe After Gulf of Aden Attack The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) confirmed that all 12 Filipino crew members aboard the Dutch-flagged cargo vessel Minervagracht are safe following a missile attack in the Gulf of Aden on Monday, September 29. The incident, which also affected crew members from Russia, Ukraine, and Sri…
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Meloni Urges Flotilla to Abort Voyage Amid Gaza Crisis
Overview Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, leading the right‑wing Brothers of Italy, has urged the flotilla sent by supporters of a Gaza convoy to abort its mission. Speaking as the naval convoy, which includes ships from Italy and Spain, remains near the area where previous Gaza-bound vessels were boarded by Israeli forces, Meloni linked the…
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MV Minerva Attacked and Burning in Gulf of Aden Off Yemen
What happened The Dutch cargo vessel MV Minerva was struck by an explosive yesterday in the Gulf of Aden near Yemen. The attack left the ship heavily damaged and burning, and it is currently adrift without steerage. Initial reports indicate that two crew members were injured in the incident, while the majority of the crew…