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  Beijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Beijing blamed US "provocation" Wednesday for an incident last week in which a Chinese plane crossed in front of an American surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea. The incident comes at a time of frayed ties between Washington and Beijing over issues including Taiwan, which China regards as its territory, and the shooting down of an alleged Chinese spy balloon that flew over the United States this year. "The United States' long-term and frequent sending of ships and planes to conduct cl ... read more |
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US unveils $300 mn arms package, asks Kyiv not to strike inside RussiaWashington (AFP) May 31, 2023 The United States announced a new $300 million arms package for Ukraine on Wednesday, including air defense systems and tens of millions of rounds of ammunition, but warned Kyiv that US weaponry should not be used to attack within Russia. ... more  
'Unfortunate' China declined talks says Austin; as Blinken urges China 'open lines' Tokyo (AFP) June 1, 2023 Beijing's decision to decline a meeting between US and Chinese defence chiefs is "unfortunate", particularly given recent "provocative" Chinese behaviour, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday. ... more 
NATO debates 'security guarantees' for Ukraine; Macron urges 'tangible' guarantees Oslo (AFP) June 1, 2023 NATO foreign ministers meeting in Oslo Thursday debated providing security guarantees to Ukraine after its war with Russia ends, as the alliance looks to narrow divisions over Kyiv's push to join the bloc. ... more 
NATO looks to bridge gaps on Ukraine membership bid; Macron urges 'tangible' guarantees Oslo (AFP) June 1, 2023 NATO foreign ministers meeting in Oslo Thursday will try to narrow divisions on Ukraine's push to join, upping spending and finding a new alliance chief, ahead of a July summit. ... more |
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Once hostile, NASA holds first public meeting on UFOsWashington (AFP) May 31, 2023 The truth is out there - but we're going to need to look harder. ... more 
NATO chief to visit Ankara in 'near future' to push Sweden membershipOslo (AFP) June 1, 2023 NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Thursday said he would visit Ankara "in the near future" to push the ratification of Sweden's membership, after the re-election of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. ... more  
China's Xi, officials call for tighter controls over AIBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Chinese leader Xi Jinping and top officials have called for greater state oversight over artificial intelligence as part of work to counter "dangerous storms" facing the country, state media reported Wednesday. ... more  
N. Korea will 'correctly' put spy satellite into orbit soon, Kim's sister saysSeoul (AFP) June 1, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister said Thursday that Pyongyang would "correctly" place a spy satellite into orbit soon, a day after their first attempt crashed. ... more |
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Iran increasing nuclear stockpile while cooperating: IAEAVienna (AFP) May 31, 2023 Iran has significantly increased its stockpile of enriched uranium in recent months, continuing its nuclear escalation, a confidential report by the UN nuclear watchdog on Wednesday seen by AFP said. ... more 
Colorado Springs to host DEL 15, two additional squadronsArlington VA (AFNS) Jun 01, 2023 The U.S. Space Force's Space Delta 15, activated in March 2023, is expected to be permanently based at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado, along with the new 75th Intelligence, Surveillance, and R ... more 
US Air Force announces preferred locations for STARCOM HQ, three DeltasArlington VA (AFNS) Jun 01, 2023 The Department of the Air Force selected Patrick Space Force Base, Florida, as the preferred location to host the Space Training and Readiness Command Headquarters, along with Space Delta 10. Kirtla ... more 
US, Japan modernising military alliance: AustinTokyo (AFP) June 1, 2023 The United States and Japan are working to modernise their military alliance in the face of threats from China, North Korea and Russia, US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said Thursday. ... more |
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Taiwan, US to sign trade deal: TaipeiTaipei (AFP) June 1, 2023 The United States and Taiwan will sign a trade deal on Thursday, Taipei said, in a move likely to stoke tensions between Beijing and Washington over the island. ... more 
Off Key West, Navy pilot safely ejects after ditching jet in Straits of FloridaMiami FL (UPI) May 31, 2023 A U.S. Navy pilot was rescued Wednesday after ejecting from a Northrop F-5 Tiger II aircraft shortly after taking off from Naval Air Station Key West in Florida. ... more 
Biden nominates Gen. Eric Smith to lead MarinesMiami FL (UPI) May 31, 2023 President Joe Biden has nominated Gen. Eric Smith, currently the No. 2 commanding officer in the Marine Corps, to lead the military branch, according to information received by the Senate on Tuesday. ... more 
Famed Australian soldier loses war crimes defamation caseSydney (AFP) June 1, 2023 One of Australia's most decorated soldiers lost a landmark defamation case Thursday after a bruising trial filled with accusations of murder, domestic violence, witness intimidation and war crimes. ... more |
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North Korea spy satellite crashes into sea, Seoul salvages wreckageSeoul (AFP) May 31, 2023 North Korea attempted to launch a spy satellite Wednesday but it crashed into the sea after a rocket failure, with the South Korean military retrieving part of the likely wreckage in a potential intelligence bonanza. ... more
NATO upbeat on Sweden bid as US urges Turkey to say yesOslo (AFP) May 30, 2023 NATO's chief voiced guarded optimism Tuesday on welcoming Sweden to the alliance as the United States pressed holdout Turkey to drop its objections, two days after President Tayyip Recep Erdogan won re-election. ... more 
Beijing blames US 'provocation' for South China Sea fighter jet incidentBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Beijing blamed US "provocation" Wednesday for an incident last week in which a Chinese plane crossed in front of an American surveillance aircraft over the South China Sea. ... more 
NASA study group to hold first public meeting on UFO findingsWashington DC (UPI) May 31, 2021 NASA's task force dedicated to looking into UFO sightings over the United States is holding its first public meeting Wednesday, which will include taking questions. ... more |
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