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UN nuclear watchdog chief says Iran inspection accord 'terribly difficult'Munich, Germany (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 The head of the UN nuclear watchdog Rafael Grossi said Friday that reaching an accord with Iran on inspections of its processing facilities was possible but 'terribly difficult'. ... more 
Iran says ready for nuclear compromise if US lifts sanctionsTehran (AFP) Feb 15, 2026 Iran is ready to compromise on its stockpile of highly enriched uranium in exchange for US sanctions being lifted, its deputy foreign minister said in a BBC interview published Sunday. ... more 
N. Korea's Kim praises bravery of soldiers fighting for RussiaSeoul (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un paid tribute to the 'matchless bravery' of his country's soldiers fighting in Russia's war with Ukraine as he visited a memorial being built to those killed in the conflict, state media reported Saturday. ... more 
Swiss say Oman to host US-Iran talks in Geneva next weekGeneva (AFP) Feb 14, 2026 Switzerland said Saturday that Oman would host talks between the United States and Iran in Geneva next week, with Washington pushing Tehran to make a deal to limit its nuclear programme. ... more |
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EU top diplomat rejects Europe 'bashing' by US as calls grow for a US resetMunich, Germany (AFP) Feb 15, 2026 EU top diplomat Kaja Kallas pushed back Sunday against Europe 'bashing' by the United States, as she said Russia must be forced to make concessions in talks to end the Ukraine war. ... more 
French prosecutors announce special team for Epstein filesParis, France (AFP) Feb 14, 2026 The Paris prosecutor's office on Saturday announced it was setting up a special team of magistrates to analyse evidence that could implicate French nationals in the crimes of the convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ... more 
UK's Starmer urges 'sleeping giant' Europe to curb dependence on USMunich, Germany (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 British leader Keir Starmer will tell the Munich Security Conference that Europe is 'a sleeping giant' and must rely less on the United States for its defence, his office said Friday. ... more  
China FM wants to work with Canadian counterpart to 'eliminate interference'Munich, Germany (AFP) Feb 15, 2026 China's foreign minister Wang Yi told his Canadian counterpart Anita Anand their two countries should work to 'eliminate interference', as they met on the sidelines of a security conference on Saturday. ... more |
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China warns US 'plotting' on Taiwan could lead to 'confrontation'Munich, Germany (AFP) Feb 14, 2026 Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi warned the United States on Saturday against 'plotting' on Taiwan, saying it could lead to a 'confrontation' with China. ... more  
Japan releases arrested Chinese fishing boat captain: mediaTokyo (AFP) Feb 14, 2026 Japan released a Chinese fishing boat captain on Friday night, one day after his arrest, local media reported. ... more 
Australia unveils initial US$2.8 billion for new nuclear subs facilitySydney (AFP) Feb 15, 2026 Australia unveiled AU$3.9 billion (US$2.8 billion) in spending on Sunday as a 'down payment' on a new facility to build nuclear submarines under the tripartite AUKUS security pact with Britain and the United States. ... more 
Trump sending second aircraft carrier to pile pressure on IranWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 US President Donald Trump said Friday he was sending a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East - warning it would be a 'bad day for Iran' if it fails to make a deal on its nuclear program. ... more |
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Syria FM says talks with Israel exclude broader Golan Heights issueMunich, Germany (AFP) Feb 14, 2026 Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani said on Saturday that negotiations on a security deal with Israel were focused on areas Israel has recently occupied and excluded the broader issue of the Golan Heights. ... more 
China FM says Europe 'cannot be a spectator' on UkraineMunich, Germany (AFP) Feb 14, 2026 China's foreign minister said Saturday that Europe 'cannot be a spectator' when it comes to Ukraine and that Beijing hopes the bloc will come up with a plan to resolve the conflict. ... more  
US court rules Marine can keep adopted Afghan war orphanWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 A US court sided Thursday with a Marine and his wife in their controversial adoption of a baby they returned from Afghanistan, despite a legal challenge from the girl's alleged relatives. ... more  
Raytheon demonstrates recoverable Coyote system against drone swarmsLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 Raytheon, an RTX business, has demonstrated the Coyote Block 3 Non-Kinetic system defeating multiple drone swarms during a recent U.S. Army exercise in the United States. The event highlighted the s ... more |
 
