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  Washington DC (UPI) Aug 30, 2023 At least six regions of Russia came under attack overnight Wednesday in the largest drone offensive against the country since the start of the war in early 2022, and Ukraine came under "massive" aerial bombardment from Russian missiles and UAVs. Moscow, Oryol, Ryazan, Bryansk, Kaluga and Pskov were targeted by UAVs, and while authorities claimed to have intercepted most of the drones and that there were no injuries, there were airport closures and flight disruptions. Four Moscow airports ... read more |
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North Korea launches missiles as U.S.-S. Korea conclude annual exerciseWashington DC (UPI) Aug 30, 2023 North Korea launched two ballistic missiles late Wednesday as part of what Pyongyang called a tactical nuclear strike drill it held in response to exercises conducted by South Korea and the United States involving at least one strategic bomber. ... more 
Russia arms talks with N. Korea 'actively advancing': White HouseWashington (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 Russia is in secret, active talks with North Korea to acquire a range of munitions and supplies for Moscow's fight in Ukraine, the White House said Wednesday. ... more  
In Sudan's east, murky arms trade thrives as war ragesAl-Batana, Sudan (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 More than four months into Sudan's devastating war, arms dealers are struggling to keep up with demand for a trade that is booming, at a deadly cost. ... more  
North Korea fires two short-range ballistic missilesSeoul (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 North Korea said it fired two short-range ballistic missiles as part of a "tactical nuclear strike drill" prompted by US-South Korean military exercises, state media reported Thursday. ... more |
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  Japan requests record $53 bn defence budget  
US's Raimondo says raised alleged hacking of her email with Chinese officialsShanghai (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said on Wednesday that she had raised the alleged hacking of her email by China-based actors with Beijing officials, as she wrapped up a visit to the world's second-largest economy. ... more |
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'Talk about something else': Chinese AI chatbot toes party lineBeijing (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 Chinese tech giant Baidu rolled out its ChatGPT-like ERNIE Bot to the public on Thursday. ... more  
US approves first arms to Taiwan under foreign aid programWashington (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 President Joe Biden's administration has for the first time approved direct US military aid to Taiwan under an assistance program aimed at foreign governments, officials said Wednesday, as worries grow over China. ... more  
Malaysia rejects new Chinese map over South China Sea claimsKuala Lumpur (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 Kuala Lumpur rejected Wednesday a new Chinese map that claims waters off Malaysia's coast in the South China Sea, in the latest war of words between the Asian allies over Beijing's assertiveness in the waterway. ... more 
Indonesian, US troops begin 'Super Garuda Shield' joint drillsBanyuwangi, Indonesia (AFP) Aug 31, 2023 Thousands of Indonesian and American troops began two weeks of joint exercises Thursday, joining allies from five countries in drills aimed at ensuring stability in the Asia-Pacific region. ... more |
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  IMF warns climate shocks may increase conflict deaths  
Amnesty urges 4 Arab states to tell truth about the disappearedBeirut (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 Amnesty International called Wednesday on Lebanon, Syria, Iraq and Yemen to reveal the fate of people missing in decades of war and unrest, to mark International Day for the Disappeared. ... more |
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Colombia ex-army chief charged over civilian combat deathsBogota (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 Colombia's special peace court on Wednesday charged a former army chief with crimes against humanity for his alleged role in the killing of 130 civilians, which were passed off as combat deaths during the country's civil conflict. ... more  
India issues 'strong protest' to China over mapNew Delhi (AFP) Aug 29, 2023 India issued a "strong protest" to China on Tuesday after a Beijing map claimed land that New Delhi says is theirs, including territory close to where the neighbours battled in 2020. ... more 
Ukraine says advancing on southern front near RobotyneKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 29, 2023 Ukraine said Tuesday that its forces had pushed deeper into Russian defensive lines near the village of Robotyne, a day after claiming control over the village on the southern front. ... more 
West has failed to isolate Iran, says presidentTehran (AFP) Aug 29, 2023 Iran's President Ebrahim Raisi said on Tuesday that the West had failed to isolate his country, while also holding out the prospect of resuming talks on reviving a nuclear deal. ... more |
 US sees wake-up call, if not threat, as BRICS bloc expands  
AI revolution in video games has industry players treading warilyCologne, Germany (AFP) Aug 27, 2023 From generating story lines to coding entire games to turning ideas into animation, artificial intelligence is front and centre at Gamescom, one of the video game industry's biggest fairs. ... more |
