Territorial disputes

Protesters tear down Albanian development site fences amid anger over coastal projects

Protesters who say their land has been taken unjustly tear down the fence where a tourist resort is to be built by the Adriatic coast, in Rrjoll, near Shkodra, Albania, June 13, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

Kushner project being developed on disputed land, Albanian villagers say

A drone view shows a fisherman sailing his boat near the Vjosa-Narta Protected Area, where a luxury resort is planned by a company linked to Donald Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, in Zvernec near Vlora, Albania, June 10, 2026. REUTERS/Florion Goga

China sanctions Philippine defence chief Teodoro for ‘irresponsible remarks’

Teodoro criticised Beijing’s activities in disputed waters during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.

Taiwan coast guard ‘expels’ Chinese ships from restricted waters

China has been angered by Japan and the Philippines saying in May they would begin formal talks on delimiting their maritime boundary, viewing that as involving waters off Taiwan.

Satellite images show suspected structure at disputed South China Sea atoll, later removed

A satellite image shows a possible raft at the opening to Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, May 27, 2026. Vantor/Handout via REUTERS

Philippines probes possible new structure at disputed Scarborough Shoal

Scarborough is a prime fishing spot located 200km off the western coast of the Philippines. It is also 874km from Hainan, China’s nearest land mass.

Taiwan says Japan, Philippines must respect its rights in maritime border talks

Taiwan’s sovereignty over its territory and relevant waters, as well as its rights under international law, are “indisputable”, the foreign ministry said.

China opposes any country using freedom of navigation to undermine sovereignty

A Navy miniature is seen in front of displayed Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration taken, April 11, 2023. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

Tokyo and Manila launch intelligence-sharing, maritime border talks amid unease over China

epa12999742 Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi (R) and Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (L) shake hands before a summit meeting at the Akasaka Palace state guest house in Tokyo, Japan, 28 May 2026. EPA/Kiyoshi Ota / POOL

US Navy official says Taiwan arm sales on ‘pause’ due to Iran war

A Tuo Chiang-class corvette is anchored in the port of Keelung city, Taiwan.

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