Latest Territorial disputes News

DeSantis walks back 'territorial dispute' remark on Ukraine

Mar. 23, 2023 13:50 PM EDT

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is walking back his characterization of Russia’s war in Ukraine as a “territorial dispute,” following criticism from a number of fellow Republicans who expressed concern about the potential 2024 presidential candidate’s dismissive...

Azerbaijan to UN court: Armenia must stop laying land mines

Jan. 31, 2023 10:51 AM EST

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Azerbaijan appealed Tuesday to the United Nations' highest court to urgently order Armenia to stop the laying of land mines and booby traps on Azerbaijani territory and disclose the location of those already planted, in the latest legal battle focused on the...

Western envoys visit Kosovo, Serbia to defuse tensions

Jan. 20, 2023 12:55 PM EST

PRISTINA, Kosovo (AP) — Western envoys on Friday visited Kosovo and Serbia as part of their ongoing efforts to defuse tensions and help secure a reconciliation agreement between the two former war foes. Envoys from the United States, the European Union, France, Germany and Italy...

Philippines' Marcos Jr. heads to China amid sea disputes

Jan. 03, 2023 02:00 AM EST

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. flew to China on Tuesday for a three-day state visit, saying he looks forward to his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as they work to boost bilateral ties. “As I leave for Beijing, I will be opening a new...