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  Washington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023 The United States, Australia, India and Japan have called for stronger security cooperation between nations in an effort to deter a potential weapons deal between North Korea and Russia. The group of allies, commonly referred to as the Quad, met Friday in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly to address growing tensions throughout Asia and the Far East. The sit-down was attended by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong, ... read more |
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Kim Jong Un calls for relationship with Russia to reach 'new high level' after tripWashington DC (UPI) Sep 22, 2023 North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered steps to be taken to raise his country's relationship to a "new high level" with Russia, state media reported Friday, days after returning from a visit that has sparked international concern about a potential arms deal. ... more 
Netanyahu at UN issues 'nuclear' threat to Iran, later retractedUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 22, 2023 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday warned Iran at the United Nations of a "nuclear threat" in what his office quickly walked back as a slip of the tongue. ... more  
Central Europe aid to Ukraine questioned as polls loomPrague (AFP) Sept 22, 2023 Poland and Slovakia were among the first and keenest weapon suppliers to neighbouring Ukraine, but analysts say that enthusiasm has now been tempered as the EU and NATO members prepare for elections. ... more 
China announces 'strategic partnership' with SyriaHangzhou, China (AFP) Sept 22, 2023 Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a "strategic partnership" with Syria on Friday during talks with President Bashar al-Assad, who is seeking financial support to help rebuild his devastated country. ... more |
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 U.S. is 'directly at war' with Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov says  
Ukraine war pushes NATO to bolster drone-tackling expertiseVredepeel, Netherlands (AFP) Sept 23, 2023 A small drone flits over opened earth, and an explosion appears on the video feed. ... more |
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Chinese activist asks Taiwan not to deport himTaipei (AFP) Sept 22, 2023 A Chinese activist pleaded for authorities not to deport him after he landed at Taiwan's international airport on Friday, and requested asylum from the United States and Canada. ... more 
China's recent military activities 'abnormal': Taiwan defence ministerTaipei (AFP) Sept 22, 2023 Taiwan's defence minister said China's recent military activities were "abnormal", after a spike in incursions by Chinese warplanes around the island this week. ... more  
Missiles strike Crimean port of Sevastopol for second consecutive dayWashington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023 The Crimean city of Sevastopol, headquarters to Russia's Black Sea Fleet, was hit by rocket attacks for a second consecutive day on Saturday, its Russian-installed governor said. ... more 
Filipino fisherman chased by China coast guard in disputed watersSouth China Sea, Philippines (AFP) Sept 24, 2023 Filipino fisherman Arnel Satam guns the motor of his tiny wooden boat as he makes a dash for the shallow waters of Scarborough Shoal in the disputed South China Sea, with Chinese coast guard speedboats in hot pursuit. ... more |
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  'We got a pilot in our house' homeowner tells dispatcher after F-35 ejection  
Ukrainian parents invited to 'collect their children' from RussiaWashington DC (UPI) Sep 23, 2023 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov invited Ukrainian parents to "collect their children" taken from Ukraine amid the ongoing war. ... more |
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Seeking Innovative Concepts for Space SuperiorityWashington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2023 DARPA is seeking innovative concepts from small businesses and nontraditional defense contractors in the technical domain of space superiority as the second topic issued under the agency's Bringing ... more 
Slipping smoothly through the seaWashington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2023 As ships, boats, and uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUVs) move through the water, they experience resistance, or drag, caused by waves and friction from water contact with the hull. Drag increases as ... more  
Sidus Space secures position on upcoming Bandwagon MissionCape Canaveral FL (SPX) Sep 19, 2023 Sidus Space (NASDAQ: SIDU) a multi-faceted Space and Data-as-a-Service company confirms its plan to reallocate two LizzieSats to launch on an upcoming Bandwagon mission with SpaceX. The updated Lizz ... more  
Satellogic and SkyWatch increase access to timely earth observation dataParis, France (SPX) Sep 15, 2023 Satellogic Inc. (NASDAQ: SATL), has announced at World Satellite Business Week, their partnership to bring the highest resolution commercially available EO data to EarthCache customers. Satell ... more |
 Polish president says PM was misinterpreted on Ukraine arms 
China VP warns at UN of 'strong will' on TaiwanUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 21, 2023 China warned Thursday at the United Nations not to underestimate its "strong will" on Taiwan, while saying Beijing preferred peaceful means to take the self-governing democracy. ... more |
