The U.S. Navy said distributed logistics capabilities allowed it to "strike from sea, move, reload, reposition, and strike again."

Australian media giant Nine Entertainment posted revenue of $1.75 billion and a net profit after tax of $86.3 million for the 12 months ended June 30.

By Stella Qiu and Wayne Cole SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australian consumer prices jumped by far more than forecast in July as electricity costs spiked due to the timing of government rebates, while core inflation also jumped in a blow to hopes of a rate cut as soon as next month.