No justification for China Coast Guard to ram BFAR vessel
The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs condemned aggressive actions by a China Coast Guard vessel that rammed a civilian fisheries enforcement ship on September 18, 2026.
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Fire on passenger ferry in Philippines leaves dozens missing and at least 5 dead
Five people died and dozens remained missing following an overnight fire aboard the passenger ferry MV June Aster off Palawan province in the western Philippines.
Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
Four crew members and two rescuers were killed Tuesday in a Houthi missile attack on a cargo ship in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, according to Yemeni authorities. Separately, U.S. Central Command confirmed it disabled a Panama-flagged vessel, the Vela Nova, in the Gulf of Oman for violating a naval blockade. Fatalities Reported in Bab el-Mandeb … Read more
Zuckerberg faces questions over why superyacht reportedly declined to help stranded boat
The incident, reported by multiple outlets, highlights tensions between high-profile individuals and local communities, as well as questions about the responsibilities of private vessel owners during emergencies. A passenger on the cruise ship Wilderness Legacy recounted the event, describing how the Coast Guard contacted Zuckerberg’s yacht but it allegedly ignored the call for help. The … Read more