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  Sydney, Australia (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 China Media Group's recent video coverage has brought into the limelight the revolutionary JF-22 hypersonic wind tunnel. This technologically advanced wind tunnel has successfully passed stringent quality tests and is currently regarded as the world's premier facility of its kind. The primary function of the JF-22 is to facilitate a plethora of simulated flight experiments, pivotal during the development of various aircraft models. Wind tunnels are essential in generating high-speed airflow, which ... read more |
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When ET calls, can we be sure we're not being spoofed?Berkeley CA (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 Scientists have devised a new technique for finding and vetting possible radio signals from other civilizations in our galaxy - a major advance in the search for extraterrestrial intelligence (SETI) ... more  
UK to bolster army stockpiles after latest defence reviewLondon (AFP) July 18, 2023 Britain announced on Tuesday it plans to spend an extra 2.5 billion pounds ($3.3 billion) on army munitions and create a new "global response force", vowing to learn lessons from the war in Ukraine. ... more  
Why people tend to believe UFOs are extraterrestrialColumbia SC (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 Most of us still call them UFOs - unidentified flying objects. NASA recently adopted the term "unidentified anomalous phenomena," or UAP. Either way, every few years popular claims resurface that th ... more  
N. Korean leader's sister dismisses talks with US as 'a daydream'Seoul (AFP) July 17, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's powerful sister dismissed the idea of talks with the United States as "a daydream" on Monday, the eve of the first US-South Korean meeting on nuclear deterrence. ... more |
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 North Korea fires two ballistic missiles into sea 
U.S. soldier believed to be detained in North Korea after crossing DMZWashington DC (UPI) Jul 18, 2023 A U.S. soldier is believed to have been detained in North Korea after crossing the military demarcation line from South Korea without authorization Tuesday, the Pentagon said. ... more |
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Blinken urges Senate to confirm dozens of foreign service nomineesWashington DC (UPI) Jul 18, 2023 Secretary of State Antony Blinken is calling on the U.S. Senate to confirm dozens of State Department nominees whose appointments have been blocked by Republican Sen. Rand Paul over his longstanding demand for more government information on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. ... more 
Sri Lankan leader seeks to disarm India's China fearsColombo (AFP) July 18, 2023 Sri Lanka's president arrives in India on Thursday for his first visit to the regional powerhouse, with concerns mounting in New Delhi over China's increasing influence in the strategically placed but financially bankrupt island. ... more  
NATO warns Kosovo over drone purchasePristina (AFP) July 17, 2023 NATO forces in Kosovo warned the government on Monday over the recent purchase of lethal drones from Turkey, saying the peacekeeping operation remained in charge of the territory's airspace. ... more  
US nuclear ballistic missile submarine arrives in SKorea for first time in decadesWashington DC (UPI) Jul 18, 2023 An Ohio-class nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine, the USS Kentucky, arrived in Busan on Tuesday for the first visit of its kind in more than 40 years, South Korea's Defense Ministry said, as Seoul and Washington step up efforts to deter nuclear threats from North Korea. ... more |
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  Iraqi PM visits Syria to bolster ties  
Israel strikes in Syria kill 3 pro-regime fighters: monitorBeirut (AFP) July 19, 2023 Israeli air strikes early Wednesday near Syria's capital Damascus killed three fighters loyal to President Bashar al-Assad's regime and wounded four others, a war monitor said. ... more |
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Netanyahu rails against protesting military reservistsWashington DC (UPI) Jul 17, 2023 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday criticized military reservists for refusing to serve as a protest over his proposed judicial reforms, in his first appearance since he was hospitalized over the weekend. ... more 
Two killed in apparent attack on Crimean bridge; Russia vows to retaliateWashington DC (UPI) Jul 17, 2023 A mother and father from Russia's Belgorod region were killed and their daughter was injured in an undescribed Monday morning incident on the strategically important Crimean Bridge, said Russian officials who blame Ukraine and vow to retaliate. ... more 
Ukraine still has 'significant' reserves for counteroffensive: USWashington (AFP) July 18, 2023 Ukraine still has "significant" reserves it has yet to commit to its slow-moving counteroffensive against Russian troops, the top US military officer said Tuesday. ... more  
China's Wang to visit SAfrica, Nigeria, Kenya and TurkeyBeijing (AFP) July 19, 2023 China's top diplomat Wang Yi will visit South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Turkey in the coming days, Beijing's foreign ministry announced on Wednesday. ... more |
  Beijing's top diplomat tells Kissinger 'impossible to contain' China  
NASA space laser provides answers to a rainforest canopy mysteryFlagstaff AZ (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 We know less about the rainforest canopy, where most of the world's species live than we do about the surface of Mars or the bottom of the ocean. However, that is about to change thanks to GEDI-a NA ... more |
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Orbit and Viasat collaborate to merge airborne terminals with expansive Ka-band NetworkLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 Netanya, Israel (SPX) Jul 18, 2023 Orbit Communications Systems Inc., a supplier of SATCOM terminals, tracking ground station solutions, and crucial airborne audio management systems, has announced ... more  
