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A Philippine flag flutters from BRP Sierra Madre, a dilapidated Philippine Navy ship that has been aground since 1999 and became a Philippine military detachment on the disputed Second Thomas shoal in the South China Sea.
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Rough waters in the South China Sea

Philippine officials say a Chinese coast guard ship and an accompanying vessel rammed a Philippine coast guard ship and a military supply boat in the South China Sea on Sunday. The incidents took place near the Second Thomas, or Ayungin, shoal in the Spratly Island chain near a Philippine naval outpost in an area Beijing claims as its territorial waters.

China builds village on land Bhutan regards as its own
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China builds village on land Bhutan regards as its own

Tough security for Indian Kashmir's first vote since autonomy cancelled
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Tough security for Indian Kashmir's first vote since autonomy cancelled

India's top general says face-off with China could spark bigger conflict
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India's top general says face-off with China could spark bigger conflict

Indian troops kill top Kashmiri militant commander
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Indian troops kill top Kashmiri militant commander

India changes controversial land laws in disputed Kashmir
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India changes controversial land laws in disputed Kashmir

Japan coast guard says Chinese vessels sail near disputed East China Sea islands
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Japan coast guard says Chinese vessels sail near disputed East China Sea islands

China holds simultaneous military drills in four seas, again
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China holds simultaneous military drills in four seas, again

India-China military talks will lead to no tangible result: Statesman contributor
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India-China military talks will lead to no tangible result: Statesman contributor

10 must-reads for today
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10 must-reads for today