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Chinese Warship Confronts Australian Frigate in Tense Standoff

A dangerous confrontation unfolded in the Taiwan Strait as a Chinese naval vessel challenged the Royal Australian Navy's HMAS Brisbane, highlighting escalating tensions in contested waters. The incident raises serious concerns about freedom of navigation

ICE Raids Chicago Naval Base in Federal Takeover

In an unprecedented operation, federal ICE agents have taken control of a Chicago naval base to detain over a dozen undocumented migrants, sparking a major inter-agency conflict and raising serious questions about the use of military facilities for immigr

Trump: Use Navy to "Take Out" Drug Traffickers' Boats

In a radical speech, former President Donald Trump called for a military-style naval offensive against drug cartels, suggesting the US should 'go out and shoot' and 'take out the boats' in a controversial escalation of the war on drugs.

Ukraine Strikes Putin's Black Sea HQ in Daring Drone Attack

In a major blow to Russian forces, Ukrainian suicide drones have successfully attacked the headquarters of Putin's Black Sea Fleet in annexed Crimea. The daring overnight operation has caused significant damage and casualties, marking a severe setback for

US Navy Warship Transits Taiwan Strait, Defying China

A US Navy destroyer has conducted a high-profile transit through the sensitive Taiwan Strait, challenging Beijing's territorial claims and reaffirming Washington's commitment to a free and open Indo-Pacific.

USS New Orleans Fire in Okinawa Injures Sailors

A major fire broke out aboard the USS New Orleans at White Beach Naval Facility in Okinawa, Japan, resulting in multiple sailor injuries. The incident raises fresh concerns about US military operations in the region.

UK Whale & Dolphin Strandings Surge 15-Fold

Exclusive report reveals a shocking 15-fold surge in whale, dolphin, and porpoise strandings across the UK since 1913. Scientists point to human activity, including naval sonar and fishing, as a primary cause, demanding urgent government action.

Royal Navy Holds Major Drill Near China in Philippine Sea

The Royal Navy has conducted a high-profile military drill in the Philippine Sea, showcasing its naval power amid rising tensions with China. The exercise underscores the UK's commitment to regional security and international alliances.

Russian warship Amur spotted near UK waters

A Russian naval vessel, the Amur, was seen off the coast of Merseyside and later near Wiltshire, raising concerns over maritime security and diplomatic tensions.

China's Cambodia base expansion alarms US

The US expresses alarm as China deepens its military ties with Cambodia, raising fears over regional security and sovereignty at the Ream Naval Base.

Beaked whales strand in Ireland, Orkney, Netherlands

A series of unexplained strandings of beaked whales across Western Ireland, Orkney, and the Netherlands has left marine biologists baffled. Experts investigate potential causes, including naval exercises and climate change.

Russian warships spotted near Hawaii and Alaska

Russian naval vessels have been detected conducting operations near Hawaii and Alaska, raising concerns about Moscow's military posturing in the Pacific. Experts weigh in on the strategic implications.

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