US and Philippine troops resume joint patrols to counter China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea. President Marcos emphasizes collaboration for regional security, deploying navy vessels and aircraft. Tensions rise amid warnings of Chinese military interest and recent incidents at sea.
Xi Jinping urged Biden to cease arming Taiwan, emphasizing reunification support. Despite this, they agreed to resume military talks and enhance cooperation in AI, counternarcotics, and climate change, with Xi cautioning against suppressing China’s development through sanctions.
Spanish arbitrator Gonzalo Stampa, who ordered Malaysia to pay US$14.92 billion to alleged heirs of the last Sulu Sultan, is set to faces charges in Madrid on December 11.
Malaysian Minister Azalina deemed Stampa’s award fraudulent, citing the annulment of his judicial appointment by the High Court of Justice of Madrid in June 2021.
G7 foreign ministers sought Wednesday to hammer out a common line on the Israel-Hamas war while vowing there would be no let-up in their support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.
The heads of major UN agencies issued a statement calling for an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and expressed outrage at the civilian death toll.
UN Chief Guterres urges global AI threat response at the AI Safety Summit in the UK. Western governments and AI firms agree on new safety testing amid concerns over job displacement and geopolitics.
The summit aims for a united global strategy and includes notable figures like Elon Musk. Future AI safety summits are planned.
China’s Public Security Minister discussed border peace and security with Myanmar’s junta amid clashes between ethnic groups and the military. Thousands have been displaced, raising concerns for both nations.
Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim addressed the enduring water supply challenge between Johor and Singapore, stressing the importance of honoring agreements and finding joint solutions for Johor’s water needs.
He suggested Singapore’s potential participation in Johor River management to alleviate the issue effectively.
The Prime Ministers of Singapore and Malaysia eagerly anticipate finalizing the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ) on January 11, 2024.
They expressed contentment with the project’s progress, aiming to boost cross-border flows and fortify the Iskandar development region’s ecosystem.
Manila summons China’s ambassador over South China Sea collisions. Dispute centers on incidents during a resupply mission at Second Thomas Shoal.