UN chief warns of AI risks to global peaceUnited Nations, United States (AFP) July 18, 2023 UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Tuesday warned that artificial intelligence could pose a risk to global peace and security, calling on all member states to urgently set up guardrails to keep the technology in check. ... more  
ESA moves ahead with In-Orbit Servicing missionsParis, France (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 The European Space Agency (ESA) is proactively developing In-Orbit Servicing (IOS) missions to extend the operational life and functionality of satellites already in space. This innovative approach, ... more 
UK targets laser satellite communications with NorthumbriaU research grantLondon, UK (SPX) Jul 14, 2023 Northumbria University in the UK is set to revolutionize the satellite communication systems, thanks to a generous funding award of 5 million pounds from the UK Space Agency. This investment will en ... more |
Teams selected to teach AI Agents to interact with people and learnWashington DC (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 As part of DARPA's Environment-driven Conceptual Learning (ECOLE) program, several university teams and industry performers will attempt to create artificial intelligence (AI) agents capable of cont ... more 
House Republicans add culture-war measures to military budgetWashington DC (UPI) Jul 14, 2023 The U.S. House of Representatives on Friday passed the annual defense policy bill by a narrow 219-210 vote, after several conservative amendments on abortion, climate change, and race and gender rights were added to the legislation. ... more  
White House releases plan to increase investment in cybersecurityWashington DC (UPI) Jul 13, 2023 The White House on Thursday released a national strategy to address cybersecurity as the administration was investigating a major hacking incident that compromised unclassified emails at the Commerce and State departments in May. ... more  
Taiwan VP to attend inauguration of Paraguay's Pena with US transitsTaipei (AFP) July 17, 2023 Taiwan on Monday said Vice President William Lai will attend the inauguration of Paraguay's new president next month with US stopovers, a move likely to spark a rebuke from Beijing. ... more |
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US condemns 'unsafe' Russian flying over SyriaWashington (AFP) July 18, 2023 A Russian warplane closely approached an American MC-12 reconnaissance aircraft over Syria, a US commander said Tuesday, describing it as an "unsafe" action that put the US crew at risk. ... more 
Sudan violence rages as paramilitaries deny Darfur war crimesWad Madani, Sudan (AFP) July 16, 2023 Air strikes pummelled Khartoum on Sunday and fighting raged in Sudan's western Darfur region, witnesses said, as a three-month war between the army and rival paramilitaries showed no signs of abating. ... more 
Regional monetary union lifts Mali suspensionBissau (AFP) July 9, 2023 A West African monetary union has agreed to lift its suspension of Mali, imposed in January 2022 over the ruling junta's timeline for returning to civilian rule, it said in a statement. ... more  
Hong Kong questions family of wanted activist Nathan Law: police sourceHong Kong (AFP) July 11, 2023 Hong Kong briefly took in three family members of exiled democracy activist Nathan Law for questioning on Tuesday, a week after authorities issued a bounty on him and seven others accused of breaching the city's national security law. ... more |
US-Israeli analyst charged with China lobbyingWashington (AFP) July 11, 2023 US authorities on Monday announced covert lobbying and arms dealing charges against a US-Israeli analyst who has accused President Joe Biden's son of corruption. ... more 
Myanmar crisis tops agenda at divided ASEAN foreign ministers' meetingJakarta (AFP) July 11, 2023 ASEAN foreign ministers gathered in Indonesia on Tuesday for talks dominated by the crisis in Myanmar, with the regional bloc divided over how or whether to reengage with the country's ruling junta. ... more 
No surprise if N.Korea conducts new nuclear test, US saysWashington (AFP) July 16, 2023 The United States would not be surprised if North Korea conducts another nuclear test, following the regime's launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile this past week, a senior White House official said Sunday. ... more 
China and Russia to hold joint naval drillsBeijing (AFP) July 16, 2023 Chinese naval vessels set sail this weekend to participate in joint manoeuvres with the Russian military, Chinese defence authorities said Sunday. ... more |
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US Air Force suspends personnel moves, bonuses over funding shortfallWashington DC (UPI) Jul 11, 2023 A funding shortfall, due to higher-than-expected costs, is forcing the U.S. Air Force to suspend thousands of airmen's moves and bonuses through September. ... more 
Wagner not participating in Ukraine fighting in any significant way: PentagonWashington (AFP) July 14, 2023 Wagner mercenaries are no longer participating in "any significant capacity" in combat operations in Ukraine, the Pentagon said Thursday, more than two weeks after the group's aborted mutiny in Russia. ... more 
UK defence secretary 'to quit before next govt reshuffle'London (AFP) July 15, 2023 UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace said in an interview published on Saturday that he will step down at the next cabinet reshuffle and not contest the next general election. ... more
Paraguay's Pena says Taiwan ties make 'more sense' than ChinaTaipei (AFP) July 15, 2023 Paraguay's formal ties with Taiwan make "more sense" than recognising China, and will be a greater boost to development in the South American nation, president-elect Santiago Pena said Saturday. ... more |
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