WASHINGTON: The United States said Tuesday (April 1) it has approved a sale of US$5.58 billion in F-16 fighter-jets to the Philippines, as Washington backs its ally in rising tensions over China.

The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills in the waters and airspace around Taiwan on Tuesday that included an ...

The State Department said it was green-lighting the sale that includes 20 F-16 jets and related equipment to the Philippines.

The Chinese military said Tuesday it had launched joint exercises involving its army, navy, air force and rocket force around ...

Mischief and Subi reefs are among the artificial islands China has used to expand its offensive capabilities in the region.