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  Washington DC (UPI) Jun 2, 2023 The Biden administration said it is taking countermeasures against Russia's unilateral suspension of the New START Treaty, stating it will no longer share key U.S. nuclear information with Moscow and is suspending the visas of treaty inspectors. The State Department announced the punitive measures Thursday, several months after President Vladimir Putin in February suspended Russia's participation in the pact that sets limits on the number of intercontinental-range nuclear weapons the countries ... read more |
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U.S. sanctions Iranians involved in plot to kill John BoltonWashington DC (UPI) Jun 2, 2023 The United States is imposing punitive measures against Iranian operatives and affiliates accused of attempting to assassinate former Trump administration officials and Iranian dissidents around the world. ... more  
US puts China at center of future arms control effortsWashington (AFP) June 2, 2023 A top White House official on Friday will make the case for putting rising nuclear power China at the center of future arms control efforts with Russia. ... more  
Space Force units to be permanently situated in Colorado, no decision on HQMiami FL (UPI) Jun 1, 2023 A number of high-profile units of U.S. Space Force will permanently be based in Colorado, after officials released a final decision. ... more  
Zelensky warns doubts on Ukraine NATO membership endanger EuropeBulboaca, Moldova (AFP) June 1, 2023 Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned European leaders on Thursday that any doubts they show before admitting Kyiv into the NATO alliance will embolden Russia to attack more countries. ... more |
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 NATO chief to visit Ankara to push Sweden membership 
AFMC reaches one-year anniversary as Servicing Major Command for US Space ForceWright-Patterson AFB OH (SPX) Jun 02, 2023 Air Force Materiel Command has recognized a year of fully providing Servicing Major Command support to Airmen supporting the U.S. Space Force. On June 1, 2022, AFMC reached Full Operational Ca ... more  
US and SKorea issue warning about NKorean hacker group linked to satellite launchSeoul, South Korea (UPI) Jun 02, 2023 The United States and South Korea issued a joint cybersecurity advisory Friday about a North Korean hacker group that Seoul claims stole technology used in the North's failed satellite launch attemp ... more |
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US and Taiwan ink trade deal as China issues warningWashington (AFP) June 1, 2023 The United States and Taiwan signed a trade deal Thursday aimed at deepening economic relations between both sides - in a move that has sparked a warning from Beijing. ... more  
Russia 'thwarts' attack on border as three killed in KyivMoscow (AFP) June 1, 2023 Moscow said Thursday it thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to "invade" its southwestern border as Russia pounded Kyiv with missiles, killing three including a child. ... more 
China envoy sees 'many difficulties' preventing Ukraine peace talksBeijing (AFP) June 2, 2023 China's special envoy for Eurasian affairs said Friday there remained "many difficulties" ahead before Ukraine and Russia can sit down for peace talks on ending the war. ... more  
Singapore and China to establish secure defense telephone linkMiami FL (UPI) Jun 1, 2023 Singapore Thursday announced an agreement to establish a secure defense telephone link with China. It came during the introductory visit of Chinese Minister of National Defense Gen. Li Shangfu. ... more |
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 NATO debates 'security guarantees' for Ukraine 
US faces 'proliferating global challenges,' Joe Biden tells Air Force gradsMiami FL (UPI) Jun 1, 2023 In a Thursday commencement speech to the U.S. Air Force Academy's 2023 graduating class, President Joe Biden said a rapidly changing world awaits the new officers and will affect U.S. interests from Europe to Asia Pacific. ... more  
Galileo Second Generation enters full development phaseParis (ESA) Jun 01, 2023 The main procurements batch of Galileo Second Generation initiated last summer has been finalised, leaving the system ready for its In Orbit Validation development phase. Today, following the openin ... more |
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Tesla's Musk hails China's 'vitality' during Beijing visitBeijing (AFP) May 31, 2023 Elon Musk praised China's "vitality and promise" on Wednesday, Beijing said, during a trip to the Chinese capital in which he has met multiple government officials and reportedly declared he will expand his business there. ... more  
After IS and bombs, refugee sisters sing of Kurdish sorrowArbil, Iraq (AFP) June 2, 2023 When the Syrian Kurdish sisters Perwin and Norshean Salih sing about loss, it comes from the heart. ... more  
US slaps sanctions on Sudan warring sides as ceasefire crumblesKhartoum (AFP) June 1, 2023 The United States announced sanctions Thursday on Sudanese leaders it blames for the breakdown of US and Saudi-brokered ceasefire efforts after shelling and air strikes killed 18 civilians at a Khartoum market. ... more 
Burkina Faso says 50 jihadists killed in attack on convoyOuagadougou (AFP) June 1, 2023 Two civilians and at least 50 "terrorists" were killed in jihadist-hit northern Burkina Faso when a food convoy being escorted by troops was ambushed, the armed forces said on Thursday. ... more |
  Beijing blames US 'provocation' for South China Sea fighter jet incident 
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 |
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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 
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 
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 
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 |
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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Japan says N. Korea 'ballistic missile launch' violates UN resolutionsTokyo (AFP) May 31, 2023 North Korea's launch of a "ballistic missile" violates UN Security Council resolutions, Japan said Wednesday, after what Pyongyang said was a failed attempt to put a satellite in space. ... more 
Top Chinese intelligence official visits Myanmar for 'cooperation' talksYangon (AFP) May 31, 2023 A top Chinese intelligence official has visited Myanmar to discuss military "cooperation" with the junta, Myanmar state media reported Wednesday, the latest high-profile delegation sent by Beijing to its internationally isolated ally. ... more  
'Boy who cried wolf': Seoul residents panic after false rocket alarmSeoul (AFP) May 31, 2023 An emergency evacuation alert sent in error across Seoul over a North Korean rocket launch triggered widespread panic on Wednesday, crashing internet services and raising fears the government could not be trusted to handle a real crisis. ... more  
Astronauts meet in Tiangong space station core moduleBeijing (XNA) May 31, 2023 The Shenzhou XVI mission crew, which includes the first Chinese civilian astronaut, reached orbit on Tuesday and started work in the Tiangong space station. Aboard the Shen�zhou XVI spacecraft ... more |
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