Brazilian Navy says it will sink 'ghost' aircraft carrier at high sea
The Navy said the ship is taking on water and is at risk of sinking, so it has not been allowed to dock at Brazilian ports.
Sat Feb 04 2023
US aircraft carrier arrives in South Korea as warning to North Korea
USS Ronald Reagan and ships from its accompanying strike force docked at a naval base in the southern port city of Busan.
Fri Sep 23 2022
Modi commissions India's first home-built aircraft carrier in defence push
The INS Vikrant, the navy's second operational aircraft carrier is the largest warship ever built in India at a state-run shipyard.
Fri Sep 02 2022
China launches third aircraft carrier, named after province opposite Taiwan
President Xi Jinping has made overhauling the world's largest armed forces a central part of his agenda, seeking to project power well beyond China's shores.
Fri Jun 17 2022
S.Korea, U.S. launch eight missiles in response to N.Korea missile tests
The South Korea-U.S. bilateral exercises involved an American aircraft carrier for the first time in more than four years.
Mon Jun 06 2022
Taiwan says will fight to the end if China attacks
Chinese-claimed Taiwan has complained of repeated military activities by Beijing in recent months.
Wed Apr 07 2021
France finds more than 1,000 virus cases on aircraft carrier
The French navy is investigating how the coronavirus infected sailors aboard the Charles de Gaulle, the country's biggest carrier and the flagship of its navy.
Sat Apr 18 2020
US Navy evacuates coronavirus-stricken aircraft carrier Roosevelt
Nearly 1,000 personnel have already left the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, which is now docking in Guam.
Thu Apr 02 2020
Passenger traffic to grow 9% - MAVCOM
The report notes that passenger traffic for Malaysia is forecasted to grow year-on-year between 7.8 percent and 8.8 percent in 2017.
Tue Aug 15 2017
Taiwan says Chinese carrier sails into its defence zone
Chinese aircraft carrier the Liaoning entered Taiwan's air defence identification zone early on Wednesday morning on its way back from Hong Kong and is being monitored.
Wed Jul 12 2017
Chinese aircraft carrier sails into Hong Kong on maiden visit
China's first aircraft carrier sailed into Hong Kong waters on Friday in the latest show of the country's growing military might at a time of heightened regional tensions.
Fri Jul 07 2017
China launches first home-built aircraft carrier amid South China Sea tension
China launched its first domestically built aircraft carrier on Wednesday amid rising tension over North Korea and worries about Beijing's assertiveness in the South China Sea.
Wed Apr 26 2017
Carrier group heads for Korean waters, China calls for restraint
China is increasingly worried the situation may spin out of control, leading to war and a chaotic collapse of its isolated and poverty-struck neighbour.
Mon Apr 24 2017
North Korea says ready to strike U.S. aircraft carrier
Donald Trump ordered the USS Carl Vinson carrier strike group to sail to waters off the Korean peninsula in response to rising tension over the North's nuclear and missile tests.
Sun Apr 23 2017
North Korea condemns U.S. for bringing "huge" nuclear assets to region
North Korea denounced the U.S. for bringing "huge nuclear strategic assets" to the Korean peninsula as a United States aircraft carrier group headed for the region.
Fri Apr 14 2017
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024