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13
Aug

Putin Makes First Visit to Japan-Claimed Kuril Islands, Triggering Strong Protest From Tokyo

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Russian President Vladimir Putin has made his first-ever in-person visit to the disputed Kuril Islands, intensifying tensions with Japan and prompting a formal protest from Tokyo over what it called an unacceptable violation of its territorial claims. Visit to Iturup Island Putin visited Iturup Island  known in Japan as Etorofu during a trip to Russia’s Far […]

China Protests Philippine Official’s Remarks as Tensions Flare Between Beijing and Manila
21
Jan

China Protests Philippine Official’s Remarks as Tensions Flare Between Beijing and Manila

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China has lodged a formal diplomatic protest with the Philippines following social media remarks by a senior Philippine Coast Guard official that Beijing described as offensive and provocative. China’s embassy in Manila said it submitted complaints to the Philippine president’s office, the Department of Foreign Affairs, and the Philippine Coast Guard after Commodore Jay Tarriela […]