The Independent

 China is sailing a state-of-the-art amphibious assault ship in the western Pacific for the first time in over a year, in what is seen by regional rivals as a show of strength.The Type 075 vessel, along with a guided missile destroyer, was seen floating some 120km northeast of Japan’s Miyako islands on Saturday. The ships were moving southeast between the main islands of Miyako and Okinawa towards the Pacific Ocean, Japan’s Joint Staff Office said on Monday.Japanese maritime forces responded to the sighting by sending a Kirisame escort squadron on a “warning, surveillance and information gathering” mission, officials said.The...

Japan spots China’s next-gen amphibious assault ship near its waters

Business Insider

The words used for "mothership" in China also mean "carrier," leading to speculation it could be a drone platform or off-shore base for the high seas.

China's shipbuilders are teasing a new coast guard 'mothership,' and there's talk it could be an aircraft or drone carrier

The US deployed its Mid-Range Capability missile system, which can launch the SM-6 and Tomahawk, in the Philippines in April.

China got 'very dramatic' after the US military flew a new missile system out to the Western Pacific, ally says

BEIJING (Reuters) -China is seriously concerned about a report that said the United Stated approved a nuclear strategic plan to focus on China's rapid expansion in its nuclear arsenal, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday. "The U.S. is peddling the China nuclear threat narrative, finding excuses to seek strategic...

China Says It Is 'Seriously Concerned' About US Nuclear Strategic Report

The US Army has activated its aviation command in the Arctic amid the proliferation of security threats in the region. Stationed at Fort Wainwright in Alaska, the Arctic Aviation Command will be home to two active-duty battalions, which are both the first battalions of the 25th and 52nd Aviation Regiments.

US Army Activates Arctic Aviation Command as Threats Rise

Abandoned from a young age, the Maneater looks for warmth in the cold, dark Mineshaft of Lethal Company. If you don’t have a loving touch and leave the Maneater starved of affection, you might just become its dinner. Added into Lethal Company v60, the Maneater brings a unique mechanic...

What is the Maneater in Lethal Company?

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

The Pentagon moved additional US military assets to the Middle East amid soaring tensions between Israel and Iran.

A US Navy carrier strike group equipped with F-35 stealth fighters is rushing to the Middle East along with a submarine packed with Tomahawk missiles

War History Online

The Japanese battleship Kongō served in three conflicts before she was sunk in the Strait of Formosa by the USS Sealion (SS-315).

Japan's "Indestructible Diamond" Fell to An American Submarine in the Formosa Strait

While many military bases remain in use for decades, some become abandoned and are left to fall victim to the elements of Mother Nature.

8 Abandoned Top Secret Military Bases From Around the World Revealed

24/7 Wall St.

Turkey is a unique member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). It has the second-largest standing army in the alliance, a thriving domestic drone industry, and an absolutely crucial geographic position. Turkey is both the gatekeeper to the Black Sea and the land bridge to the Middle East.  Yet, for all these important qualities, […]
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Turkey’s NATO Tensions Are Heating Up

Kamala Harris’ rise to become the Democratic nominee for president has been sudden and abrupt, following close behind President Biden’s decision to withdraw from the 2024 race. While many Americans celebrated Biden’s decision after his declining health became evident, some Republicans were thrown off by the quick shift to Kamala Harris.

Kamala Harris is trying to pull off a fast one

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Explore Beaufort SC

The mantis shrimp is one tough customer. Beautiful and deadly are two words you don’t typically use to describe shrimp, but the mantis shrimp is definitely in a class of its own; earning a reputation as the ‘savage boxer of the sea’ and one of the most fearsome creatures in the ocean. And, they're right at home here in South Carolina.

Savage Boxer of the Sea: The Deadly Beauty of Mantis Shrimp

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Military Times

Labor shortages are one of many challenges that have led to backlogs in ship production at a time when the Navy faces expanding global threats.

Navy warship production in worst state in 25 years. What’s behind it?

Insider

Ukraine launched a surprise invasion into Russia's Kursk region on August 6.

Russia, which is in a demographic crisis, wants people to stop using dating apps in Kursk and other regions

ABC News

A drone attack was launched on Moscow, officials say.

Drone attack launched on Moscow: Officials

A very specialized part of the world’s largest naval drills off the northern Hawaiian island of Kauai is gaining attention on both sides of the Pacific.

The US says it has successfully practiced using a low-cost bomb to sink a major surface ship. China is taking note

Submarines continue to be among the most mysterious places on Earth, reachable by only a privileged few. This article offers a unique glimpse into life within these submerged vessels, a world largely concealed from public view. Overview of how submarines have developed over the years. Nuclear-powered submarines integrate nuclear storehouses,...

A Rare Peek Into Life Inside A Submarine

Mediaite

A Trump fan told CNN correspondent Elle Reeve that God would never allow a woman to be elected "because of what happened in the Garden of Eden."
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Trump Fan Tells CNN God Will Never Allow Woman President ‘Because Of What Happened In The Garden Of Eden’

CBS News

New artifacts have been found on the legendary Spanish galleon San Jose, Colombia's government announced Thursday, after the first robotic exploration of the three-century-old shipwreck.Dubbed the "holy grail" of shipwrecks, the San Jose was owned by the Spanish crown when it was sunk by the British navy near Cartagena in 1708. Only a handful of its 600-strong crew survived.In February, the Colombian government announced it would begin extractions from the ship off its Caribbean coast, with the wreckage believed to be holding treasures worth billions of dollars."Results of this exploration have revealed an unprecedented set of archaeological evidence, which has greatly...

New artifacts found in legendary treasure-laden shipwreck

NewsBreak

China Launches Its Most Sophisticated Submarine to Date

China does not advertise its new submarine designs in the way virtually every other country does. Information in Chinese state media is extremely limited; nothing which...

China Launches Its Most Sophisticated Submarine to Date

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