#Gravitas | There has been yet another flare up in the South China Sea. The Philippines has accused china of illegally "seizing" a package of food and medicine, which was airdropped to Filipino outpost in the Second Thomas Shoal.

Gravitas: Philippines accuses China of illegally seizing airdropped supplies

The Philippines Navy has been damaging Chinese fishing nets in the South China Sea and removing them completely near the Second Thomas Shoal in the Spratly Islands, Chinese media has reported.

Philippines Navy tear down Chinese fishing nets in South China Sea

Tropical storm Ewiniar has wreaked havoc in the Philippines, leaving at least seven people dead. The storm caused significant damage, shutting down airports and seaports, and disrupting power supplies across various provinces. Watch in for more details!

Typhoon 'Ewiniar' hits Philippines' Eastern coast, kills at least seven

Tropical Storm Ewiniar has wreaked havoc in the Philippines, leaving at least seven people dead. The storm caused significant damage, shutting down airports and seaports, and disrupting power supplies across various provinces. Watch in for more details!

Typhoon 'Ewiniar' hits Philippines' Eastern coast

There has been a surge in social media accounts advertising children for sale in the form of illegal adoptions. Molly Gambhir telling you more.

Gravitas: Surge in social media accounts advertising kids for sale in form of illegal adoptions

Child rights advocates have warned of a troubling new trend in the Phillipines - there is a surge in social media accounts advertising children for sale in the form of illegal adoptions - fearing that this could lead to exploitation of minors.

Children being sold in Philippines for over $862, authorities track over 24 Facebook accounts

Philippine authorities claim many parents selling children online, track over 24 FB accounts

Watch top headlines of the hour: - Beijing expresses 'grave concern' over Rafah strike - Germany: Macron pushes for EU defence - Poland to send troops to Ukraine? - Australia's retail sales flat in April - Spain, Ireland, Norway to recognise Palestine

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The wreckage of the USS Harder, one of the most famed US Navy submarines of World War II, has been found in the South China Sea, some 80 years after it was sunk by enemy forces.

USS Harder: Wreck of lost US World War II submarine found off the Philippines

Alarms have been raised over Alice Leal Guo, the mayor of a small town in the Philippines, due to suspicions about her citizenship, with some suggesting she might be an undercover agent of China. Watch in for more details!

Philippines suspect Mayor Alice Leal Guo of being a Chinese asset

Alarms have been raised over Alice Leal Guo, the Mayor of a small town in the Philippines, due to suspicions about her citizenship, with some suggesting she might be an undercover agent of China. Watch in for more details!

Philippines: Mayor Alice Leal Guo accused of lying

Tempers are running high on the South China Sea. Beijing has warned Manila that it will take action if the Philippines continues provocating the disputed Waters. A Filipino boat Convoy planning to sail near the Chinese-held Scarboro shoal was reportedly chased away.

South China Sea tensions: China coast guard warns Philippine vessels of trespass

The China Coast Guard says it issued warnings to Philippine vessels that illegally entered Waters under China's jurisdiction in the South China Sea. Despite repeated Chinese admonitions, the Chinese Coast Guard says the Philippines' actions violated China's sovereignty and international laws.

South China sea tensions: China coast guard warns Philippine vessels

US and Philippine armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on the 6th of May. Couple of days later, a decommissioned China-made Philippine ship was sunk by the allied forces during the South China sea war games.

US & Philippine forces thwart simulated invasion

China is once again in the crosshairs this time it is accused of building yet another artificial island in the disputed South China Sea. The contested Waters of the South China Sea tensions between China and the Philippines have escalated.

China building an artificial island? Philippines pushes back against China

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US and Philippines forces, backed by an Australian air force surveillance aircraft, sank a mock enemy ship as part of large-scale war drills in and near the disputed South China Sea that have antagonized Beijing.

US and Philippines forces sink mock enemy ship in during drill

The Philippines' recent induction of BrahMos missiles has been hailed as a significant development by Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio. In an exclusive interview with diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Philippines Ambassador Ignacio described the acquisition as a "milestone" for the country's defense modernization, providing "credible deterrence". The BrahMos missile, renowned for its speed and precision, was jointly developed by India's Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Russia's NPO Mashinostroyenia. The $375 million deal, signed in 2022, marked a crucial step forward for the Philippines undertaking its defense modernization.

'BrahMos acquisition a milestone for the Philippines', says Philippines Ambassador Ignacio

Philippines Amb Josel Francisco on India-Philippines ties: BrahMos missile crucial for Philippines

The Philippines' recent induction of BrahMos missiles has been hailed as a significant development by Ambassador Josel Francisco Ignacio. In an exclusive interview with WION's diplomatic correspondent Sidhant Sibal, Philippines Ambassador Ignacio described the acquisition as a "milestone" for the country's defence modernisation, providing "credible deterrence".

BrahMos provides credible deterrence, recognition of India’s defence industry: Philippine Ambassador Ignacio

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U.S. & Filipino troops fire missiles & artillery at a decommissioned vessel off the Philippines' northern coast. It is a part of a maritime strike exercise, which aims to deter a hypothetical aggressor force. It comes amid a backdrop of increased confrontations between Philippine & Chinese vessels around South China Sea

South China Sea war games: Philippines, US troops fire missiles and artillery

Philippines and US armed forces fired missiles and artillery to thwart a simulated invasion in the Philippines' northern waters facing Taiwan on Monday, in a show of military force and strengthening ties as regional tensions rise. Watch in!

Philippines, US repel mock foreign invaders in annual military exercises

China has been usurping territory in South China Sea for several years. While It did not face a lot of resistance, but now, one country is challenging its might - Philippines. While it is still a David and Goliath face-off, under the leadership of Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Philippines is posturing itself strongly against China and holding its ground despite all Chinese attempts to intimidate and scare. What is Philippines’ Game Plan? Watch Game Plan only on WION with Shivan Chana

South China Sea face-off: The Philippines that China was not prepared for

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