{
  "id": 4412342,
  "title": "USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on its way home from Middle East",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/uss-abraham-lincoln-sails-past-singapore-on-its-way-home-from-middle-4412342",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-30T11:33:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Khaosod English",
    "slug": "khaosod-english",
    "url": "https://www.khaosodenglish.com/news/international/2026/08/30/uss-abraham-lincoln-sails-past-singapore-on-its-way-home-from-middle-east/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln passed near Singapore early Sunday, on its way back to the United States after a challenging deployment in the Middle East. The ship is expected to dock in Thailand for a stopover before returning to its home port.\n\nLocal fishermen on the Indonesian island of Batam, located across the Singapore Strait from Singapore, observed the massive vessel transiting the waters near Singapore just after 1 a.m. local time. The Lincoln, one of the largest warships in the U.S. Navy fleet, was part of the U.S. military's ongoing efforts against Iran. Its mission included a record-breaking continuous deployment period of over 250 days at sea.\n\nConcerns have mounted regarding the mental well-being of the crew and the availability of essential supplies like food and hygiene products during this prolonged mission. The U.S. Navy has acknowledged these issues. As it continues its journey, Thai officials have confirmed that the USS Abraham Lincoln will stop in Thailand for rest and recuperation before heading back to its base in the United States.",
  "summary": "BATAM, Indonesia (AP) — The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln sailed past Singapore early on Sunday as it headed home after a grueling deployment in the Middle East. It’s expected to stop in Thailand for a port visit. Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam, across the Singapore Strait, spotted the massive vessel as it […] The post USS Abraham Lincoln sails past…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on its way home from Middle East",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/uss-abraham-lincoln-sails-past-singapore-on-its-way-home-from-middle-4351414",
        "published": "2026-08-30T05:02:47.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Associated Press",
        "title": "USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on its way home from Middle East",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/uss-abraham-lincoln-sails-past-singapore-on-its-way-home-from-middle",
        "published": "2026-08-30T05:23:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "CBS News",
        "title": "USS Lincoln sails past Singapore after 9-month deployment",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/30/uss-lincoln-sails-past-singapore-after-9-month-deployment",
        "published": "2026-08-30T11:07:43.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}