China and the Philippines have exchanged statements regarding the medical evacuation of a Filipino fisherman from a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. The Philippines accused China of delaying the evacuation process, while China denied the allegations and stated that they provided assistance promptly. The incident highlights the ongoing tensions and conflicting claims in the region, demonstrating the complexities of the maritime disputes in the South China Sea.
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British woman trapped in toilet dies in Thai dive boat fire
A British woman, Alexandra Clarke, died in a fire on a dive boat off Koh Tao, Thailand, while aboard the Davy Jones Locker en route to the Southwest Pinnacle dive site. Clarke was reportedly inside the toilet when the blaze started, triggered by a crew member filling diving tanks with compressed air which malfunctioned. The incident led to a distress signal being sent and shocked witnesses on nearby vessels witnessing the boat burning. Full Article
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