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China opens South China Sea website China   on Wednesday opened a website on the South China Sea, complete with historical maps, articles and research, according to the State Oceanic Administration (SOA). Run by the National Marine Data & Information Service, the Chinese language site has 10 sections that cover basic information, news, historical archives, development and management, expert opinion, law and regulations, a timeline of major events, pictures and videos and Q&A. "The   South China Sea   has drawn huge attention, but some information online is not accurate,"   Xinhua   news agency quoted Zhang Haiwen,   SOA   official in charge of international cooperation, as saying. "We hope that this website will enable domestic and overseas people to better understand it and learn about the truth behind the 'dispute' over it." The website has now six domain names, including   中国南海网   and   中国南海网 , due to "informatio...

Chinese fury continues against South China Sea judgement China   continues to resolutely oppose the Permanent   Court   of Arbitration's (PCA) landmark decision handed down on July 12 against its maritime claims in the South China Sea. Indeed,   Beijing   has redoubled its months-long campaign to invalidate the 2013 case that The Philippines   brought against it. The PCA gave a comprehensive verdict in Manila's favour. In its 501-page report the tribunal found Beijing violated no fewer than 14 United Nations Convention on the   Law   of the Sea (UNCLOS) provisions, six international regulations preventing collisions at sea and one general rule of international law. China's recalcitrance was highly visible during the Public International Law Colloquium on Maritime Disputes Settlement held in   Hong Kong   on July 15 and 16, jointly organised by the Chinese Society of International Law (CSIL).   Read More

Humanity beats curfew in Kashmir as locals rush to help Amarnath bus accident victims One more youth was killed on Wednesday in a clash between a stone-pelting mob and security forces in   Kashmir , taking the toll in the five-day unrest to 35, even as Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti expressed "great sadness and sorrow" over the deaths and promised a "healing touch". Zakir Naik cancels conference for third time Controversial Mumbai-based Islamic preacher   Zakir Naik   has cancelled his media interaction on Thursday for the third time. "It is very difficult to do a press conference. We will announce another conference soon. Naik himself is willing to come and share information with people," official spokesperson of Naik's Islamic Research Foundation (IRF) told on Thursday. South China Sea ruling must be respected: Philippines The ruling by the Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration(PCA) in favour of Manila over its South China Sea...

Philippines wins South China Sea case against China The Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague on Tuesday rejected China's controversial claims in the disputed South China Sea, the Guardian reported. "The   Philippines   welcomes the issuance today... On the arbitration proceedings initiated by the Philippines with regard to the South China Sea," Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay told reporters minutes after the court in The Hague released its verdict. The case at the international tribunal was brought by the Philippines, which argues that Chinese activity in the region was against international law. Besides accusing China of taking control of the area around 140 miles from its coast, the Philippines' petition asked the international tribunal to reject China's claim to sovereignty over waters within a 'nine-dash line' that appears on official Chinese maps. The U-shaped line represents China's claims to as much as 90% of the   South Ch...