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  Stockholm (AFP) March 14, 2023 Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Tuesday the likelihood that Finland would join NATO before Sweden had "increased" as Stockholm's bid continues to face stiff opposition from Ankara. Kristersson told reporters it had become increasingly clear in recent weeks that Turkey was ready to ratify Finland's bid, but still had reservations about Sweden's, meaning it could ratify Finland's first. "We have no confirmation that will be the case, but we think that the overall assessment after many ... read more |
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Russia says West readying for 'years of confrontation' in AsiaMoscow (AFP) March 14, 2023 Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the West on Tuesday of fomenting "years of confrontation" in the Asia-Pacific region after the AUKUS alliance agreed a nuclear-powered submarines deal. ... more  
China warns AUKUS allies on 'path of error and danger' with subs pactBeijing (AFP) March 14, 2023 China warned on Tuesday that Australia, Britain and the United States were treading a "path of error and danger" after they unveiled a nuclear-powered submarines deal. ... more  
North Korea fires two ballistic missiles, Seoul saysSeoul (AFP) March 14, 2023 North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles Tuesday, Seoul said, Pyongyang's second launch in days and the first since South Korea and the United States began their largest joint military drills in five years. ... more 
Philippines, US to hold largest ever joint war games: officialsManila (AFP) March 14, 2023 The Philippines and the United States will hold their largest ever joint military exercises next month, Philippine and US officials said Tuesday, as the longtime allies seek to counter China's growing regional influence. ... more |
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Russian jet causes American drone to crash over Black Sea: USParis (AFP) March 14, 2023 A Russian fighter jet on Tuesday dumped fuel on an American drone over the Black Sea and then collided with it, causing the drone to crash, the US military said, slamming the manoeuvre as "reckless". ... more 
Taiwan unveils portable attack drone as China tensions riseTaichung, Taiwan (AFP) March 14, 2023 Taiwan unveiled its first portable attack drone on Tuesday, an unmanned aerial vehicle similar to a US model used in Ukraine's fight against Russia, as China steps up military pressure on the island. ... more  
German military has 'too little of everything'Berlin (AFP) March 14, 2023 Germany's military has too little of everything and its barracks are "pitiful" with some lacking WiFi and working toilets, despite a planned overhaul following the Ukraine war, a senior MP said Tuesday. ... more 
Australia faces 'devilishly tricky' task to get nuclear subsSydney (AFP) March 14, 2023 Australia's plan to develop a fleet of stealthy nuclear-powered submarines may be what Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called the biggest single military investment in the country's history. ... more |
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UN nuke watchdog on guard over sub dealVienna (AFP) March 14, 2023 The UN nuclear watchdog on Tuesday said it has to ensure that "no proliferation risks" will come from a nuclear-powered submarine pact by the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom. ... more  
Norway buys US military helicopters to replace European NH90sOslo (AFP) March 14, 2023 Norway said Tuesday it was buying six US-made Seahawk helicopters for over $1 billion dollars to replace the European NH90s it gave up on after a series of delays and setbacks. ... more  
Africa pays the price as China and Russia muscle inDoha (AFP) March 15, 2023 China and Russia are bolstering their presence in Africa to tap its rich natural resources, analysts say, amid grave warnings from UN agencies the world's poorest countries face accumulating crippling debts. ... more
Australia to buy US nuclear subs in ambitious new pactSan Diego (AFP) March 14, 2023 Australia has unveiled plans to buy up to five US nuclear-powered submarines, then build a new model with US and British technology under an ambitious plan to bulk up Western muscle across the Asia-Pacific in the face of a rising China. ... more |
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