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A US report warns that structural flaws in intelligence sharing, coalition planning, and arms sales hinder effective multinational cooperation against China. The findings highlight risks of miscoordination, which could enable China to dominate East Asia and threaten regional stability, especially amid rising tensions and military pressures on Taiwan.
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Protests erupted across Manila over a corruption scandal involving flood control projects, with allegations of kickbacks, substandard infrastructure, and political cover-ups. Authorities have arrested multiple suspects, including former lawmakers and construction executives, amid calls for accountability. The scandal has intensified political tensions and public outrage, with ongoing investigations and protests.
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Recent Chinese research vessel activity near Micronesia highlights increased militarization in the northern Pacific. The U.S. conducts frequent drills, while the Philippines successfully delivers supplies to the contested Second Thomas Shoal despite Chinese presence. The situation underscores regional security concerns and shifting power dynamics.