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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‘Movie Buff’ Woman Naming Unborn Baby After Favorite TV Show Dragged Online
A mom-to-be has been dragged online for her questionable baby name choice. Posted by Reddit user u/POPPACRAK on r/tragedeigh—the subreddit dedicated to unique and misspelled names—the sibling shared their disbelief and concern over her sister’s unconventional baby-naming plans. Newsweek reached out to u/POPPACRAK via Reddit for comment. A stock image of two sisters screaming at […]
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Videos Show US Destroyers Training To Intercept Ballistic Missiles
The United States demonstrated its naval power as a pair of destroyers intercepted ballistic missiles during live-fire drills in Europe, showcasing its combat credibility to potential adversaries. “The two destroyers’ successful missile intercepts demonstrated the lethality of U.S. Navy systems and the ability to operate seamlessly with Allied nations to maintain a stable security environment,” […]
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Photos Show US Coast Guard Ship Deployed to Contested Waters Near China
The United States has deployed a coast guard ship to the South China Sea, where China claims sovereignty over most of the waters, to conduct operations with its Philippine ally. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters China maintains a strong coast guard presence in the […]
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Satellite Images Show US B-52 Bombers Deployed Near Iran
New satellite imagery showed two B-52 bombers at the U.S. Naval Support Facility at Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, reinforcing Washington’s long-range strike capabilities near Iran at a time that talks with the U.S. on its nuclear program have so far fallen short of a deal to avert threatened military action. Newsweek contacted U.S. […]
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Photos Show US Helicopters Escorting Nuclear Submarine
A United States submarine, USS Kentucky, which is capable of firing nuclear missiles, carried out an armed air escort exercise with helicopters in the Pacific Ocean last month. Why It Matters The Kentucky is one of the 14 Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarines in service with the U.S. Navy. Each submarine, often referred to as […]
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Photos and Video Show Bernie Sanders Crowd Size in Swing State Trump Won
A roaring crowd of thousands filled Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on Saturday to hear progressive Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders blast President Donald Trump and what he called the billionaire class gripping the nation’s politics. Organizers estimate the crowd numbered between 5,000 and 6,000. Newsweek reached out to Sanders’ spokesperson via email on Saturday for […]
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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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Satellite Images May Show North Korea’s Biggest Warship Ever
North Korea may be building its largest warship to date, new satellite imagery shows, after Pyongyang pledged to invest heavily in its navy as part of a wide-ranging military buildup. Why It Matters North Korea has forged ahead with myriad military programs, including bolstering its naval power, and has pressed for rapid upgrades to its […]
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