One in Custody After ‘Incident’ on Seattle Aircraft, Passengers Deplaned
By Hollie Silverman is the Deputy Weekend Editor at Newsweek based out of South Carolina. Her focus is reporting on breaking news and trending topics. Hollie has reported extensively on both local and national crime trends as well as health, climate and education stories. She won an Emmy for her coverage the George Floyd Riots […]
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Latest—Photos Show Chinese Aircraft Carriers Fueling Naval Rivalry With US
China released photos showing its aircraft carriers conducting “training exercises” in the western Pacific beyond the first island chain, which is intended to keep its navy in check. “The training complies with relevant international law and practice, and is not targeted at specific countries or entity,” a Chinese navy spokesperson said in a statement on […]
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Satellite Photos Show British Aircraft Carrier Heading Toward Pacific
Satellite imagery captured the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales passing through Egypt’s Suez Canal as it led a naval strike group on a mission to the western Pacific Ocean. The British High Commission in Singapore also announced that the United Kingdom carrier strike group, led by the Prince of Wales, is scheduled to […]
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Photos Show US and China’s Aircraft Carriers Deployed to Pacific Waters
Both the United States and China deployed their aircraft carriers in the Western Pacific Ocean on Sunday, as Washington and Beijing jostle for naval dominance in the region. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters The U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS George Washington returned to its […]
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New satellite photos show U.S. aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson deployed for Middle East attacks
New satellite imagery shows the USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea as the U.S. military increases its presence in the region for attacks against Iranian-backed Houthis and a potential strike on Iran over its nuclear program. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Defense Department, Iran’s Foreign Ministry and Houthi officials for […]
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Houthis claim attack on U.S. aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman: what we know
The Iranian-backed Yemeni Houthi group claimed a new attack on the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier and its accompanying warships in the Red Sea. The U.S. Navy has not reported damage as American airstrikes continue against Houthi targets in Yemen. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) for comment. Why It […]
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Satellites Find NATO Aircraft Carrier Near Red Sea Amid US Airstrikes
Satellite imagery spots a French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier in Djibouti as United States forces continue to strike Yemen-based Houthi rebels from the nearby Red Sea. Newsweek has reached out to the U.S. Central Command for comment by email. Why It Matters France, a key European member of NATO, deployed its only aircraft carrier, FS Charles […]
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Satellite Captures US Aircraft Carrier Moves After New Orders by Trump
A United States aircraft carrier was captured by satellite imagery as it reached a military hub in the Western Pacific Ocean after being ordered to redeploy to the Middle East. The U.S. Navy confirmed that USS Carl Vinson arrived in Guam on Monday for a regularly scheduled port visit. USS Carl Vinson arrives at Naval […]
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China’s ‘Next-Generation’ Fighter Aircraft Seen Again
China flexed its military muscles as its next-generation fighter aircraft was spotted flying for the second time in three months, images and videos circulated on social media show. The Chinese Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment from Newsweek. Why It Matters China has the largest aviation force in the Indo-Pacific […]
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Satellites Capture Chinese Aircraft Carrier in South China Sea
Open-source satellite imagery has captured a Chinese naval formation, led by one of the country’s three aircraft carriers, underway in the contested waters of the South China Sea. The flotilla, led by CNS Shandong, the second operational aircraft carrier of China, was spotted by satellites on Monday sailing in waters 316 miles southeast of Sanya, […]
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