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On 10 August 2026, Vietnam held a ceremony to initiate construction of a brand new type of indigenously designed, multipurpose frigate for the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN). The chosen shipbuilder of this anti-submarine warfare (ASW) frigate is Song Thu Corporation. It is unclear how many vessels will be eventually produced, but the first is now under construction at Song Thu’s shipyard in Da Nang. The first steel is cut for Vietnam’s indigenously designed, multipurpose frigate for the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN). (QDND) Vietnam’s Transition to Indigenous Shipbuilding Vietnam has traditionally relied on the USSR, now Russia, for much of its…

PROJECT D1 adapts the popular Tyrant of the Defense Game Webtoon into a strategy RPG with party-based combat and character growth.The game uses a diorama pixel art style that blends 2D pixel visuals with 3D environments powered by Unreal Engine 5.Explore the fortress city of Crossroad while experiencing battles, exploration, and territory management inspired by the original story. Webzen has announced its new strategy RPG PROJECT D1, and unveiled the first details and in-game visuals for the title. Currently being developed by its subsidiary Webzen Crevix, the game is based on the popular 2022 Naver Webtoon series, Tyrant of the…

A woman aged 30 or older should be able to hold a strict wall sit for about 45 to 60 seconds as a practical baseline target. Holding 60 to 90 seconds reflects good lower body muscular endurance for most recreationally active women. Reaching two minutes with consistent form is a strong result. There is an important caveat. Research does not provide a large, widely accepted set of population norms for a standard two leg wall sit in women over 30. That means no honest article can give you one scientifically validated pass or fail number for every woman in this…

A military base has responded after photos on social media claimed to show poor shower conditions at one of their sites. Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), a military based in Texas, told Military.com it was “addressing the state of the showers” in Camp Bullis after an image posted on Reddit showed the shower with stained floors and yellowing water. Bullis is a training site long used by the base, preceding World War I. “Camp Bullis is an aging training facility in which several military units transient for various exercises and operations,” a JBSA spokesperson told Military.com on Thursday. “The units…

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Softening air cargo rates and little evidence of peak season activity points to a weaker market outlook in the second half of 2026, according to an Aug. 6 report from Xeneta. Spot rates valid for up to one month increased 28% year over year in July to $3.12 per kilogram, per Xeneta. However, rates were down 6% month over month. “In all the conversations we’ve had with our shipper community, in only one was there talk of peak seasons charters,”…

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Since early 2025, the United States has made significant diplomatic efforts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. Negotiators have met in Abu Dhabi, Berlin, Geneva, Istanbul, Paris, and Riyadh; envoys have shuttled to Moscow and Miami. Those efforts deserve credit. But activity is not strategy—and, as demonstrated by the massive strikes across Ukraine and Russia in recent weeks, it has yet to produce results.To make real progress toward peace, Washington should apply lessons from decades of international mediation experience. Although all conflicts are unique, past negotiations show that getting the process right is essential, and they offer insights…

This year marked the 15th deployment of U.S. Marines to Australia under the Marine Rotation Force-Darwin (MRF-D) initiative, but this year’s rotation looked different from the rest because of its certification as a Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force (SPMAGTF).“This is the first rotation in the 15-year history of the program to be certified as a MAGTF, and that’s a big deal,” Col. George Flynn, commanding officer of MRF-D 2026, explained to Defense News.Flynn noted that being certified validates the MAGTF’s credibility and proficiency because, if called upon, a commander “knows the force is going to be able to accomplish…

XS Introduces New Sights and ACRO Optic Plate for Taurus 66 Combat Revolver Fort Worth, Texas (August 12, 2026) – XS® Sights is now offering its pre-drilled Standard Dot tritium sight, Fiber Optic sights, and ACRO Optic Plate for the Taurus 66 Combat revolver. XS Standard Dot Sight The high-contrast Standard Dot tritium sight delivers a precise sight picture without changing the gun’s profile. The dual-illumination design features a tritium lamp surrounded by a green photoluminescent Glow Dot, creating a highly visibly front sight for easy indexing. Made of steel to withstand rugged use in the field, this sight delivers…

PFL Africa is making its return to Morocco on Oct. 10 at Mohammed V Sports Complex in Casablanca.Headlining the card will be the heavyweight showdown pitting Abdoulaye Kane against Badr “Dastan” Medkouri. Kane (5-2) and Medkouri (9-3) have combined for 12 knockouts in 14 wins, with half of them coming within the first frame. In addition, four divisional semifinals will be featured across the lineup in Bantamweight, Welterweight and Lightweight tournament bouts.Winners from each bout will advance to the PFL Africa finals later this year.The PFL Morocco co-main event pits unbeaten Algerian-Canadian Karim “The Kryptonian” Henniene against Nigeria’s Raphael Uchegbu.…