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China: We intercepted Philippine ships in a disputed area in the South China Sea.

China's coast guard said Tuesday (Sep 16) it had "taken control measures" against several Philippine vessels at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said no one will be exempt from an independent investigation into alleged anomalies in infrastructure projects, as he vowed to rebuild public trust as protests over corruption loom

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 12 km WSW of Leuteboro, Philippines

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 93 km SSW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 81 km SSE of Panguna, Papua New Guinea

Reuters on the Chinese military: The Philippines must immediately stop provocative incidents and escalate tensions in the South China Sea.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 162 km SW of Palimbang, Philippines

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 89 km W of Ambunti, Papua New Guinea

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 73 km SW of Yonakuni, Japan

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 80 km SSE of Waingapu, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 5.1 - 68 km W of Lata, Solomon Islands

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 295 km SSE of Isangel, Vanuatu

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 137 km N of Manatutu, Timor Leste

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 30 km SW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu

Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 31 km SSW of Lakatoro, Vanuatu

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 40 km S of Lakatoro, Vanuatu

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 117 km W of Tual, Indonesia

Australian authorities are investigating US influencer Mike Holston ("The Real Tarzann") for illegally wrestling wild crocodiles in Queensland. Fines up to A$37,500 loom

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 2 km SSE of Panan, Philippines

Earthquake of magnitude 4.9 - 160 km S of Dampit, Indonesia

Per RFI, Secretary Pete Hegseth and Defense Minister Dong Jun spoke in a video call on Tuesday, discussing several issues, including Taiwan. Minister Dong Jun told Secretary Hegseth that any schemes aimed at using military force to assist independence or using Taiwan to contain China "will be thwarted.". Hegseth made clear that the United States does not intend to do such things, while at the same time emphasizing that the U.S. has significant interests in the Indo-Pacific and will "resolutely protect" those interests.

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 63 km NE of Masohi, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 111 km S of Ende, Indonesia

Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 9 km NNW of Giporlos, Philippines

Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - 10 km SW of Dinagat, Philippines

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 33 km ESE of Caburan, Philippines

Indonesian Leader Fires the Ministers of Finance and Security After Deadly Protests

Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 224 km E of Kayangel, Palau

Demonstrators clash at Sydney’s iconic Bondi Beach, as Pro-Palestine and Israel protesters come head-to-head