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BYD New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6” Launch Event

BYD Unveils New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6”. Photo shows (from left) Lou Chao, Head of DM System Development at BYD Auto New Technology Research Institute, and Atsuki Tofukuji, President of BYD Auto Japan.=December 1,2025,Tokyo

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BYD New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6” Launch Event

BYD Unveils New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6”. Photo shows (from left) Lou Chao, Head of DM System Development at BYD Auto New Technology Research Institute, and Atsuki Tofukuji, President of BYD Auto Japan.=December 1,2025,Tokyo

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BYD New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6” Launch Event

BYD New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6” Launch Event=December 1,2025,Tokyo

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BYD New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6” Launch Event

BYD New Plug-in Hybrid “Sea Lion 6” Launch Event=December 1,2025,Tokyo

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First Images acquired by Sentinel-1D

Handout photo dated on November 7, 2025 shows following its launch on 4 November 2025, Copernicus Sentinel-1D has delivered its first images. Among these is this radar image acquired on 7 November 2025, showing northern Germany. The false colour visualisation of the image highlights different types of land cover such as cultivated fields, water bodies, and urban areas, including the cities of Bremen, Bremerhaven, Oldenburg, and Meldorf. The Elbe and Weser rivers flowing into the North Sea are visible in deep blue tones, along with the Wadden Sea. Bremen, Germany on November 7, 2025. Photo by European Union, Copernicus Sentinel-1 imagery via ABACAPRESS.COM

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China: Jielong-3 Rocket Launches From Offshore Platform in Shandong

On August 8, 2025, in Rizhao, Shandong, a video captured the breathtaking moment a massive rocket soared into the sky off the coast. The footage showed the Jielong-3 carrier rocket igniting and lifting off from an offshore platform, marking China’s successful “one rocket, eleven satellites” sea launch.

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Japan's new PM Takaichi

Japan's new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to the press at the prime minister's office in Tokyo on Oct. 22, 2025, over North Korea's launch of ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan earlier in the day.

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China: Octopus Clings to Phone After Being Caught by Fisher in Fuzhou

In Fuzhou, Fujian, a video captured a man fishing when he unexpectedly caught an octopus with a phone stuck to one of its tentacles on September 28. The octopus refused to let go, wrapping its arms tightly around the device as if claiming it as its own.

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Handong Satellites Launch - China

A Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) rocket carrying the Geely-04 constellation of satellites lifts off from sea near the city of Rizhao, in east China's Shandong Province, August 9, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 12:31 a.m. (Beijing Time), sending the Geely-04 constellation of satellites into planned orbit. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the offshore launch mission. by Guo Jinqi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handong Satellites Launch - China

A Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) rocket carrying the Geely-04 constellation of satellites lifts off from sea near the city of Rizhao, in east China's Shandong Province, August 9, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 12:31 a.m. (Beijing Time), sending the Geely-04 constellation of satellites into planned orbit. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the offshore launch mission. by Guo Jinqi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handong Satellites Launch - China

A Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) rocket carrying the Geely-04 constellation of satellites lifts off from sea near the city of Rizhao, in east China's Shandong Province, August 9, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 12:31 a.m. (Beijing Time), sending the Geely-04 constellation of satellites into planned orbit. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the offshore launch mission. by Guo Jinqi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handong Satellites Launch - China

A Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) rocket carrying the Geely-04 constellation of satellites lifts off from sea near the city of Rizhao, in east China's Shandong Province, August 9, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 12:31 a.m. (Beijing Time), sending the Geely-04 constellation of satellites into planned orbit. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the offshore launch mission. by Guo Jinqi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Handong Satellites Launch - China

A Smart Dragon-3 (SD-3) rocket carrying the Geely-04 constellation of satellites lifts off from sea near the city of Rizhao, in east China's Shandong Province, August 9, 2025. The rocket blasted off at 12:31 a.m. (Beijing Time), sending the Geely-04 constellation of satellites into planned orbit. The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted the offshore launch mission. by Guo Jinqi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Japan: Fire Erupts on Fireworks Barges at Yokohama Festival, Event Canceled 2

A fireworks festival in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district descended into chaos on Monday evening, August 4, when two of eight launch barges caught fire, forcing the event's cancellation. Five crew members jumped into the sea and were rescued; one sustained minor injuries. About 20,000 fireworks had been scheduled, but the blaze — reportedly caused by a launch system malfunction — continued firing briefly despite attempts to stop it. The fire was extinguished by Tuesday morning, and police and the coast guard are investigating.