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Intelsat, Aalyria sign deal to advance multi-orbit connectivityMcLean VA (SPX) Sep 12, 2023 Intelsat, operator of one of the world's largest integrated satellite and terrestrial networks and leading provider of inflight connectivity (IFC), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) wit ... more 
Maryland contractor charged with espionage over national defense secretsWashington DC (UPI) Sep 21, 2023 A Maryland man who worked as a government contractor has been charged with espionage, the Justice Department announced Thursday. ... more 
Yoon: Seoul will not 'stand idly by' if Russia and North Korea make weapons dealWashington DC (UPI) Sep 21, 2023 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned during an address to the United Nations General Assembly that Seoul and its allies will not "stand idly by" if Russia gives North Korea technical assistance with its nuclear and missile programs. ... more 
After China, India crisis tests 'naive' Canadian diplomacyMontreal (AFP) Sept 21, 2023 A diplomatic crisis bogging down Ottawa and New Delhi highlights Canada's lack of "seriousness" on national security as foreign countries interfere on the North American nation's soil, according to several experts. ... more |
Despite Tuberville delay, U.S. Senate confirms 2 nominees for Joint Chiefs of StaffWashington DC (UPI) Sep 21, 2023 The U.S. Senate voted Thursday to confirm two of President Joe Biden's appointees for the Joint Chiefs of Staff. ... more 
Top US Army, Marine officers approved amid abortion standoffWashington (AFP) Sept 21, 2023 The US Senate confirmed two generals as the new leaders of the Army and Marine Corps on Thursday, filling senior military posts left open due to a lawmaker's opposition to Pentagon abortion access policies. ... more  
'Cybersecurity incident' hits ICCThe Hague (AFP) Sept 19, 2023 The International Criminal Court said Tuesday it had been affected by what it called "anomalous activity" regarding its IT systems and that it was currently responding to this "cybersecurity incident." ... more
Paraguay leader calls for Taiwan to return to UNUnited Nations, United States (AFP) Sept 20, 2023 The leader of Paraguay, one of a dwindling number of countries that recognize Taiwan, called Tuesday for its readmission to the United Nations in recognition of its democratic credentials. ... more |
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Three South African navy divers die off Cape TownCape Town (AFP) Sept 21, 2023 Three South African navy divers died after being swept away from their submarine in choppy waters near Cape Town on Wednesday, the country's military said. ... more 
Colombia, guerrillas announce October ceasefire, peace talksSuarez, Colombia (AFP) Sept 19, 2023 The Colombian government and a dissident faction of the FARC guerrilla group that disarmed in 2017, said Tuesday they will observe a ceasefire and hold peace talks from October 8. ... more 
Ukraine suspends spokeswoman from US over unapproved commentsKyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 20, 2023 The Ukrainian army said Wednesday it had suspended Sarah Ashton-Cirillo, a spokeswoman for Ukraine's territorial defence forces from the United States, over statements that the hierarchy said were not approved. ... more  
Clashes in Port Sudan for first time since war began: witnessesPort Sudan, Sudan (AFP) Sept 18, 2023 The Sudanese army clashed with tribal militiamen in Port Sudan late Monday, witnesses said, the first fighting in the strategic coastal city in more than five months of war. ... more |
Victims of DR Congo anti-UN rally shootings buriedGoma, Dr Congo (AFP) Sept 18, 2023 Three weeks after the killing of more than 50 civilians during a standoff with troops in Goma, eastern DRC, the victims' families were finally able to bury the dead late Monday. ... more 
Ministry says possibly radioactive metal stolen from FukushimaTokyo (AFP) Sept 21, 2023 Construction workers stole and sold potentially radioactive scrap metal from near the crippled Fukushima nuclear power plant, the Japanese environment ministry said on Thursday. ... more 
BTS' SUGA starts mandatory alternative service, agency saysSeoul (AFP) Sept 22, 2023 A member of K-pop juggernaut BTS started his mandatory alternative service Friday, the group's agency told AFP, after SUGA was declared unfit for the regular military draft due to health reasons. ... more 
Former UK soldier denies prison breakLondon (AFP) Sept 21, 2023 An ex-British army soldier on Thursday pleaded not guilty to escaping from a London prison where he was being held on terror charges. ... more |
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Iridium and McQ develop remote monitoring solution for Canadian Armed Forces in the ArcticMcLean, VA (SPX) Sep 20, 2023 Iridium Communications Inc. (NASDAQ: IRDM) is proud to announce its partner McQ Inc., in collaboration with designer and manufacturer Barnacle Systems, has introduced a remote monitoring solution fo ... more  
POWER Program selects teams to design power beaming relaysWashington DC (SPX) Sep 19, 2023 DARPA is entering the first phase of the Persistent Optical Wireless Energy Relay (POWER) program, aimed at revolutionizing energy distribution through airborne wireless power transfer. Three teams ... more 
Beijing, Moscow must deepen cooperation: China foreign ministerBeijing (AFP) Sept 21, 2023 Beijing's top diplomat told President Vladimir Putin that China and Russia must work to strengthen cooperation in the face of a "complex international situation", Chinese state media reported Thursday. ... more  
Technology to boost high-speed satellite connectivityParis (ESA) Sep 18, 2023 British electronics specialist Filtronic is developing advanced technology that will enable next-generation satellite constellations to deliver high-speed broadband internet coverage. Backed b ... more |
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