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  Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) July 26, 2023 The Ukrainian Air Force said Wednesday it had intercepted 36 cruise missiles fired by Russia during a new wave of attacks. "On July 26, 36 enemy cruise missiles were destroyed," said Lieutenant General Mykola Oleshchuk on the air force's official Telegram channel. He did not specify whether Russian missiles had hit their target during the attack. According to the air force, Ukrainian forces intercepted three Kalibr missiles during a first series of strikes in the afternoon, and 33 X-101 and ... read more |
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Kim shows off new North Korean drones, ICBMs to Russia defence ministerSeoul (AFP) July 27, 2023 Walking past huge intercontinental ballistic missiles and previously unseen military drones, Kim Jong Un gave Russia's defence minister a tour of North Korea's newest and most advanced weaponry Thursday, state media reported. ... more  
Biden welcomes staunch US ally Meloni to talk China, UkraineWashington (AFP) July 26, 2023 US President Joe Biden was to host Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at the White House on Thursday, celebrating a staunch NATO ally and setting aside any qualms about her far-right government. ... more  
Kim Jong Un meets Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in PyongyangSeoul (AFP) July 27, 2023 Kim Jong Un met Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu in Pyongyang ahead of a key Korean War anniversary, state media said Thursday, the North Korean leader's first known foreign guest since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic. ... more  
Without providing details, Capitol Hill whistleblower says UFOs realWashington DC (UPI) Jul 26, 2021 The House Oversight Committee on national security heard from a witness Wednesday morning who urged more government transparency on unidentified anomalous phenomena, formerly known as UFOs. ... more |
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  Report faults British government for 'dismal understanding' of Wagner threat  
Biden secures tech safety pledges over 'enormous' AI risksWashington (AFP) July 21, 2023 President Joe Biden evoked AI's "enormous" risk and promise Friday at a White House meeting with tech leaders who committed to guarding against everything from cyber-attacks to fraud as the sector revolutionizes society. ... more |
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Taiwan defends largest airport against simulated Chinese attackTaoyuan, Taiwan (AFP) July 26, 2023 Taiwan staged its first-ever military drill at Taoyuan International Airport on Wednesday, briefly halting commercial traffic as soldiers practised defending the facility against a simulated attack by Beijing. ... more  
Consortium explores energy-efficient electronics and photonicsArlington TX (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 The University of Texas at Arlington is part of a new consortium funded by the Department of Energy that involves the development of new technologies and college courses covering everything from rad ... more 
Next-generation microelectronics manufacturing aims to sustain R and D EcosystemWashington DC (SPX) Jul 21, 2023 With a focus on the future wave of microsystems innovation, DARPA has selected 11 organizations to begin work on the Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing (NGMM) program. The Phase 0 effort ... more  
US says New Zealand welcome to 'engage' in AUKUSWellington (AFP) July 27, 2023 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Thursday that New Zealand would be welcome to engage in the AUKUS alliance, a landmark pact aimed at counterbalancing China's rise in the Pacific. ... more |
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  Rafale sales help France reach arms exports record 
Crew dead as Saudi fighter jet crashes in training: statementRiyadh (AFP) July 26, 2023 A Saudi air force jet crashed on Wednesday during a training exercise in the south of the country, killing its crew, the defence ministry said in a statement. ... more |
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Optimum Technologies unveils innovative spacecraft facility in Northern VirginiaLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 26, 2023 Optimum Technologies, LLC, a vanguard in offering advanced space solutions, has unveiled its cutting-edge spacecraft integration facility in Northern Virginia. A substantial augmentation in the comp ... more 
A faster way to teach a robotBoston MA (SPX) Jul 19, 2023 Imagine purchasing a robot to perform household tasks. This robot was built and trained in a factory on a certain set of tasks and has never seen the items in your home. When you ask it to pick up a ... more  
US commerce chief plans to visit China despite hackingWashington (AFP) July 25, 2023 US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Tuesday she plans to visit China "later this summer," despite earlier reports that her email account was among those breached by China-based hackers. ... more  
Ex-US Marine, once imprisoned in Russia, injured fighting for UkraineWashington (AFP) July 25, 2023 A former US Marine who spent more than two years in a Russian prison was injured fighting in Ukraine, the State Department confirmed Tuesday. ... more |
  Blinken calls out 'problematic behavior' by China as U.S. opens embassy in Tonga  
16 killed as homes hit in Khartoum air, artillery strikesWad Madani, Sudan (AFP) July 25, 2023 Air strikes and artillery barrages from Sudan's warring generals killed at least 16 people in a Khartoum neighbourhood on Tuesday, a neighbourhood group reported. ... more |
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Kim Jong Un pays respect to Mao's eldest son ahead of anniversary celebrationSeoul (AFP) July 26, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited a cemetery commemorating Chinese troops who fought in the Korean War, including the grave of Mao Zedong's eldest son, state media said Wednesday. ... more 
