Thai city on the Gulf, part of Greater Pattaya
The USS Abraham Lincoln has made a brief port call at Laem Chabang, Thailand, allowing about 5,000 sailors and Marines to rest after a record, months-long deployment supporting US operations against Iran. Thai authorities are managing transport, security and restrictions in Pattaya while US officials deny widespread failures in shipboard conditions.
The Fury vs. Joshua heavyweight showdown remains unresolved as promoters signalled the fight will occur, with UK hosting under Contract, and the Saudis pushing for a US venue. Addenda address tax implications and logistics, while Netflix eyes a US broadcast.
The inquest into Cambridge’s former youngest Black professor Jason Arday has opened in London after he resigned amid plagiarism allegations. Senior coroner Dr. Julian Morris has launched an investigation into his death, which his family says followed relentless media scrutiny and public accusations.
American forces dock in Pattaya after a record deployment, aiming to restock and boost the local economy. Officials warn of health and safety risks as policing tightens and the city balances tourism pressures with security.
The acting Navy secretary has been nominated by the president to a permanent post as U.S. forces confront intensified strikes with Iran. The Lincoln has spent nine months at sea, while domestic political shifts accompany the military movements.
The USS Lincoln has arrived in Thai waters after a record-breaking deployment of 286 days at sea, amid reports of crew stress and food shortages. Sailors are heading home as another port stop nears, while vendors and locals in Pattaya react to the visit.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, for rest and recovery after a record-long deployment at sea in the US-Israel war on Iran. Sailors and Marines are being released in staggered groups, and officials say the crew is looking forward to Thai food and downtime, while questions about living conditions and isolation persist.
Negotiations for a landmark all-British heavyweight fight have stalled over venue and contract terms. Fury is pressuring Joshua to confirm a November showdown, with Usyk floated as a potential backup. The parties have signed separate UK deals, but location remains unsettled as promoters weigh Wembley versus Madison Square Garden.
An Australian man, Simon Peter Carman, has pleaded not guilty to murder, concealing a body and other charges in Pattaya after the 17-year-old victim was found dead in a suitcase. Prosecutors say the events unfolded in June in Pattaya, Thailand, with CCTV placing him at the scene. He remains in custody as the case progresses toward trial.
Fury and Joshua have agreed to meet at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on 11 December, with Netflix streaming globally. After years of delays and negotiator standoffs, Britain hosts one of boxing’s biggest events as both fighters push to settle a decade-long rivalry.
The USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after a record 265 days at sea, with families welcoming sailors amid reports of food shortages, mental-health strain, and multiple suicide attempts within the crew during the Iran war deployment.