Search for 17 missing crew after Vietnamese cargo ship sinks in South China Sea

A Vietnamese cargo ship, Khoi Nguyen 18, sank in bad weather near Fiery Cross Reef in the South China Sea, leaving 17 crew members missing. A multinational search involving Vietnamese, Philippine, and Chinese rescuers is underway, with 45 crew members already recovered. The incident occurred in a disputed area claimed by China, which is part of the broader Spratly Islands conflict.