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Japan: Fire Erupts on Fireworks Barges at Yokohama Festival, Event Canceled

A fireworks festival in Yokohama’s Minato Mirai district descended into chaos on Monday evening, August 4, when two of eight launch barges caught fire, forcing the cancellation of the event. Five crew members jumped into the sea and were rescued, with one sustaining minor injuries. About 20,000 fireworks had been scheduled, but the blaze — reportedly caused by a launch system malfunction — continued firing for a short time despite attempts to halt it. The fire was extinguished Tuesday morning, and police and the coast guard are investigating.

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SpaceX: Debris From Starship Spotted In Skies Over Caribbean After Test Flight Fails

Debris from SpaceX's Starship rocket was spotted in the skies over the Caribbean on Thursday, January 16, after the test flight ended in failure with the rocket exploding mid-air. This video was shot from the Disney Treasure cruise ship sailing through the Caribbean Sea.

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US Navy Shoots Down Its Own F/A-18 In Red Sea Fight

Handout photo dated May 2, 2024 shows Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (Launch/Recovery) Airman Tyler Cardamone, from Peak, Delaware, assigned to air department’s V-2 division, gives a thumbs up as an F/A-18F Super Hornet from Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 103 takes off from the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in the Atlantic Ocean. A U.S. Navy cruiser shot down a Navy F/A-18 fighter jet over the Red Sea early Sunday morning, U.S. Central Command said. The F/A-18 was shot by weapons from the guided-missile cruiser the USS Gettysburg after taking off from the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier on Dec. 22. Both Navy aviators were able to eject from the fighter jet and were recovered safely. One of the two sustained minor injuries, according to CENTCOM. The USS Gettysburg “mistakenly fired on” the F/A-18, CENTCOM said. The shoot down happened amid a weekend of military action against the Houthis, a militant Yemeni nationalist group that controls much of Yemen, including the capital. Ameri

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Trudeau at the naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy vessel

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sings O Canada as sea cadets stand at the front of the stage during a launch and naming ceremony for the new Royal Canadian Navy Joint Support vessel HMCS Protecteur, at Seaspan Shipyards in North Vancouver, BC, Canada, on Friday, December 13, 2024. Photo by Darryl Dyck/CP/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Allows Ukraine To Strike Inside Russia With Missiles

Handout photo dated July 5, 2017 shows a M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System assigned to the 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Republic of Korea (ROK)/U.S. Combined Division fires an MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile into the East Sea off South Korea. US President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia. For months, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has been urging that the restrictions on the missiles, known as ATACMS, be lifted, allowing Kyiv to strike outside its own borders. Photo by U.S. Army via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Biden Allows Ukraine To Strike Inside Russia With Missiles

Handout photo dated July 5, 2017 shows a M270 Multiple Launch Rocket System assigned to the 210th Field Artillery Brigade, 2nd Republic of Korea (ROK)/U.S. Combined Division fires an MGM-140 Army Tactical Missile into the East Sea off South Korea. US President Joe Biden has given the green light for Ukraine to use long-range missiles supplied by the US to strike Russia. For months, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has been urging that the restrictions on the missiles, known as ATACMS, be lifted, allowing Kyiv to strike outside its own borders. Photo by U.S. Army via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yuanwang 1 Space Merit Ship

SHANGHAI, CHINA - SEPTEMBER 7, 2024 - The Yuanwang 1 space merit ship is moored to visitors at the former site of Jiangnan Shipyard on the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China, September 7, 2024. As the first generation comprehensive space ocean survey ship independently developed and designed by 708 Research Institute under China State Shipbuilding Industry Corporation, it successfully completed 57 major national scientific research and test missions such as long-range launch vehicles, weather satellites and manned spacecraft, making great contributions to the country and the nation. After decommissioning in 2010, it was permanently parked at its birthplace as a memorial. Incarnate patriotic tourism scenic spot and popular science education base, enjoy the reputation of "sea science city".

