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  Washington DC (UPI) Aug 6, 2023 Four U.S. Navy destroyers encountered 11 Russian and Chinese military vessels near Alaska's Aleutian Islands last week. Alaskan Senators Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan said they have been briefed on the incident, alleging that the vessels were operating in U.S. waters. In a statement Saturday, Sullivan called the incident an "incursion." "The incursion by 11 Chinese and Russian warships operating together - off the coast of Alaska - is yet another reminder that we have entered a new era ... read more |
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North Korea calls itself a 'responsible nuclear power'Washington DC (UPI) Aug 6, 2023 North Korea's permanent mission to the United Nations on Saturday called the isolated country a "responsible nuclear power." ... more  
Thousands of Marines, additional U.S. warships arrive in Middle EastWashington DC (UPI) Aug 8, 2023 Thousands of Marines and additional U.S. warships have arrived in the Middle East as the American military boosts its presence to counter Iranian aggression in the Strait of Hormuz. ... more 
China demands Philippines remove grounded ship from disputed watersBeijing (AFP) Aug 8, 2023 China renewed calls Tuesday for the Philippines to remove an ageing ship from a reef that Manila uses to press its stake in the Spratly Islands in defiance of Beijing's claim to nearly the entire South China Sea. ... more  
Turkish drone kills PKK official in Iraq: Kurdish securitySulaimaniyah, Iraq (AFP) Aug 6, 2023 A Turkish drone strike killed a Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK) military official in northern Iraq on Sunday, officials in the autonomous Kurdistan region said. ... more |
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  Russia accidentally reveals at least 8,500 paratroopers were wounded in Ukraine  
Islamic State group announces death of leaderBeirut (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 The Islamic State group announced on Thursday the death of its leader Abu al-Hussein al-Husseini al-Qurashi, who it said was killed in clashes in northwestern Syria, and named a successor. ... more |
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Iraq asks US, UK to extradite suspects in massive graft scandalBaghdad (AFP) Aug 6, 2023 Iraq on Sunday called on the United States and Britain to extradite former officials accused of facilitating the theft of $2.5 billion in public funds in one of the country's biggest-ever corruption cases. ... more 
Medical journals warn of 'growing' nuclear weapon threatParis (AFP) Aug 2, 2023 More than 100 medical journals across the world issued a rare joint call on Thursday for urgent action to eliminate nuclear weapons, warning that the threat of nuclear catastrophe was "great and growing". ... more  
Tuberville blockade leaves 2 seats on Joint Chiefs unconfirmed for first time in historyWashington DC (UPI) Aug 6, 2023 A blockade enforced by Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., has left two of the eight seats on the Pentagon's Joint Chiefs of Staff filled by interim officers for the first time in history. ... more 
US praises China role in Saudi-led Ukraine talksWashington (AFP) Aug 7, 2023 The United States on Monday welcomed China's participation in Saudi-led talks on the war in Ukraine, with Washington hoping to show Russia as isolated. ... more |
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  'From Ukrainians without love': Drone fundraiser taunts Moscow  
World must 'wake up' to Taiwan security threats: Japan ex-PMTaipei (AFP) Aug 8, 2023 Former Japanese prime minister Taro Aso warned a Taipei security forum Tuesday that the international community must "wake up" to the worsening situation surrounding the Taiwan Strait, a hotspot waterway separating the democratic island from China. ... more |
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Two US Navy men arrested on China spying charges Los Angeles (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Two serving members of the US Navy have been arrested on suspicion of spying for China, the Department of Justice said Thursday. ... more 
Ukraine 'satisfied' with Saudi-led conflict talksKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 7, 2023 Ukraine on Monday said it was "satisfied" with a summit held in Saudi Arabia over the weekend on a peace settlement to end fighting, to which Moscow was not invited. ... more  
UTokyo unfolds the 'Future Window' dreamSydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 05, 2023 In a remarkable collaboration between design and science, researchers at The University of Tokyo's Institute of Industrial Science (IIS) are bringing a vision of the future to life. DLX Design Lab, ... more 
DLR harnesses 3D Printing for efficient production of spaceflight componentsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Aug 06, 2023 The German Aerospace Center (DLR) is looking into ways to make space propulsion systems more cost-effective and reusable. The emphasis of their investigation lies in the 3D Printing for Low-Cost Spa ... more |
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Third BTS member to enlist in South Korean military serviceSeoul (AFP) Aug 7, 2023 A third member of K-pop megastars BTS has begun the process of enlisting in South Korea's mandatory military service, the band's agency said Monday. ... more |
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China, Russia foreign ministers hail cooperation in callBeijing (AFP) Aug 7, 2023 The foreign ministers of China and Russia hailed the "practical cooperation" between the two global powers in a phone call on Monday, Beijing said. ... more  
