MANILA: The United States and the Philippines announced a deal on Thursday to give US troops access to another four bases in the Southeast Asian nation, as the longtime allies seek to counter China’s military rise. The agreement to expand cooperation in “strategic areas of the country” was made during a visit by US Defence...
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Philippines expands US access to four bases
Philippines to expand US access to military bases
The United States and the Philippines are expected to announce a deal Thursday that will give US troops access to another four bases in the Southeast Asian nation, as the longtime allies seek to counter China’s military rise. The agreement to expand cooperation will be announced during a visit by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin,...
Philippines expands US access to military bases
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr (left) greets US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin before a meeting at the Malacanang Palace in Manila.— AFP/file MANILA: The United States and the Philippines announced a deal Thursday to give US troops access to another four bases in the Southeast Asian nation, as the longtime allies seek to counter...
World Bank approves $600mn loan to support Philippines’ recovery, financial sector
MANILA: The World Bank said on Tuesday it has approved a $600 million loan to support the Philippines’ economic recovery and efforts to make its financial sector more resilient. The funds will be channeled toward strengthening its financial sector stability, expanding financial inclusion and improving disaster risk finance, the multilateral bank said in a statement....
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Chinese jet came within 10 feet of US military aircraft, claims US
A Chinese military plane came within 10 feet (3 metres) of a U.S. air force aircraft in the contested South China Sea last week and forced it to take evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision in international airspace, the U.S. military said on Thursday. The close encounter followed what the United States has called a...
Chinese jet came within 10 feet of US military aircraft, US says
A Chinese Navy J-11 fighter jet is recorded flying close to a U.S. Air Force RC-135 aircraft in international airspace over the South China Sea, according to the U.S. military, in a still image from video taken December 21, 2022.— Reuters WASHINGTON: A Chinese military plane came within 10 feet (3 metres) of a US...