Tensions are escalating between Iran and the UAE over three small islands: Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb. These islands hold strategic significance amid increasing crises in the Strait of Hormuz.
On Tuesday, the Philippines announced plans to rename over 100 sites in the Spratly Archipelago to strengthen its sovereignty in the disputed South China Sea. This initiative is part of the Philippine government's efforts to bolster its position in this regional dispute.
Malaysian Minister of Sabah, Dato' Sri Hajiji Noor, affirmed that Sabah's status as part of Malaysia is final and internationally recognized. He noted that claims regarding Sabah are often used as a political tactic in the Philippines during election seasons.