Philippines, Vietnam discuss sea feud with China

Last Updated: Thursday, August 1, 2013, 22:15

The Philippines` top diplomat and his Vietnamese counterpart discussed how their governments can work together to deal with territorial disputes with China.

Philippines recommends peacekeepers stay in Golan

Last Updated: Wednesday, July 31, 2013, 23:12

The Philippines` top diplomat said that he now backs an appeal for more than 300 Filipino peacekeepers to stay in Golan Heights for six months.

Manila tells UN conditions for Golan force to stay

Last Updated: Sunday, July 14, 2013, 15:45

The Philippines` top diplomat has laid down conditions to the United Nations for Filipino peacekeepers to stay in the Golan Heights.

Philippines to stay in Golan if security is boosted

Last Updated: Friday, July 5, 2013, 15:22

The Philippines said it would keep its 340 peacekeepers in the Golan Heights provided it gets requested additional heavier weapons.

UN demands halt to all military activity on Golan

Last Updated: Friday, June 28, 2013, 15:39

The UN Security Council demanded a halt to all military activity by the Syrian government and opposition fighters on the Golan Heights.

Golan troops need defence against chemical arms: Manila

Last Updated: Thursday, June 20, 2013, 22:27

Prez Benigno Aquino threatened to withdraw Philippine troops from UN peacekeeping force on Golan Heights unless they receive anti-tank and anti-aircraft weapons and protection against chemical arms.

Austrian UN troops begin pullout from Golan Heights

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 14:49

Austrian troops in the UN monitoring force on the Golan Heights began withdrawing, days after Vienna decided to quit the mission over security concerns.

India concerned about its peacekeepers in Golan Heights

Last Updated: Wednesday, June 12, 2013, 14:39

India is concerned about its 190 peacekeepers stationed at the Golan Heights with Austria withdrawing its forces from the ceasefire zone that has grown volatile due to the intensification and the spillover of the Syrian civil war.

Austrian UN troops to begin Golan pullout soon

Last Updated: Tuesday, June 11, 2013, 09:42

An official says Austria will begin withdrawing its 377 UN Peacekeepers from the Golan Heights on Wednesday.

Russia offers peacekeepers for Golan Heights

Last Updated: Saturday, June 8, 2013, 11:41

Russia is ready to deploy its troops to the Golan Heights to replace Austrian peacekeepers as part of a UN monitoring mission on the border between Israeli troops and the Syrian Army, President Vladimir Putin said.

UN says Russia not allowed to send troops to Golan

Last Updated: Friday, June 7, 2013, 23:25

United Nations said Friday that Russia cannot send troops to the Golan Heights peacekeeping force after President Vladimir Putin said he was ready to bolster the force.

Syrian rebels capture Golan crossing

Last Updated: Thursday, June 6, 2013, 19:29

Syrian rebels on Thursday captured a crossing point along a cease-fire line in the contested Golan Heights patrolled by UN troops, an Austrian defence ministry official said.