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Army officers say toppled Gabon govt; China calls for Bongo safety to be guaranteedLibreville (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 Military officers announced on Wednesday overturning the government in Gabon, in an apparent coup targeting President Ali Bongo Ondimba who has been in power for 14 years and whose re-election was just announced. ... more 
NASA to demonstrate laser communications from Space StationGreenbelt MD (SPX) Aug 29, 2023 NASA uses the International Space Station - a football field-sized spacecraft orbiting Earth - to learn more about living and working in space. For over 20 years, the space station has provided a un ... more 
Drone attack on Russian airport near Estonia border: officialMoscow (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 A Russian airport near the border with Estonia came under drone attack, the local governor said on Wednesday, with reports that planes were damaged. ... more 
Biden admin. announces another security package for UkraineWashington DC (UPI) Aug 30, 2023 The Biden administration has announced another package of weapons, missiles and munitions for Ukraine, as Kyiv makes advances in its counteroffensive against Russia. ... more |
 
Planning algorithm enables high-performance flightBoston MA (SPX) Aug 24, 2023 A tailsitter is a fixed-wing aircraft that takes off and lands vertically (it sits on its tail on the landing pad), and then tilts horizontally for forward flight. Faster and more efficient than qua ... more 
Ukraine evacuates families from Zaporizhzhia zone being shelled by RussiansWashington DC (UPI) Aug 29, 2023 Ukrainian authorities on Tuesday initiated a mandatory evacuation of 121 people living in settlements that have been exposed to Russian shelling. ... more  
Spire participates in Prize to advance measurements of Earth's Magnetic FieldVienna VA (SPX) Aug 24, 2023 Spire Global, Inc. (NYSE: SPIR) was invited by the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and has agreed to participate in Phase 4 of MagQuest, a prize challenge to advance how Earth's magnet ... more  
The race to link our brains to computers is hotting upSan Francisco (AFP) Aug 20, 2023 Brain implants have long been trapped in the realm of science fiction, but a steady trickle of medical trials suggests the tiny devices could play a big part in humanity's future. ... more |
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Taiwan president to visit sole African ally EswatiniTaipei (AFP) Aug 25, 2023 Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen will visit Eswatini, the island's only diplomatic ally in Africa, next month to firm up ties, her office said Friday. ... more 
Eight US Marines in hospital after deadly Australia crashDarwin, Australia (AFP) Aug 28, 2023 Eight US Marines were in hospital on Monday - one of them in intensive care - following a military aircraft crash in northern Australia that killed three of their comrades, authorities said. ... more 
Japan wastewater release sparks wave of misinformation in ChinaBeijing (AFP) Aug 28, 2023 Japan's release of wastewater has sparked a wave of misinformation in China about nuclear contamination in the Pacific Ocean, with viral posts promoting wild theories that lack scientific backing. ... more 
Sudan army chief makes defiant speech, demanding end of 'rebellion'Port Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Aug 28, 2023 Sudan's army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan told troops in Port Sudan on Monday time has come to "end the rebellion" by paramilitaries, promising victory four months into a brutal war. ... more |
Two killed by falling debris after missile strike on Kyiv: authoritiesKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 Two people were killed by falling debris after a missile strike on Kyiv, the local military administration said on Wednesday. ... more  
Kremlin vows to pursue Moon race after Luna-25 crashMoscow (AFP) Aug 29, 2023 The Kremlin said Tuesday that Russia would not give up its ambitions to land a craft on the Moon after its first lunar mission in nearly 50 years failed this month. ... more 
UNIDIR and SWF Introduce the Space Security Lexicon: Bridging the Gap in Space TerminologySydney, Australia (SPX) Aug 29, 2023 The intricacies of space security terminology can sometimes create barriers in international discussions. With the rapid evolution of space technology and policies, the need for a universal understa ... more 
Proba-3: seeing in the darkParis (ESA) Aug 25, 2023 One of the precision formation flying Proba-3 satellites as seen from the other during ground testing. The pair will fly in orbit relative to one another down to millimetre scale precision, but in o ... more |
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North Korea's navy must be prepared for an invasion, Kim Jong Un warnsWashington DC (UPI) Aug 29, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un on Tuesday called on his military to prepare for a "more frantic" invasion by U.S.-allied nations. ... more 
UK needs more coherent China strategy: MPs' reportLondon (AFP) Aug 29, 2023 The UK government needs a more coherent and unified approach to China if its so-called tilt towards the Asia-Pacific region is to succeed, a critical report by MPs said Wednesday. ... more 
China and Japan's long history of strained tiesHong Kong (AFP) Aug 30, 2023 A row between China and Japan over Tokyo's decision to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear plant has added to decades of animosity between the two nations. ... more 
Meta fights sprawling Chinese 'Spamouflage' operationSan Francisco (AFP) Aug 29, 2023 Meta on Tuesday said it purged thousands of Facebook accounts that were part of a widespread online Chinese spam operation trying to covertly boost China and criticize the West. ... more |
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