https://www.scmp.com/rss/524381/feed The latest news and top stories on the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Based in Silver Spring of Maryland state, the scientific and regulatory agency is dedicated to understanding and predicting changes in climate weather ocean and coasts. Its core mission, "Science Service Stewardship," involves providing vital weather forecasts severe storm warnings and climate monitoring. NOAA also focuses on charting seas deep-sea exploration and managing marine resources. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Igor Patrick Igor Patrick Brazil has cleared a Chinese navy hospital ship to dock in Rio de Janeiro in January, ending a months-long review that drew quiet pushback inside the country’s military, according to local media. The approval, dated November 13 and published Tuesday in the government’s official gazette, allows the Ark Silk Road to remain in Rio from January 8 to January 15 next year. The 178 metre (584 feet) vessel operates under China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy. Records show a United States ship will... https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3333320/brazil-oks-china-naval-visit-while-us-research-ship-plans-call-nearby?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/china/article/3333320/brazil-oks-china-naval-visit-while-us-research-ship-plans-call-nearby?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Nov 2025 21:00:19 +0000