Man in critical condition after sea rescue

A man in his 50s is in critical condition, and a man in his 20s and a teenage girl remain in hospital.

Eighteen people missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese ship sank

There were 62 people aboard the vessel when it sank, all of them Vietnamese nationals.

Vietnamese vessel sinks in South China Sea, 17 missing

A Vietnamese-registered cargo ship carrying 62 crew members sank near Yongshu Reef in the South China Sea, one of the world's most important and contested maritime spaces.

Search for survivors continues as 45 rescued after cargo ship sinks in South China Sea

Search and rescue teams continued searching for 17 missing sailors on Sunday after a Vietnamese cargo vessel sank in the South China Sea, Chinese state media reported. The Khoi Nguyen 18 had 62 crew members on board when it ran into difficulty and sank near Fiery Cross Reef in the Spratly Islands on Saturday evening. As of Sunday afternoon, 45 survivors had been rescued and the search for the others was continuing, state broadcaster CCTV reported. All those on board were Vietnamese...

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Japan, Philippines and the U.S. complete exercises in South China Sea

The armed forces said the joint drills show the Philippines' commitment to ensuring freedom of navigation and overflight in the West Philippine Sea.

Philippines, Japan, US Complete Exercises in South China Sea

The Philippines, Japan and the US completed their latest round of joint defense exercises in the South China Sea as tensions between Manila and Beijing escalate in the contested waterway. In a statement on Sunday, the Armed Forces of the Philippines said the three countries had deployed naval vessels and aircraft as part of the drill from July 21 to July 25. The exercises “underscore the enduring partnership among the partner nations in promoting peace, stability, and security in the Indo-Pacifi

By The Korea Herald

At least 23 missing in South China Sea after Vietnamese vessel sinks, rescuers search for survivors

Authorities have already pulled 39 people from the water.

US, Japan join Philippines in South China Sea drills

The five-day drills brought together warships, coast guard vessels and surveillance and fighter aircraft in operations aimed at improving interoperability among the allies, according to the Philippine military.

Rescuers scour South China Sea for 23 missing after Vietnamese vessel sinks

Hainan authorities say the cargo vessel Khoi Nguyen 18, with 62 Vietnamese nationals aboard, ran into distress in waters near Fiery Cross Reef, according to a CCTV report

By Reuters

Vietnamese ship sinks in South China Sea, 17 missing 

Rescuers are searching for 17 missing people after a Vietnamese ship sank in the contested South China Sea during stormy weather. Read more here. Read More: https://punchng.com/vietnamese-ship-sinks-in-south-china-sea-17-missing/

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Troops rescue five family members as search intensifies for abducted Zamfara LG chairman

….Two Policemen, Vigilante, Civilian Killed By Kingsley Omonobi Troops of Operation Fansan Yamma have launched a coordinated search-and-rescue operation to secure the release of the Executive Chairman of Bungudu Local Government Area of Zamfara State, Hon. Nura Umar Abdullahi, who was abducted by suspected terrorists. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Joint Task Force […] The post Troops rescue five family members as search intensifies for abducted Zamfara LG chairman appeared first on V...

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