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Yemen's Houthi group claims home-made hypersonic missile attack on ship in Arabian Sea

STORY: Yemen's Houthi group claims home-made hypersonic missile attack on ship in Arabian Sea SHOOTING TIME: June 26, 2024 DATELINE: June 27, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:40 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the Houthi group launching a missile in an undisclosed location (source: Houthi group) STORYLINE: Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday they used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week. The Houthis released a video statement purporting to show the launch of the missile, dubbed "Hadim 2," without disclosing the exact timing of the attack. The video depicts a long, yellow rocket with Roman numerals on its fins, launched from a mobile platform in an unidentified desert location. The statement described the Hadim 2 as a solid-fuel hypersonic ballistic missile manufactured by Houthi military facilities. The group said this marked the first public revelation of the missile, used to target the Israeli-related c

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YEMEN-HOUTHI GROUP-HYPERSONIC MISSILE-LAUNCH

(240626) -- SANAA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The screenshot captured from a video released by Yemen's Houthi group on June 26, 2024 shows that a hypersonic missile is launched from an undisclosed desert area in Yemen. Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday they used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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YEMEN-HOUTHI GROUP-HYPERSONIC MISSILE-LAUNCH

(240626) -- SANAA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The screenshot captured from a video released by Yemen's Houthi group on June 26, 2024 shows that a hypersonic missile is launched from an undisclosed desert area in Yemen. Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday they used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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YEMEN-HOUTHI GROUP-HYPERSONIC MISSILE-LAUNCH

(240626) -- SANAA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The screenshot captured from a video released by Yemen's Houthi group on June 26, 2024 shows that a hypersonic missile is launched from an undisclosed desert area in Yemen. Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday they used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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YEMEN-HOUTHI GROUP-HYPERSONIC MISSILE-LAUNCH

(240626) -- SANAA, June 26, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The screenshot captured from a video released by Yemen's Houthi group on June 26, 2024 shows that a hypersonic missile is launched from an undisclosed desert area in Yemen. Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday they used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM)

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YEMEN-HOUTHI GROUP-HYPERSONIC MISSILE-LAUNCH

(240626) -- SANAA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The screenshot captured from a video released by Yemen's Houthi group on June 26, 2024 shows that a hypersonic missile is launched from an undisclosed desert area in Yemen. Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday they used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week. (Xinhua)

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YEMEN-HOUTHI GROUP-HYPERSONIC MISSILE-LAUNCH

(240626) -- SANAA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The screenshot captured from a video released by Yemen's Houthi group on June 26, 2024 shows that a hypersonic missile is launched from an undisclosed desert area in Yemen. Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday they used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week. (Xinhua)

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YEMEN-HOUTHI GROUP-HYPERSONIC MISSILE-LAUNCH

(240626) -- SANAA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The screenshot captured from a video released by Yemen's Houthi group on June 26, 2024 shows that a hypersonic missile is launched from an undisclosed desert area in Yemen. Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday they used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week. (Xinhua)

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YEMEN-HOUTHI GROUP-HYPERSONIC MISSILE-LAUNCH

(240626) -- SANAA, June 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The screenshot captured from a video released by Yemen's Houthi group on June 26, 2024 shows that a hypersonic missile is launched from an undisclosed desert area in Yemen. Yemen's Houthi group said on Wednesday they used a domestically developed hypersonic missile in an attack on a cargo ship in the Arabian Sea earlier this week. (Xinhua)

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Yemen's Houthis claim fresh attacks against 2 commercial vessels in Red Sea

STORY: Yemen's Houthis claim fresh attacks against 2 commercial vessels in Red Sea SHOOTING TIME: June 8, 2024 DATELINE: June 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:25 LOCATION: Sanaa CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of a Houthi spokesman making a video statement in Sanaa STORYLINE: Yemen's Houthi group on Friday claimed responsibility for launching missile and drone attacks against two commercial vessels in the Red Sea. Houthi military spokesman Yahya Sarea said in a statement that the attacks targeted two ships belonging to companies that violated the Houthi decision to ban entry to Israeli ports. He identified the ships as Elbella and AAL GENOA. In the statement aired by Houthi-run al-Masirah TV, Sarea said the attacks were "carried out with a number of drones, ballistic and naval missiles, and the hits were accurate." He also vowed to launch more such attacks until "Israel stops the war on Gaza." Earlier in the day, the Houthi television al-Masirah reported that "the U.S.-British coalition launched multiple

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N. Korea fires ballistic missiles

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 30, 2024, after North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan earlier in the day, just days after a satellite rocket launch by Pyongyang ended in failure.