Iraq suspends Telegram over 'national security'Baghdad (AFP) Aug 6, 2023 The Iraqi government on Sunday said it was suspending the popular Telegram messaging application across the country on "national security" grounds, drawing criticism on channels close to pro-Iran factions. ... more 
China drafts rules for using facial recognition dataBeijing (AFP) Aug 8, 2023 Firms using facial recognition in China will be required to obtain consent or legal permission before collecting personal information, draft regulations released Tuesday said, while stipulating the rules would not apply to some bodies. ... more 
Taiwan father-son duo and two soldiers charged over China spyingTaipei (AFP) Aug 8, 2023 A Taiwanese businessman and his son have been indicted for recruiting two soldiers who allegedly helped them collect confidential information for China about the island's largest military exercise, prosecutors said. ... more |
Russia says peace possible if Ukraine stops fightingMoscow (AFP) Aug 7, 2023 Russia said Monday a peace settlement with Ukraine was only possible if Kyiv put down its arms, after talks were held in Saudi Arabia over the weekend without Moscow's participation. ... more 
Afghan supreme leader warns fighters against attacks abroad: defence ministerKabul (AFP) Aug 6, 2023 Afghanistan's supreme leader has warned Taliban members against carrying out attacks abroad, the defence minister said, days after Pakistan said Afghans were involved in a spate of suicide attacks there. ... more
Delayed polls for Iraq Kurd parliament set for FebruaryArbil, Iraq (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Iraqi Kurds are to go to the polls on February 25 to elect a new parliament for their autonomous region, authorities announced Thursday, ending months of bickering between rival factions. ... more  
iRocket collaborates with Air Force to develop reusable rocketsNew Hyde Park NY (SPX) Aug 03, 2023 Innovative Rocket Technologies Inc. (iRocket) has signed a cooperative research and development agreement (CRADA) with The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) West to develop engines and stage tech ... more |
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RTX boosts battlefield communication during Northern Edge 2023Los Angeles CA (SPX) Aug 04, 2023 During the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command's Northern Edge 2023 exercise series' second phase at Kadena Air Base, Okinawa, Japan, RTX (NYSE:RTX) showcased its cutting-edge AI-driven communication systems, ... more 
Four Syria soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near DamascusDamascus (AFP) Aug 7, 2023 Four Syrian soldiers were killed and four others wounded in Israeli air strikes near the capital Damascus early Monday, state media said, citing a military source. ... more 
HYDIS2 consortium project for hypersonic defence interceptor proposed for funding by the European CommissionMadrid, Spain (SPX) Aug 03, 2023 In May 2023, the HYDIS2 consortium, composed of 19 partners and more than 20 subcontractors across 14 European countries, submitted a proposal for a concept architecture and technology maturation st ... more 
Colombian president meets ELN guerrillas as ceasefire takes holdBogota (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Colombian President Gustavo Petro on Thursday met leaders of the ELN guerrilla group in Bogota for the first time, as a six-month ceasefire came into force. ... more |
 
Hundreds protest as Lebanon marks 3 years since Beirut blastBeirut (AFP) Aug 4, 2023 Lebanon marked three years since one of history's biggest non-nuclear explosions rocked Beirut with hundreds of protesters marching alongside victims' families Friday to demand long-awaited justice. ... more  
Niger's coup leadership closes airspace as deadline to release president expiresWashington DC (UPI) Aug 7, 2021 Niger's military coup leadership has enforced an indefinite closure of its airspace as a deadline issued by West African nations under threat of force to release and reinstate the country's democratically elected president was to pass. ... more  
War of words over China breaks out on London wallLondon (AFP) Aug 7, 2023 A wall on London's famous Brick Lane became the canvas for supporters and opponents of China's authorities, with graffiti echoing the regime's propaganda immediately covered by anti-Beijing slogans. ... more  
'Dramatic increase' in Myanmar war crimes: UN probeGeneva (AFP) Aug 8, 2023 UN investigators said Tuesday they had gathered strong evidence of surging war crimes in Myanmar, including mass executions and sexual violence, and were building case files to help bring perpetrators to justice. ... more |
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Ukraine says downed 30 cruise missiles, 27 drones overnightKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 6, 2023 Ukraine's air force said Sunday it shot down 30 out of the 40 cruise missiles and all Shahed drones that Russia launched overnight in several waves of attacks. ... more 
Russia enlisted over 230,000 troops in 2023: MedvedevMoscow (AFP) Aug 3, 2023 Russia has enlisted over 230,000 additional personnel into the army since the start of the year, Moscow's Deputy Security Council Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said on Thursday. ... more 
Philippines accuses China Coast Guard of firing water cannon at its boatsManila (AFP) Aug 6, 2023 The Philippines condemned China's Coast Guard on Sunday for firing water cannon at its vessels in the disputed South China Sea, describing the actions as "illegal" and "dangerous". ... more 
N. Korean leader Kim inspects weapons factories: KCNASeoul (AFP) Aug 6, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un visited several major arms factories this week, including facilities producing engines for strategic cruise missiles, and called for increased weapons production, state media reported on Sunday. ... more |
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