The trip is the vessel's second to the same area since June
State Department says it's helping shipping registries in the region perform due diligence
Tanker is not sanctioned, though possibly ties to a designated company
Tokyo plans to increase spending from $1.2 billion to $4.9 billion to purchase new systems, upgrades
The Chinese government reacted strongly to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump
Moscow's figures for June and July still not available on UN's website
U.S. President also appears to contradict Mattis statement on joint military drills
U.S. Secretary of Defense says negotiations will be "a long and challenging effort"
Blue House may delay the opening following cancellation of Mike Pompeo's trip to the DPRK
Ships continue to exhibit gaps in their location broadcasts, in probable breach of maritime laws
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