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N. Korea fires ballistic missiles

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida meets the press at the premier's office in Tokyo on May 30, 2024, after North Korea launched ballistic missiles toward the Sea of Japan earlier in the day, just days after a satellite rocket launch by Pyongyang ended in failure.

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHANDONG-COMMERCIAL ROCKET-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(240529) -- RIZHAO, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1 carrying a group of four satellites blasts off from the waters surrounding the east China's Shandong Province, May 29, 2024. China on Wednesday sent a sea-launched rocket into space from the waters surrounding the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of four satellites into planned orbit. The launch vehicle, a sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1, blasted off at 4:12 p.m. (Beijing Time). The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted this offshore mission. (Photo by Li Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHANDONG-COMMERCIAL ROCKET-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(240529) -- RIZHAO, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1 carrying a group of four satellites blasts off from the waters surrounding the east China's Shandong Province, May 29, 2024. China on Wednesday sent a sea-launched rocket into space from the waters surrounding the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of four satellites into planned orbit. The launch vehicle, a sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1, blasted off at 4:12 p.m. (Beijing Time). The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted this offshore mission. (Photo by Li Chao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHANDONG-COMMERCIAL ROCKET-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(240529) -- RIZHAO, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1 carrying a group of four satellites blasts off from the waters surrounding the east China's Shandong Province, May 29, 2024. China on Wednesday sent a sea-launched rocket into space from the waters surrounding the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of four satellites into planned orbit. The launch vehicle, a sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1, blasted off at 4:12 p.m. (Beijing Time). The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted this offshore mission. (Photo by Guo Jinqi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHANDONG-COMMERCIAL ROCKET-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(240529) -- RIZHAO, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1 carrying a group of four satellites blasts off from the waters surrounding the east China's Shandong Province, May 29, 2024. China on Wednesday sent a sea-launched rocket into space from the waters surrounding the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of four satellites into planned orbit. The launch vehicle, a sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1, blasted off at 4:12 p.m. (Beijing Time). The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted this offshore mission. (Photo by Xie Jixiao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHANDONG-COMMERCIAL ROCKET-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(240529) -- RIZHAO, May 29, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1 carrying a group of four satellites blasts off from the waters surrounding the east China's Shandong Province, May 29, 2024. China on Wednesday sent a sea-launched rocket into space from the waters surrounding the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of four satellites into planned orbit. The launch vehicle, a sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1, blasted off at 4:12 p.m. (Beijing Time). The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted this offshore mission. (Photo by Xie Jixiao/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHANDONG-COMMERCIAL ROCKET-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(240529) -- RIZHAO, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1 carrying a group of four satellites blasts off from the waters surrounding the east China's Shandong Province, May 29, 2024. China on Wednesday sent a sea-launched rocket into space from the waters surrounding the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of four satellites into planned orbit. The launch vehicle, a sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1, blasted off at 4:12 p.m. (Beijing Time). The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted this offshore mission. (Photo by Guo Jinqi/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHANDONG-COMMERCIAL ROCKET-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(240529) -- RIZHAO, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1 carrying a group of four satellites blasts off from the waters surrounding the east China's Shandong Province, May 29, 2024. China on Wednesday sent a sea-launched rocket into space from the waters surrounding the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of four satellites into planned orbit. The launch vehicle, a sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1, blasted off at 4:12 p.m. (Beijing Time). The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted this offshore mission. (Photo by Xie Jixiao/Xinhua)

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(EyesOnSci)CHINA-SHANDONG-COMMERCIAL ROCKET-SATELLITES-LAUNCH (CN)

(240529) -- RIZHAO, May 29, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1 carrying a group of four satellites blasts off from the waters surrounding the east China's Shandong Province, May 29, 2024. China on Wednesday sent a sea-launched rocket into space from the waters surrounding the eastern province of Shandong, placing a group of four satellites into planned orbit. The launch vehicle, a sea-borne variant of commercial rocket CERES-1, blasted off at 4:12 p.m. (Beijing Time). The Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center conducted this offshore mission. (Photo by Li Chao/Xinhua)