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China unveils￡5.4 bn Fujian, its most advanced aircraft carrier yet
China has launched its most advanced and expensive aircraft carrier till date.
The Fujian, costing ￡5.4 bn is an 80,000 tonne super-vessel capable of carrying about 60 aircraft. Stretching over 300 meters, the Fujian cements China’s position as the world’s second-largest carrier fleet.
Chinese president Xi Jinping, supervised the launch of the aircraft carrier marking a significant leap in Beijing’s bid to power far beyond its shores.
The carrier has been built domestically and is equipped with advanced electromagnetic catapults. The ship signifies China’s ambition to operate a truly blue-water navy, one capable of global reach and influence.
With its catapult launch system, the carrier is capable of launching heavy and fully-loaded warplanes including an early-warning and control plane.
This allows the carrier to function against distant targets while far out at sea as it does not have any dependence on land-based reconnaissance aircraft to detect threats.
Fujian is also capable of carrying more arms and fuel which strengthens its range and firepower.
Previous Chinese aircraft carriers, the Shandong and Liaoning had an upward-sloping ski jump deck which were only able to carry lighter loads and launch fighter jets with less arms.
Another major feature of Fujian is its electromagnetic catapult system which makes it the second carrier in the world with such technology.
Previously, America’s USS Gerald R. Ford had such an advanced system.
Traditionally, the carriers use steam systems rather than electromagnet ones. The steam catapults put more stress on both the aircraft and the ship, needing more maintenance, and occupies more space.
Meghan Markle’s return to acting has been dubbed another “reinvention” by a royal commentator
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is set to make a cameo appearance in Jason Orley’s Close Personal Friends. She will play herself in the small role, which is a return tot he screen for the duchess after seven years of hiatus.
Meghan exited the entertainment industry before tying the knot with Prince Harry in 2018. At the time, she played Rachel Zane on hit legal drama Suits.
YouTube star, Leilani of Barbados, told the Express: “I think she’s been practising acting for the five years or so as she’s been cosplaying business women, philanthropists, trad wives or whatever is trending at the moment.”
She added, “Meghan has never been known as a big screen actress. She’s a cable TV actress. This is not a comeback into acting by any means, but instead her millionth reinvention.”
Leilani went on to declare Meghan “unwatchable, un-listenable, and unbearable.”
According to a source, Meghan is dipping her toes into the entertainment industry to see how things go.
“This is a massive moment for Meghan and signifies a return to doing what she truly loves. She has been swamped with offers but this one felt right.
“It is Meghan’s way of gently putting her toe back in the water and seeing how she enjoys being back on set. Everyone involved is super-excited, and have been sworn to secrecy about her involvement,” they added.
- Forms submitted to Election Commission for confirmation.
- Eight candidates withdrew nomination papers earlier.
- Seat fell vacant after Ahmed Chattha’s disqualification.
GUJRANWALA: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) candidate Bilal Farooq Tarar has been elected unopposed in the NA-66 Wazirabad by-election, according to officials.
The returning officer confirmed on Saturday that Tarar’s victory notification has been issued and Form-34 has been forwarded to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for formal confirmation.
The returning officer said that 30 individuals had initially submitted nomination papers for the seat.
However, eight candidates, including those from the Sunni Ittehad Council and the Pakistan Peoples Party, withdrew their nominations, while the remaining candidates retired after the withdrawal period had lapsed.
The NA-66 seat fell vacant after the Election Commission of Pakistan de-seated Punjab PTI President MNA Ahmed Chattha in the wake of his conviction in May 9 riots.
Several PTI lawmakers, including Omar Ayub, Shibli Faraz, Zartaj Gul and others, were convicted by an anti-terrorism courts in various May 9 cases.
Thousands of supporters of PTI founder Imran Khan stormed public property and military installations, including the Corps Commander House in Lahore, on May 9, 2023, in protest against the former premier’s arrest.
The riots — in which lives were lost — erupted after the PTI founder was taken into custody from the premises of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) in a graft case.
Several PTI leaders and workers were released on bail after their arrests, while many remain behind bars.
While conversing with Entertainment Tonight, Jonathan Bailey said there is nothing “s*xier than progress” after he became PEOPLE’s S*xiest Man Alive 2025 on November 3.
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