U.S. briefly deploys two warships to a disputed South China Sea shoal after Chinese collision
In this photo, provided by the Philippine Coast Guard, United States Navy USS Higgins (DDG 76) conduct freedom of navigation operations (FONOP) at the South China Sea on August 13, 2025. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard via AP The United States deployed two warships on Wednesday (August 13, 2025) in a disputed South China Sea shoal, … Read more