WASHINGTON - A US Navy strike group will be moving toward the western Pacific Ocean near the Korean peninsula, a US official told Reuters on Saturday, as concerns grow about North Korea's advancing weapons programme. The strike group, called Carl Vinson, includes an aircraft carrier and will make its way from Singapore toward the Korean peninsula, according to the official, who was not authorised to speak to the media and requested anonymity. "We feel the increased presence is necessary," the official said, citing North Korea's worrisome behaviour. Earlier this week, US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Florida, where Mr Trump pressed his counterpart to do more to curb North Korea's nuclear programme. Mr Trump's national security aides have completed a review of US options to try to curb North Korea's nuclear and missile programmes.

Source: Bangkok Post April 09, 2017 00:45 UTC