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Vietnamese cargo ship sinks in South China Sea; 23 missing

A Vietnamese-registered cargo ship sank near Yongshu Reef in the South China Sea, with 23 missing.
WHO: Vietnamese-registered cargo ship
WHAT: Cargo ship sank near Yongshu Reef; 23 crew members are missing
WHEN: Jul 26, 2026 at 3:46 AM ET
WHERE: South China Sea (near Yongshu Reef)
WHY: The cause of the sinking has not been reported.
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