Thales announces Quantum-Ready Cybersecurity measures for GalileoParis, France (SPX) Jul 25, 2023 Thales, the French multinational company, has affirmed its central role in providing cybersecurity solutions for Galileo, the global navigation satellite system (GNSS) that provides geolocation serv ... more 
Maxar wraps up Design Review for SDA's missile tracking systemLos Angeles CA (SPX) Jul 26, 2023 Maxar Technologies, a leading provider of integrated space solutions and accurate geospatial intelligence, has achieved an important milestone. The company recently wrapped up the first Critical Des ... more
North Korea gives Russian defence ministry delegation 'warm welcome'Seoul (AFP) July 26, 2023 North Korea rolled out the red carpet for the Russian defence minister, state media said Wednesday, with delegations from Moscow and Beijing set to attend Korean War anniversary events, the country's first known foreign visitors since its pandemic border closure. ... more |
Putin 'intends' to visit China in OctoberMoscow (AFP) July 25, 2023 President Vladimir Putin is planning to visit China in October, the Kremlin said Tuesday, as Russia seeks to shore up ties with one of its closest allies. ... more 
U.S. announces a new security package for Ukraine that includes spy dronesWashington DC (UPI) Jul 26, 2023 The Biden administration has announced another package of security assistance for Ukraine worth $400 million in weaponry and equipment that includes Black Hornet spy drones. ... more 
US says Russia damaged American drone over SyriaWashington (AFP) July 25, 2023 Russian fighter aircraft dropped flares above a US drone as it took part in a mission against the Islamic State jihadist group in Syria, damaging its propeller, a US commander said Tuesday. ... more 
N. Zealand 'open to conversations' about role in AUKUS defence pactWellington (AFP) July 26, 2023 New Zealand is "open to conversations" about a possible role in the AUKUS defence pact, its prime minister said Wednesday, opening the door to cooperation that could rile trade partner China. ... more |
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Beijing taps veteran diplomat Wang to replace absent QinBeijing (AFP) July 26, 2023 Wang Yi this week returns as China's foreign minister, stepping into a job he held for almost a decade in the face of the month-long absence of deposed diplomat Qin Gang. ... more 
Blinken in Tonga warns of 'predatory' Chinese aidNuku'Alofa, Tonga (AFP) July 26, 2023 Antony Blinken on Wednesday became the first US secretary of state to visit Tonga, dedicating a new US embassy and warning South Pacific nations about the perils of "predatory" Chinese investment. ... more 
China refuses to say why foreign minister Qin Gang removedBeijing (AFP) July 26, 2023 China refused to disclose on Wednesday why Qin Gang had been sacked as foreign minister, insisting it was releasing information "normally" despite him having not been seen publicly for more than a month. ... more 
China's Qin scrubbed from foreign ministry website after dramatic removalBeijing (AFP) July 25, 2023 China's foreign minister Qin Gang was removed from office on Tuesday, state media reported, after disappearing from the public eye for a month with little explanation from the ruling Communist Party. ... more |
Gone in seven months: China's former foreign minister Qin GangShanghai (AFP) July 25, 2023 China's foreign minister Qin Gang was removed from office on Tuesday, a sudden and unexpected setback for a man whose rise through the diplomatic ranks was seen as evidence of his closeness to leader Xi Jinping. ... more 
Korean War veterans dream of real peace on divided peninsulaSeoul (AFP) July 26, 2023 Korean War veteran Ryu Jae-sik has had a bullet fired by a Chinese soldier lodged in his chest for 70 years, a constant reminder of the conflict that never ended. ... more 
Work nearly complete on controversial Cambodia naval basePhnom Penh (AFP) July 25, 2023 Cambodia confirmed on Tuesday that work is almost complete on a naval base Washington fears is intended for Chinese military use, after satellite images showed a major pier had been built. ... more  
China told to stop tankers in its waters reaching N. KoreaUnited Nations, United States (AFP) July 22, 2023 The Group of Seven nations, the European Union and three other countries are urging China to expel oil tankers from its waters that appear to be taking fuel to North Korea in defiance of UN sanctions, according to a letter seen by AFP on Friday. ... more |
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Russian fighter jets damage U.S. drone in SyriaWashington DC (UPI) Jul 26, 2023 Russian fighter jets have damaged an American drone flying over Syria, escalating tensions between the two nations in the Middle Eastern country where the United States has repeatedly accused the Kremlin of reckless and unprofessional behavior. ... more 
Top Russian, Chinese officials to visit North Korea in post-pandemic firstSeoul July 25, 2023 North Korea will this week welcome Russia's defence minister and a high-level Chinese delegation to Pyongyang for Korean War armistice anniversary celebrations, state media said Tuesday, a sign it could be reopening its borders to high-level visitors after a lengthy pandemic closure. ... more  
Russia claims dramatic increase in ammo productionMoscow (AFP) July 24, 2023 Russia said Monday it had dramatically increased production of ammunition and military equipment, as its offensive in Ukraine enters its eighteenth month. ... more 
China says 'strictly' implements UN resolutionsBeijing (AFP) July 25, 2023 China has insisted it "strictly" implements UN sanctions resolutions, after G7 nations, the European Union and three other countries urged Beijing to expel oil tankers from its waters that appeared to be taking fuel to North Korea. ... more |
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