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'I am no fool', says Philippines Defence Secy as Chinese vessels continue
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], April 3 (ANI): Reiterating its demand for the removal of Chinese vessels around Whitsun Reef, the Philippines on Saturday called out Beijing to explain why there are 44 Chinese ships massed in the Julian Felipe Reef (Whitsun) in the South China Sea.
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US, Philippines raise concerns over China's maritime militia massing at di
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Washington DC [US], April 1 (ANI): The United States and the Philippines have raised concerns over the presence of China's maritime militia vessels near the disputed Whitsun Reef in the South China Sea, the White House said.
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Germany, France concerned over presence of Chinese vessels near reef claim
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Manila [Philippines], March 31 (ANI): Germany and France have joined a number of countries to express concern on the growing tensions between China and the Philippines over a disputed reef in the South China Sea where over 200 Chinese vessels are moored.
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US, Japan, Indonesia ramp up pressure on Beijing over activities in South
Updated : 5 years, 1 month ago IST
Beijing [China], March 30 (ANI): The United States, Japan and Indonesia have escalated pressure on China over its activities in the South China Sea after an ongoing tussle between Beijing and the Philippines over a disputed reef came to light last week, South China Morning Post reported.
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Blinken backs Philippines as hundreds of Chinese vessels crowd disputed re
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 29 (ANI): US Secretary Antony Blinken on Monday came out in support of the Philippines after "China's maritime militia" amassed Chinese vessels at a boomerang-shaped Whitsun Reef in the West Philippine sea.
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China reclaiming land to extend Spratly Islands reef in South China Sea, s
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 25 (ANI): China has extended another Spratly Islands reef in the disputed South China Sea, satellite images have showed.
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Over 200 China vessels massed at disputed reef in South China Sea: Philipp
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Manila [Phillipines], March 22 (ANI): Phillippines has said that over 200 Chinese vessels have massed at a reef in the west Philippine sea.
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China's military expansionism in South China Sea threatens marine ecology
Updated : 5 years, 2 months ago IST
Beijing [China], March 10 (ANI): China's military expansionism in the South China Sea (SCS) through island construction, drilling activities, and overfishing has pushed the marine ecosystem of the region to the brink of collapse, and the destruction of coral reefs and the marine life they su
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Study unveils association between gender assumptions and climate adaption
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
Washington [US], March 7 (ANI): A study led by Dr Jacqueline Lau from the ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies at James Cook University (Coral CoE at JCU) and WorldFish , suggested that gender -- alongside other identities like race, class, and age -- has a powerful influence on p
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Study reveals big difference in how coral reef fish larvae are dispersed
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 11 (ANI): How the larvae of colourful clownfish that live among coral reefs in the Philippines are dispersed varies widely, depending on the year and seasons - a Rutgers-led finding that could help scientists improve conservation of species.
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Researchers find novel way to identify heat-stressed corals
Updated : 5 years, 4 months ago IST
Washington [US], January 4 (ANI): Researchers have found a novel way to identify heat-stressed corals, which could help scientists pinpoint the coral species that need protection from warming ocean waters linked to climate change, according to a Rutgers-led study.
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Experience Australia with the new 8D audio escapes from Tourism Australia
Updated : 5 years, 7 months ago IST
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India] October 7 (ANI/NewsVoir): In a first for any tourism organization, Tourism Australia has launched a new series of immersive videos that harness the innovative 8D audio technology and take viewers on a sensory journey of Australia's unique sights, sounds, and t
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