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Why did USS Lincoln turn up in Thailand looking so rusty?
When the USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Thailand this week some people were quick to criticise the condition it was in.
September 5, 2026US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported on board
Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.
August 14, 2026US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says
The announcement comes a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country.
May 22, 2026Poland says US troop deployment delayed, not canceled - Reuters
Poland says US troop deployment delayed, not canceled Reuters
May 20, 2026Exclusive: Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war - Reuters
Exclusive: Pakistan deploys jet squadron, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia during Iran war Reuters
May 18, 2026US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland - Reuters
US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland Reuters
May 14, 2026Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under mutual defence pact - Reuters
Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia under mutual defence pact Reuters
April 11, 2026South African army arrive in crime hotspots to help tackle gangs
The army has been deployed to five of South Africa's nine provinces for a year-long operation.
April 1, 2026South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
Residents of some areas have been without mains water for weeks.
March 19, 2026US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
The USS Gerald R Ford has played a significant role in US operations during the war with Iran.
March 19, 2026Ecuador deploys 75,000 soldiers and police to combat drug gangs
Citizens of the most violent-wracked provinces have been warned the government is "at war" with the gangs.
March 16, 2026Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel - Reuters
Britain sends helicopters with counter-drone tech to Cyprus, deploys naval vessel Reuters
March 3, 2026Japan to deploy missiles on island near Taiwan by 2031
The remote Yonaguni island lies on the frontlines of self-governing Taiwan's growing tensions with China.
February 25, 2026Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
A wave of violence has erupted across Mexico since a powerful drug cartel boss died following his capture by special forces.
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Why did USS Lincoln turn up in Thailand looking so rusty?
When the USS Abraham Lincoln docked in Thailand this week some people were quick to criticise the condition it was in. The US aircraft carrier has been at sea for about nine months where it's been su
US aircraft carrier on way to relieve USS Lincoln after issues reported on board
Trump on USS Lincoln deployment: 'Not nearly long enough' A US aircraft carrier is headed to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, on which thousands of sailors have reportedly faced fo
US to send 5,000 more troops to Poland, Trump says
President Donald Trump has said the US will be sending an additional 5,000 troops to Poland, a week after the Pentagon cancelled a planned deployment of 4,000 troops to the country. Writing on Truth
Pentagon halts deployments to Poland and Germany to cut troop numbers in Europe, AP sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies at a House Appropriations subcommittee budget hearing for the Department of Defense, Tuesday, May 12, 2026, in Washington, as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of S
US-Iran war: Pakistan deploys JF-17 jets, thousands of troops to Saudi Arabia
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US scraps deployment of 4,000 troops to Poland
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Pakistan sends fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Deployment under mutual defence pact comes as Islamabad hosts US-Iran ceasefire talks Save Share Pakistan has deployed fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, its first visible military move under a mutual d
CoCT ready to support SAPS and SANDF in tackling violent crime
Ntuthuzelo Nene SANDF members have arrived in Cape Town to help fight gang violence, extortion, and other violent crimes plaguing most communities in the Cape Flats. Picture: Ntuthuzelo Nene/EWN Cit
2,200 Soldiers deploy to combat crime surge across five provinces
Ntuthuzelo Nene SANDF members have arrived in Cape Town to help fight gang violence, extortion, and other violent crimes plaguing most communities in the Cape Flats. Picture: Ntuthuzelo Nene/EWN The
A look at South Africa’s extreme move to deploy the army to fight crime, by the numbers
Soldiers were deployed to the streets of South Africa’s biggest city Wednesday in an effort to help police fight gang violence and illegal mining. (AP video shot by : Nqobile Ntshangase) South Africa
US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is preparing to leave the Red Sea for repairs in Crete after a fire on board injured sailors and caused significant damage, US offi
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Japan to deploy missiles to island near Taiwan by 2031, says defence minister
Surface-to-air missiles, which are capable of shooting down aircraft and ballistic missiles, will be located on Yonaguni, Japan’s westernmost island Japan will deploy missiles to a tiny island near T
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord's death
Soldiers from the Mexican Army guard the facilities of the Military Garrison in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua state, Mexico. - AFP PIC
Mexico deploys 10,000 troops to end violence over drug lord’s death
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox Published Feb 24, 2026, 05:31 AM Updated Feb 24, 2026, 09:57 AM GUADALAJARA, Mexico - Mexico has deployed 10,000 troops to quell clashes sp
Mexico sends thousands of soldiers to stop violence after death of drug lord
Mexico has deployed thousands of soldiers to bolster security, the country's security minister has said, after a wave of violence erupted following the death of a powerful drug lord. Defence Secretar