NGA taps Vantor for AI change detection from spaceLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2026 Vantor has secured a 5.3 million dollar Luno B contract with the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency to provide AI powered global change detection services that support NGA mapping and intellige ... more 
Momentus and NASA plan joint mission to test orbital servicing technologiesLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2026 Momentus Inc. has entered into a Space Act Agreement with NASA for a new low Earth orbit mission that will test technologies for in-orbit servicing, assembly, and autonomous operations. The collabor ... more 
ReOrbit and Google Cloud develop orbital space cloud networkLos Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 10, 2026 ReOrbit has launched Space Cloud, a multi year initiative to build a distributed network of software enabled satellites that can move and process data securely in orbit, in collaboration with Google ... more 
Beijing vows 'measures' after CIA Chinese-language recruitment adBeijing (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 Beijing will take 'all necessary measures' against foreign espionage activities, the foreign ministry said Friday, after the US spy agency issued a recruitment video targeting Chinese military personnel. ... more |
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Japan seizes Chinese fishing vessel, arrests captain Tokyo (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, an incident that could deepen a spat between the Asian giants. ... more 
The Decline and Fall of Donald TrumpNew York NY (SPX) Feb 13, 2026 As Donald Trump's decline begins, his fall is unlikely to look like a thunderclap so much as a tide going out. One by one, the people and institutions that once swore they would follow him anywhere ... more 
AI's bitter rivalry heads to WashingtonWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 Anthropic's major donation to a political group that competes with an OpenAI-backed organization has highlighted a bitter rift over AI regulation - a key issue heading into the US midterm elections. ... more
US lawmakers urge 'significant' defense spending hike in Taiwan; Taiwan opposition party agrees to consider defence billWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 Dozens of lawmakers from the United States on Thursday urged Taiwan's political parties to support 'significant' defense spending increases, warning that the threat from China 'has never been greater.' ... more |
Drones, sirens, army posters: How four years of war changed a Russian cityVoronezh, Russia (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 A drone whirred through a shopping centre in the Russian city of Voronezh as Shaman, an operator for the Russian army, showed shoppers one of the devices that have dominated the battlefield in Ukraine. ... more 
Diplomacy, nukes and parades: what to watch at North Korea's next party congressSeoul (AFP) Feb 13, 2026 North Korea will hold a landmark party congress at the end of February, a political showcase that will lay out the nation's foreign policy, war planning and nuclear ambitions for the next five years. ... more 
Trump warns Iran of 'very traumatic' outcome if no nuclear dealWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 12, 2026 US President Donald Trump threatened Iran Thursday with 'very traumatic' consequences if it fails to make a nuclear deal - but Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was skeptical about the quality of any such agreement. ... more 
Netanyahu says Trump thinks he is creating conditions for 'good deal' with IranWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 12, 2026 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that US President Donald Trump believed he was creating the conditions for a 'good deal' with Iran, though the Israeli leader remained skeptical about the quality of any such agreement. ... more |
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As Greenland storm passes, US allies focus on stepping up in NATOBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 12, 2026 US allies in NATO said Thursday they believed the crisis over Greenland had passed after the launch of a mission in the Arctic - and looked to press on with bolstering Europe's role in the alliance. ... more  
Macron calls Musk 'an oversubsidised guy', prompting retortAntwerp, Belgium (AFP) Feb 11, 2026 French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday cited state support for Elon Musk's Starlink as an argument for public investment in European industry, provoking a response from the world's richest man after calling him 'oversubsidised' ... more 
EU eyes bases for military training in UkraineBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 11, 2026 EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday Brussels was eyeing several bases that could be used to train Ukrainian troops in the war-torn country if there is a deal to stop the fighting. ... more  
NATO launches 'Arctic Sentry' mission after Greenland crisisBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Feb 11, 2026 NATO on Wednesday said it had launched a new mission to bolster security in the Arctic, in a move to assuage US President Donald Trump after he backed off claims on Greenland. ... more |
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