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Navy destroyer went days without power in the South China Sea, leaving sailors without toilets
A Navy destroyer went four days without power in the South China Sea last month, leaving sailors aboard without toilets, air conditioning, galley service and potable water, according to the U.S. Navy’s 7th Fleet. The USS Benfold, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, experienced loss of power following an “engineering casualty” on July 24 in the Indo-Pacific….
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Kim Jong-un Is Not Our Friend
His country is firmly within the China and Russia axis.
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miwa & Koganei Niko (hololive) Talk Collaborative Song ‘Seien,’ Power of Fans’ ‘Cheers’: Interview
Japanese singer-songwriter miwa has written “Seien,” the debut original song for Koganei Niko, a virtual YouTuber under the hololive production agency. Released on 26 July, the track explores the inner conflict and quiet resolve Niko has kept hidden, alongside her determination to keep going, inspired by fans’ support—”seien” in Japanese, a play on words matching…
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Global Bond Markets Put Governments On Notice Over Fiscal, Inflation Risks
Long-term borrowing costs from the U.S. to Germany and Japan hit their highest levels in decades on Tuesday.
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Meet ‘Brother Cow’, the millionaire restaurant tycoon and alleged mobster who is said to be spreading his influence from London’s Chinatown… and how ignorance over ‘community relations’ allows triad gangs to operate in Britain
A Daily Mail report profiles a man known as “Brother Cow”, described as a wealthy restaurant owner in London’s Chinatown who is also alleged to be a senior figure in triad organised crime networks. The piece explores how such figures reportedly extend their influence through legitimate business fronts, and argues that a lack of understanding…
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Trump points to India’s voter ID rules in call to pass SAVE America Act
President Trump pointed to India’s election laws in an effort to bolster support for voter registration reform outlined in the Safeguarding America’s Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which is backed by the White House. “Earlier this month, India’s Chief Election Commissioner, Gyanesh Kumar, asked our Administration — ‘How can you have Elections in the U.S….
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Massive risk in South China Sea exposed after four-day power loss on US Navy destroyer
A US Navy guided-missile destroyer lost power for four days while operating in the South China Sea, forcing it to be towed out of the contested waters, an incident that has highlighted vulnerabilities in America’s naval presence in a strategically sensitive region. The episode comes amid wider concerns about the US Navy being overstretched, with…
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You’ll Want the Japanese Version of a New PS Plus Classic Out Today
For a better difficulty experience. Onimusha: Dawn of Dreams, a PS2 action classic, is out today on the PS Store for normal purchase (£7.99/$9.99) and on PS Plus Premium for subscribers. It means that the Onimusha series is almost entirely available on PS5 and PS4, but fans are raising an interesting quirk about this release:…
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Drills Cut By Trump Are Central To The U.S.-South Korea Alliance, Observers Say
The United States and South Korea have regularly conducted military drills to prepare for potential conflicts with North Korea.